Logisim

Logisimfor Windows

Rating
4.6
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App info

LAST UPDATED:
2022-11-04
DEVELOPER:
Carl Burch
LICENSE:
Free
VERSION:
2.7.1
FILE SIZE:
6.64 MB
DOWNLOADS:
138
OPERATING SYSTEM:
Windows
FILENAME:
logisim-win-2.7.1.exe
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Thomas Lucero
Thomas Lucero
Appsitory Reviewer

An educational tool for designing and simulating digital logic circuits

Logisim is a simulation tool that allows users to build and simulate digital circuits. The application affects the behavior of digital circuits by modeling them as a set of boolean gates, which are modeled as nodes with an input and output wire.

Logisim allows users to add these nodes to a circuit diagram, which they can then use to create a netlist that represents the circuit they want to simulate. Once their netlist is made, they can use Logisim's built-in simulator to view their circuit's behavior. The app is cross-platform and can run, in particular, on Windows machines, supporting Java 5 and higher.

What is the app's application?

Students usually use Logisim for educational purposes: it allows them to build and test circuits without needing physical hardware. It can be used in various ways but is most commonly used as part of an introductory circuits course. The software is also helpful for teachers to check student progress and evaluate how well they understand concepts by testing their circuits in class.

What are the main Logisim components?

  • A circuit editor that allows you to create circuits from scratch or pre-existing parts.

  • A simulator that runs the courses you build and will enable you to change their parameters. You can also view the waveforms of signals in the circuit.

  • A library of components, including transistors, resistors, capacitors, and diodes.

What are the Logisim main models?

The Logisim modules are the building blocks of circuits. You can use them to make your own circuits or add them to existing circuits to make them more extensive and complex. The modules are organized into several categories:

  • Inputs: These contain input wires that connect to the outside world. They also have output wires that connect to other modules.

  • Switches: These are simple on/off switches that can be used for things like turning on/off or activating a push button.

  • Gates: These perform logical operations such as AND, OR, and NOT gates. For example, if you wanted to make a circuit that only turns on when two inputs are pressed at once, you would use an AND gate module in your design.

  • Registers: These store information for later use, such as in a computer. You can also use them to add or subtract numbers in your circuit.

  • Memory: This stores information for last use like registers do, but it can also be used as a register if desired. You can read from it or write to it depending on what you want your circuit to do with the information stored there.

Conclusions

Logisim is an excellent tool for designing circuits and learning how they work. It's not just for beginners, either. Even experienced electrical engineers use it to create their own circuits from scratch. If you are interested in electronics, then Logisim is worth checking out.


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Pros
  • Free and open-source
  • Perfect for education purposes
Cons
  • Needs Java 5 or later
  • Electronics basic knowledge needed
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