TINA (program)
| Original author(s) | DesignSoft |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | DesignSoft |
| Initial release | January 1990 |
| Stable release | v10.1.30
/ January 2015 |
| Operating system | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows
macOS and Linux: runs through Wine Online versions: run in browsers under: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, on PC, Mac, Tablet, and Smartphones |
| Available in | 23 languages (English, German, French, Spanish and 19 other languages) |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.tina.com |
Toolkit for Interactive Network Analysis, more known by its acronym TINA,[1] is a SPICE based electronics design and training software including analog, digital & mixed circuit simulation and PCB design[2] available both installable and cloud-based versions.
History
TINA was created and developed by DesignSoft. The first Windows version was released in 1993 as TINA 4.0 for analog, digital and mixed circuits.[3] TINA 9.0 also includes microcontroller (MCU) simulation, RF network analysis, optimization and PCB design.[2] TINA is currently at version 10 released in as of 2013. Since 2004, TINA-TI is a free limited version of TINA for the support of TI integrated circuits and applications licensed by Texas Instruments.[4]
Versions
TINA is available for industry[5] and educational use.[2][6] TINA allows simulation, design, and real-time testing of HDL (VHDL, Verilog, Verilog-A, Verilog-AMS), MCU[2] and mixed electronic circuits including SMPS,[5][7] RF,[8] communication and optoelectronic circuits as well. With the integrated and third party flowchart tools[9] generation and debugging of MCU code is also possible both in digital and mixed circuit environment.
TINA is available on many platforms with multiple versions of the software including TINA-TI, a complimentary limited version of TINA for the support of TI integrated circuits and applications licensed by Texas Instruments since 2004.[10] TINACloud is the cloud based, multi-language, online version of TINA.[11] It is running in main browsers without installation through the Internet. TINACloud runs on most operating systems and computers. TINA Design Suite includes an integrated layout module for designing multilayer PCB's with split power plane layers, auto-placement & auto-routing, rip-up and reroute, manual and "follow-me" trace placement, DRC, forward and back annotation, pin and gate swapping, keep-in and keep-out areas, copper pour, thermal relief, fan-out, 3D view of the PCB design, Gerber file and CNC (G-code) output.[2]
Awards
- 2006: TINA 7 Design Suite: Worlddidac Award, Worlddidac Association[12]
- 2014: TINACloud: Worlddidac Award, Worlddidac Association[13]
References
- ^ Walczowski, Les T. and Dimond, Keith R. and Waller, Winston A.J. "A digital engineering curriculum for the new millennium" International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education 37 (1), 2000, pp. 108-117. ISSN 0020-7209.
- ^ a b c d e Dogan Ibrahim."Teaching microcontroller programming using “TINA” simulation" AWER Procedia Information Technology Computer Science 1, 2012 pp. 42-47.
- ^ Clive Ousbey."Design Lab bytes" Electronics World, Sept. 1996 pp.663-665.
- ^ Don Tuite."Free Downloadable Spice Tools Capture And Simulate Analog Circuits" Electronic Design Oct 23, 2012
- ^ a b John Rice."Accelerating Power-Supply Compliance to Specification" Texas Instruments, Power Supply Design Seminar, SEM2000, Topic 6, 2013
- ^ Thomas R. Salvatierra."Design and Evaluation of an audio-frequency transresistance amplifier for magnetic tape playback" Wright State University, 2011, pp.69-73.
- ^ John Rice."Protect an LED driver against output short to ground" LEDs Magazine, February, 2015, pp.69-71.
- ^ Jack Browne."Simulation Tools Build On Electromagnetic Analysis" MicroWaves&RF, Jun 16, 2006
- ^ "E-blocks: Accelerated Design: E-blocks+Flowcode+TINA" Elector Magazin, September, 2008, p.68.
- ^ Paul Rako."Spice simulation, Tina-TI, LTSpice, PSpice, and more" EDN Network, May 06, 2011
- ^ Hegyesi, F."Education of electronics in University by TINACloud" Intelligent Systems and Informatics (SISY), 2013 IEEE 11th International Symposium, 26-28 Sept. 2013, pp.385-389.
- ^ Worlddidac Award 2006
- ^ Worlddidac Award 2014