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In this paper, a spreadsheet simulation of an analog computer is presented. Each available module on the analog computer is simulated using the mathematical functions of the Excel spreadsheet. These modules are connected via a connecting method representing the interrelationship that exists among the various blocks of a system. This tool provides a simple way to compose the overall block diagram of a given system by connecting its blocks according to the signal flow. As a result, the performance of each component of the system can be observed and tested using the spreadsheet chart facilities. Examples are given for illustration, and comparison with other simulation tools is presented.

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Analog computer spread sheets block diagrams

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Analog Computer Simulation Using Spreadsheets

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