In circuit simulation software like Multisim, dependent sources are components whose value depends on the value of another component in the circuit. This makes them useful for creating complex circuits that would be difficult or impossible to simulate with only independent sources.
There are two main types of dependent sources: voltage-controlled voltage sources (VCVSs) and voltage-controlled current sources (VCCSs). VCVSs have a voltage output that is proportional to the voltage at their control input, while VCCSs have a current output that is proportional to the voltage at their control input. Both types of sources can be used to create a wide variety of circuits, such as amplifiers, oscillators, and filters.
