Download the SPICE model from onsemi.com, try the "Compile Model" feature in Proteus 8.12 or later, and join the Labcenter forum to request a pre-built MC1496 part number.
Aside from the , pull the following components from the Proteus library: Proteus Mc1496 Lib
A quick look at the MC1496 datasheet reveals why it's so well-regarded: Download the SPICE model from onsemi
Right-click the MC1496, select Edit Properties , and check if the "Simulate Component" box is ticked. Ensure a valid .MOD or .SML file came with your library package. Timestep Too Small / Convergence Error Timestep Too Small / Convergence Error The 14-pin
The 14-pin DIP representation for circuit design.
The Proteus MC1496 Lib is like a map with half the roads missing. It will get you there if you already know the route. For learning modulation theory, it’s acceptable. For design verification, buy the chip or use a better simulator.
Figure 1: A typical amplitude modulator circuit based on the MC1496, showing pin connections, power supplies, and crucial trim potentiometers for carrier null adjustment. (Source: MATLAB Electronic Toolbox, CC BY-SA 4.0)