: Trusted electronics communities like SnapMagic (formerly SnapEDA) provide free downloads for the MC1496 in Proteus-compatible formats (.LIB and .IDX).
For a one-time student project, manually installing or creating an MC1496 model may be tedious but rewarding. The or a discrete Gilbert cell is often faster. Mc1496 Proteus Library Download
Several third-party sources offer Proteus libraries for legacy ICs. Caution is advised: always scan downloaded files for malware. Here are the most reliable sources as of 2026: Mc1496 Proteus Library Download