SIMPLORER User Manual V6.0 - FER-a

Current Source
SIMPLORER 6.0 — Manual 89
To define characteristic data you can do one of the following:
• «Use Pin»; the XY component, connected to the pin, provides the characteristic.
Within the Characteristic dialog:
• «Reference»; the name in the text box specifies an XY element placed on the sheet.
• «Lookup Table»
a. «File Reference»; the name in the text box specifies a variable which refers to a subsheet
port specifying a characteristic file.
b. «Lookup Table»; data pairs, defined in the table, are used for characteristic.
• � «File Name»; if you use an file, data pairs are displayed in the lookup table and used
for characteristic. You can modify the data when necessary.
The SIMPLORER voltage sources have the opposite orientation compared to SPICE-like voltage
sources. See also “Load Reference Arrow System of Circuit Components” on page 71.
In SIMPLORER only voltage sources or ammeters are allowed as controlling components for
current controlled elements. These must be inserted properly in the controlling branch.
Component Parameters
Description [Unit] Parameter Name Data Type
Control Quantity [V/A] QUANT real
Characteristic [/] CH real
Component Outputs
Description [Unit] Parameter Name Data Type
Voltage [V] V real
Current [A] I real
Derivative of Voltage [V/s] dV real
Derivative of Current [A/s] dI real
Component Nodes
Description Node Name Nature
Pin 1 (with red point) N1 electrical
Pin 2 N2 electrical
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The component represents an independent current source. Within the dialog you can choose
a constant, or the time-controlled sine, pulse, triangular, trapezoidal, saw-tooth rising, or sawtooth
falling type.
Dialog Settings
� «Value [A]»
The Linear Current Source is selected. Common parameter type. Enter a numerical value, a
variable, or an expression in the text box or use the pin to connect a quantity.