Choose and Parameterize Blocks

Choose blocks and parameterize them using data, simulation results, SPICE netlists, or FEM models

Choose Simscape™ Electrical™ blocks to meet your design goals and parameterize them using:

Manufacturer data sheets
Empirical data
Simulation results
Pre-parameterized components
SPICE netlists
Finite element method (FEM) models

Functions

`subcircuit2ssc`	Convert SPICE subcircuit to custom Simscape components
`ee_importDeviceParameters`	Parameterize ideal semiconductor block from Hitachi or Infineon XML file (Since R2021b)

Topics

Choose Blocks

Choose Blocks to Model Electrical Systems
Use the Simscape Electrical block libraries to model and analyze electronics, mechatronics, and electrical power systems.
Choose Blocks to Model Semiconductor Devices
Determine the level of fidelity that you need, select the right block to model your semiconductor device at that level of fidelity, and parameterize the block.
Choose Blocks to Model Motors or Actuators
Determine the level of fidelity that you need and select a block that can model your type of motor or actuator at that level of fidelity.

Parameterize Blocks

List of Pre-Parameterized Components
Discover the pre-parameterized components available in Simscape Electrical.
Parameterizing Blocks from Datasheets
Overview of techniques used to specify block parameters to match the data from manufacturer datasheets.
Parameterize a Piecewise Linear Diode Model from a Datasheet
Specify block parameters for a Piecewise Linear Diode to match the data from manufacturer datasheets.
Parameterize an Op-Amp from a Datasheet
Specify block parameters for an operational amplifier to match the data from manufacturer datasheets.
Parameterize an Exponential Diode from a Datasheet
Specify block parameters for an Exponential Diode to match the data from manufacturer datasheets.
Additional Parameterization Workflows
Additional ways to parameterize and validate your model such as using test harness, parameter tuning, or building an equivalent model.
Parameterize an Exponential Diode from SPICE Netlist
Specify block parameters for an Exponential Diode to match the SPICE netlist data.
Machine Parameterization
Specify machine parameters using standard or fundamental parameterization methods.
Converting a SPICE Netlist to Simscape Blocks
Convert subcircuits defined in a SPICE netlist to equivalent Simscape blocks.

Featured Examples

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Parameterize a Magnetic Core Block Using B-H Curve Data

Parameterize a magnetic core block using B-H curve data. This block represents a magnetic core with magnetic hysteresis implementing a Jiles-Atherton model.

Since R2024b
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Import Axial Flux Motor (AFM) from MotorXP

Import an axial flux machine (AFM) from MotorXP into a Simscape™ model.

Since R2024b
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Import EESM Flux and Loss Data from ANSYS Maxwell

Import the design of an externally excited synchronous motor (EESM) from ANSYS® Maxwell® into a Simscape™ model.

Since R2024b
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Import Infineon XML Datasheets into Simscape Half-Bridge Block

Import device parameters from Infineon® datasheets for IGBTs and diodes into a Half-Bridge (Ideal, Switching) block.

Since R2024b
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Import IGBT Parameters from Hitachi

Import parameters from a Hitachi IGBT module and save them in an IGBT(Ideal, Switching) block. The Hitachi IGBT parameters are stored in an XML file in the hitachi format.

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Import Infineon XML Parts Into Simscape IGBT and Diode Blocks

Automatically apply parameterizations from Infineon datasheets to tabulated IGBT (Ideal, Switching) and Diode blocks in Simscape™ Electrical™.

Since R2024a
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Parameterize a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Estimate the back EMF and torque constants of a blackbox permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) with an unknown flux linkage. You can use either the back EMF or torque constant to describe the flux linkage and parameterize a Simscape™ Electrical™ PMSM block. This parameterization allows you to accurately replicate the blackbox motor's behavior in simulation.

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PMSM Parameterization from Datasheet

Two test harnesses that add confidence that a PMSM is correctly parameterized from a datasheet. It also calculates motor efficiency at rated speed and torque.

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PMSM Parameterization from Measurements

Identify PMSM motor parameters from experimental measurements.

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Identify Supercapacitor Parameter

Identify the parameters of a supercapacitor. Instead of collecting voltage and current waveforms from a real supercapacitor, this example generates voltage and current waveforms by running a simulation of a supercapacitor using known parameter values. Then the example applies a parameter identification methodology [1] to the waveforms.

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Solar Panel Parameterization Validation

Model a solar panel by using data from a manufacturer datasheet. This example uses the datasheet data to generate current-voltage and power-voltage curves for the solar panel. The power-voltage curve helps you identifying the peak power for a given irradiance level and panel cell temperature. This peak power is then useful when designing an inverter.

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Import IPMSM Flux Linkage Data from Motor-CAD

Import a motor design from Motor-CAD into a Simscape™ simulation.

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Battery Parameter Extraction from Data

Optimization of the Battery block's parameters to fit data defined over different temperatures. It uses the MATLAB® optimization function fminsearch. Other products available for performing this type of parameter fitting with Simscape™ Electrical™ models are the Optimization Toolbox™ and Simulink® Design Optimization™. These products provide predefined functions to manipulate and analyze blocks using GUIs or a command line approach.

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Import IPMSM Flux Linkage Data from ANSYS Maxwell

Import a motor design from ANSYS® Maxwell® into a Simscape™ simulation.

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PMSM Iron Losses

A test harness for a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) that validates that the iron losses are as expected. The open-circuit test validates the main flux path losses which are defined to be 500W due to hysteresis and 1500W due to eddy current losses. The short-circuit test validates the cross-tooth flux path losses which are defined to be 200W due to hysteresis and 600W due to eddy current losses.

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Solar Cell Parameter Extraction from Data

Optimization of the Solar Cell block's parameters to fit data defined over a range of different temperatures. It uses the MATLAB® optimization function fminsearch. Other products available for performing this type of parameter fitting with Simscape™ Electrical™ models are the Optimization Toolbox™ and Simulink® Design Optimization™. These products provide predefined functions to manipulate and analyze blocks using GUIs or a command line approach.

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Solenoid Parameterized with FEM Data

A limited travel solenoid with return spring. When unpowered, the spring holds the plunger at a distance of 0.1mm from the fully energized position. At 0.1 seconds, the solenoid is powered on and the displacement goes to zero. At 0.06s a force higher than the holding force is applied, and the plunger moves to its maximum travel of 0.2mm. The solenoid force and back emf characteristics are defined by the FEM-Parameterized Linear Actuator block. This block takes data in the format typically provided by a finite element magnetic field modeling tool. There are two parameterization options, one which works directly with flux data, and one which uses partial derivatives of flux with respect to current and displacement. The latter option is usually the better choice, it giving more accurate results for a given density of current and position data points. However, it requires more data pre-processing.

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Stepper Motor Pull-in Characteristics

Parameterize and tune a stepper motor using manufacturer datasheet information and a test harness. The model is parameterized using numerical data extracted from a datasheet. The simulation generates pull-in torque characteristics that you can compare to a manufacturer-provided pull-in curve. To tune the stepper motor model, the example uses a test harness that varies the drive type and load parameters.

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Pre-Parameterized Stepper Motor Block Validation

Demonstrates and validates a set of predefined parameterizations that are supplied with the Simscape™ Electrical™ Stepper Motor block. These predefined parameterizations are determined from manufacturer datasheets.

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Switched Reluctance Motor Parameterized with FEM Data

Build a model of a Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM). A custom Simscape™ composite component is used to construct the three stator pole pairs using the Simscape Electrical™ FEM-Parameterized Rotary Actuator as a base component. The states of the input pins (reverse, on/off) control the torque applied to the motor shaft.

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Torque Motor Parameterization

How manufacturer data for torque as a function of current and angle can be used to model a torque motor. The datasheet shows linear characteristics for rotor angles between 20 and 70 degrees and for currents where saturation does not occur. Data in this range is used to parameterize the simplified model of the torque motor. Using MATLAB® to process the data points extracted from the datasheet, we can convert manufacturer data into motor parameters that are often obtained from finite element software.

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SPICE Conversion of a CMOS Voltage Comparator

A typical implementation of a CMOS voltage comparator and how you can convert a SPICE subcircuit to a Simscape™ component using the subcircuit2ssc function. You can use CMOS voltage comparators in analog to digital converter (ADC) or relaxation oscillator circuits.

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Troubleshoot a SPICE Conversion of an IGBT Subcircuit

Troubleshoot the conversion of a SPICE insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) subcircuit and convert it into an equivalent Simscape™ component. The subcircuit2ssc function converts all the subcircuit components inside a SPICE netlist file into one or more equivalent Simscape files. However, in some cases, you must manually edit the original SPICE netlist.

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Import a Dual Three-Phase PMSM from Motor-CAD

Import a six-phase motor design from Motor-CAD into a Simscape™ simulation. This particular motor is configured with dual wye connections. The example sets out the derivation of the implementation and you can modify it to represent other winding configurations.

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Import PMSM Flux Linkage Data from JMAG-RT

Import a motor design from JMAG®-RT into a Simscape™ simulation.

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Fuel Cell I-V Characteristic

This model represents a harness for calibration of fuel cell (FC) parameters. This example extracts I-V and power characteristic curves from a datasheet. The datasheet also contains specific properties such as the minimum and maximum hydrogen and the air flows.

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Import Induction Machine (Squirrel Cage) Flux Linkage Data from Motor-CAD

Import an induction motor design from Motor-CAD™ into a Simscape™ model.

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Import Synchronous Machine Flux Linkage Data from Motor-CAD

Import a synchronous machine design from Motor-CAD into a Simscape™ simulation. A separate field winding generates a rotor magnetic field in the synchronous machine.

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Parameterize Gate Driver from SPICE Netlist

Parameterize the Simscape Electrical Gate Driver block from a manufacturer netlist using LTspice.

Since R2023b
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