DVM - Design Verification Module

Load() Function

The Load() function changes the DC current value of a load, without changing the subcircuit definition used by the load symbol. This function can only be placed in the Load column. Although the Load entry and Load() Function appear to be the same, there is a distinct difference:

Load is a testplan column entry
The Load() Function is a valid entry into the Load column

The Load() function only changes the DC_CURRENT parameter on the load. If the load reference designator is a managed load, the LOAD_RESISTANCE parameter is also changed based on the nominal voltage and the supplied CURRENT parameter values:

\[ \text{LOAD_RESISTANCE} = \frac{\text{NOMINAL_VOLTAGE}}{\text{CURRENT}} \]

Testplan Entry

To set a current value of a load, use the following syntax:

Load(REF, CURRENT)

Argument	Range	Description
REF	n/a	The actual reference designator of the DVM load or the more generic syntax of OUTPUT:n where n is an integer indicating a position in the list of managed DVM loads.
CURRENT	n/a	The DC current value