DVM - Design Verification Module

DC Current Load

The DC Current Load subcircuit models a constant current load. Unlike the Resistive Load, the DC Current Load uses a pure current source.

Model Name	DC Current Load
Simulator		This device is compatible with both the SIMetrix and SIMPLIS simulators.
Parts Selector Menu Location	DVM ▶ Loads ▶ DVM Output Load - 2 Terminal DVM ▶ Loads ▶ DVM Output Load - 3 Terminal DVM ▶ Loads ▶ DVM Output Load - 4 Terminal
Symbol Library	None - the symbol is automatically generated when placed or edited.
Model File	SIMPLIS_DVM_ADVANCED.lb
Subcircuit Name	SIMPLIS_DVM_ADVANCED_LOAD_2T_DC SIMPLIS_DVM_ADVANCED_LOAD_3T_DC SIMPLIS_DVM_ADVANCED_LOAD_4T_DC
Symbols
Schematic - 2 Terminal
Schematic - 3 Terminal
Schematic - 4 Terminal

Parameters

The following table explains the relevant parameters.

Parameter Name	Default	Data Type	Range	Units	Parameter Description
LOAD_NAME	LOAD	String	n/a	n/a	Name of the DVM load. This name cannot contain spaces.
DC_CURRENT	500m	Real	Min: 0	Ω	Sets the load resistance of the load.

To set any managed DVM load to a DC Load subcircuit, place a Dc() testplan entry in the Load column.

The Dc() testplan entry has the following syntax with the arguments explained in the table below.

Dc(REF, DC_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.
DC_CURRENT	min: 0	The DC Current for the load.