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

Sets the load resistance of the load.

Testplan Entry

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.

 

 

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