Saturable Inductor
Purpose
Saturable inductor.
Library
Nonlinear
Description
This component provides a saturable inductor between its two electrical
terminals. The inductor has a symmetrical piece-wise linear saturation characteristic
defined by positive current/flux pairs.
Parameters and Dialog Box
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Current values
- A vector of positive current values
in amperes (A) defining the
piece-wise linear saturation characteristic. The current values must be positive
and strictly monotonic increasing. At least one value is required.
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Flux values
- A vector of positive flux values
in Vs defining the piece-wise
linear saturation characteristic. The flux values must be positive and strictly
monotonic increasing. The number of flux values must match the number of
current values.
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Initial current
- The initial current through the inductor at simulation start, in
amperes (A). This parameter may either be a scalar or a vector corresponding to
the implicit width of the component. The direction of a positive initial current
is indicated by a small arrow at one of the terminals. The initial current default
is 0.
Probe Signals
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Inductor current
- The current flowing through the inductor, in amperes (A). The
direction of a positive current is indicated with a small arrow at one of the
terminals.
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Inductor voltage
- The voltage measured across the inductor, in volts (V).
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Saturation level
- The saturation level indicates which sector of the piece-wise
linear characteristic is currently applied. During linear operation, i.e. operation
in the first sector, the saturation level is 0. The saturation level is negative for
negative flux and current values.