New In Simplorer v8.1

ANSYS Icepak® and ANSYS Mechanical® coupling
Simplorer now has access to state of the art mechanical and thermal tools such as ANSYS Icepak for thermal and ANSYS Mechanical for detailed mechanical modeling. This new capability allows Simplorer to continue as the leader in mixed domain simulation with the ability to simulate, model, analyze, and optimize complete systems and all their interactions. The example shows how ANSYS Icepak, ANSYS Mechanical and Maxwell are coupled to Simplorer for detailed modeling of a complete inverter motor drive system. ANSYS Icepak is used to model the 3D thermal impedance distribution of an IGBT multi-pack. ANSYS Mechanical is used model the shaft of the motor. Maxwell is used to derive the motor model. All of these detailed components (thermal IGBT packaging, Mechanical shaft, electro-magnetic / electro-mechanical motor model) are combined with the electrical system in Simplorer to simulate, evaluate, and optimize the entire system.

State Space Modeling Capability
Simplorer v8.1 includes new capability to create state space models based on external matrix models. This allows the user to create system level component models of multi-domain components that can be imported into Simplorer.

Simplorer stand alone or Maxwell Transient co-simulation Saved States
In Simplorer v8.1 users can save states in a standalone simulation or across the co-simulation interface with Maxwell. This will enable the user to end a simulation and then continue it from the ending state. An example would be where a user would like to simulate a system to a certain operating point, then use that point to continue the simulation under several varying conditions.

Set Assignments
Simplorer v8.1 includes the capability to pause the simulation and modify model parameters or variables, then continue the simulation.

Dynamic Updates for Plots
Users can dynamically update the "on schematic" plots during simulation to evaluate results of large system simulations during startup or at key operation points.

Enhanced "Output Dialog" window
Enhanced "Output Dialog" window

• Menu : "Simplorer Circuit -> Output Dialog"
• Hotkey : Ctrl + Shift + O
• Users can select multiple outputs for plotting
• Also applies to derivatives and sub-circuit components
• Easy expand/collapse buttons for respective operations
• Easy selection options to add/remove all outputs
• New Output Dialog can also be used when defining signals for REPORTs

Evaluated Value display on schematic
This enhancement allows the user to display simulation results of transient analyses in numerical displays on the schematic.

Sub-Circuit Buses
Simplorer can create an hierarchical circuit block. If that block contains bus structures, the associate symbol for the block will automatically be updated and include ports for the underlying Bus inputs

Library Management Enhancements
In Simplorer v8.1, Several Right Mouse Button enhancements were made to access library management related capabilities. Recompiling specific Libraries, or multiple Libraries can be done thru a single user interface.