Use this when editing a Part to define the Part as an AC Source.
Use this on a AC Source component in a schematic design to define the magnitude and phase of a source device used when performing an AC Sweep Analysis, or Noise Analysis.
These parts have their Spice Type Built-in Function set to Source - AC Voltage or Source - AC Current.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: F7
Default Menu: Simulation
Command: Edit Spice Value/Model
How To Add An AC Source Component
Once you have a circuit that you wish to simulate, add a AC source device to provide a stimulus for the circuit. There are various ways to add an AC Source device to a Schematic Design:
- From the Simulation menu, Sources, select the AC Source or AC Current Source Part, or
- From the Parts Browser, click on the Sources category to display a list of sources.
- Use Insert Component and with PulsonixSim selected as the Library to look in, select the source required.
Whichever method is used, you should be presented with a Voltage or Current AC Source component to place in the design.
How To Define An AC Source
In a Schematic Design, select the AC Source device(s) that you wish to change. Press F7 or use the Edit Spice Value/Model option from the Simulation menu, or from the shortcut menu.
From a Parts Library edit the required Part. Press the Edit Spice button on the Details tab. Make sure the Built-in Function is set to Source - AC Voltage or Source - AC Current and press the Edit Value button.
In both cases the following dialog will be displayed:
Type in the AC magnitude and phase for the source.
This specification has no effect when running Transient or DC analyses.
Related Topics
DC Source | Edit Device Type | PWL Source | Universal Source | Generating Waveforms