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Controlled Current Source

Purpose

Generate a variable current.

Library

Sources & Meters

Description

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The Controlled Current Source generates a variable current between its two electrical terminals. The direction of a positive current through the component is marked with an arrow. The momentary current is determined by the continuous signal fed into the input of the component.


Note  A current source must not be open-circuited or connected in series to an inductor or any other current source.

Parameters and Dialog Box

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Width
The width of the component. This affects both the width of the electrical ports and the width of the input signal. The default is 1.

Probe Signals

Source current
The source current in amperes (A).