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DC Current Source

Purpose

Generate a constant current.

Library

Sources & Meters

Description

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The DC Current Source generates a constant current between its two electrical terminals. The direction of a positive current through the component is marked with an arrow.


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. The default is 1.
Current
The magnitude of the constant current, in amperes (A). This parameter may either be a scalar or a vector with the width of the component. The default value is 1.

Probe Signals

Source current
The source current in amperes (A).