Steady State Sources

1. Overview

Used when performing a steady-state simulation. This component provides a steady-state (DC) source that can supply either a fixed voltage or current between its two terminals. It is an ideal component, meaning it maintains a constant output regardless of the connected load.

1.1. DC Voltage Source

Provides a fixed potential difference across its terminals with zero internal resistance, described by:

$$V = V_{source}$$

1.2. DC Current Source

Provides a fixed current to the circuit with infinite internal resistance, described by:

$$I = I_{source}$$

2. Parameters

Name	Description	Unit
Name	A unique identifier for the component.	-
Values	A list of voltage or current points for the DC source.	Volts or Amps

3. Usage Instructions

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For instructions on adding a component to the simulation circuit, click here.

The DC Source Properties properties window window allows you to configure the parameters for a DC source.

The steps below show how to configure the component effectively.

3.1. Adding Points

• Click Add Value to add individual points.
• Use Add Range to specify a range of values with a fixed spacing.
• Alternatively, you can Import a list of values from an external CSV file.

3.2. Organising Points

• Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to reorder the values in the list.
• Click Order List to automatically sort the values in ascending order.
• Use Clear All to remove all values from the list.

3.3. Edit or Remove Entries

• Select a value from the list and click Edit to modify it.
• Use Delete to remove a selected entry.

3.4. Apply the Configuration

• Once all parameters are set, click OK to save the changes.
• Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the window.