Automotive Electrical and Electromechanical System Design Dr.-Ing. Uwe Knorr Product Marketing Director Ansoft Corporation Pittsburgh, PA
Challenge #1: Multi-Domain Design Electrical
Mechanical
Controls
Hydraulic
Magnetic Thermal
Pneumatic
ElectroChemical
Multi-Domain Design Z
Z Z Z
Multiple Domains are interconnected and influence each other The electrical content of vehicles increases More and more controls are involved Electrical systems closely interact with other domains Z Z Z Z
Electro-Chemical Electro-Mechanical Electro-Magnetic Electro-Thermal
# of Components
Complexity
Challenge #2: Multi-Level Design INREG
+
vbus
VBUS>=VSET
I_main
V
D1
VM1
VBUS
EQU
OUTREG vset
vbus := VM1.V NL1
GAIN2
sp
GAIN
NL
XY1 engine2generator VSET CONST
VBUS CONST
GAIN1
GAIN
GAIN4
I1
XY
GAIN3
GAIN
ERR
GAIN
INTG1 I
SUM1
LIMIT1 LIMIT
dψ 1d (t ) − p ⋅ ω (t ) ⋅ψ 1q (t ) dt dψ 1q (t ) v1q (t ) = i1q (t ) ⋅ R1 + + p ⋅ ω (t ) ⋅ψ 1d (t ) dt v1d (t ) = i1d (t ) ⋅ R1 +
Details
Accuracy
Multi-Level Design Z
Z Z
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Different analyses require different model accuracy levels Different analyses require different algorithms Different accuracy levels require different modeling languages Model exchange from one level to the next higher level requires model extraction Design information must be exchanged between different design groups
Challenge #3: Multi-Organizational Design OEM System
Tier I Subsystem
Tier II Component
Multi-Organizational Design Analysis
Model
OEM
Statistical, Worst Case, Drive Cycle, FMEA, Long Transients
System Models with lookup tables minimum parameters
TIER I
Controls, Circuit Design, Statistical, Optimization, AC, Short Transients
Circuits, Block Diagrams, State Machines, C-Code, Lookup Tables
TIER II
Fundamental Physics, DC, AC, TR, FEA, Stress
Geometry, Material, Structure
Design Challenges Today Tier 2 Supplier
Thermal System
Hydraulics
Circuit
Electrical
System Integrator Control Mechanical
Component
Magnetic
Tier 1 Supplier
Component Supplier
Need for Integration System
Component
Circuit
Multi-Level
Electrical
Mechanical
Control
Multi-Domain
Integration
System Integrator Tier 1 Supplier
Component Supplier
Multi-Organization
EM Design Environment Maxwell2D/3D
SIMPLORER Simulation Data Bus Simulator Coupling Technology
Electromagnetism Electro mechanics
Simulink
C/C++ Interface
MathCad
Circuit Simulator
Block Diagram Simulator
State Machine Simulator
VHDL-AMS Simulator
Model Database Electrical, Blocks, States, Machines, Automotive, Hydraulic, Mechanics, Power, Semiconductors…
Integrated Design Environment
WIN/2000 WIN/XP WIN/NT
Pentium >256MB
Compatibility Z
MS-Office compatible Z Z Z
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Read and write Excel, Access Copy & Paste to and from Word, PowerPoint, Excel… Windows Printing Support
Data Format compatible Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
ASCII Access (*.mdb) Excel (*.xls) CSV (*.csv) Comtrade (*.cfg) SPICE (*.out) TEK – Oscilloscope data (*.dat)
Post Processing
IEEE 488.2 Data Interface (GPIB)
Graphical and numerical data analysis and representation
Power Module Channel Calculator FFT Presentation Mode Matlab® and Mathcad® Integration
Component Characterization Data Transfer
• Characteristics
A B
• Stimuli
C
M_LUT1 Yt
M
3~
IM1
• Loads
NL_Charact Data Acquisition
NL
2D, 3D, multi dimensional lookup table
V3DLUT Z Y X
V_LUT E1 Data Processing
L1 #
Yt
C1 #
State Machines Event driven modification of topologies & parameters
Behavioral Modeling
Online measurement of characteristic values
Smart models, state dependent step size modification
Relay Model tdmk := 12m
VDROP := 2
RSup := 680
VPULL := 7
RCoil := 3
ROn := 5m
LCoil := 250m CCoil := 40n
tdbrk := 8m
Relay Macro
S1 drvp
drvm
Relay
no
com Relay.Iin Relay.Iout
14.00 E1
E2
R1
10.00 8.00 6.00
S3
Symbol Editor
4.00 2.00 -2.00
E6
E5
0
0.20
R1pNoRs1 R3
Final Relay Model
0.40
0.60 t
Relay Model AM1 +
drvp
A
no LCoil
CCoil
Rsup
ROn S1
+
VM1 V
RCoil
drvm com ON_DIS lon
• Fast! EQU
DELAY_OFF_ON DEL: lon##tdmk
IPULL := VPULL/RCoil.R LCoil.I <= IDROP LCoil.I >= IPULL
loff OFF_DIS
IDROP := VDROP/RCoil.R DELAY_ON_OFF DEL: loff##tdbrk
• Easy model generation • Good numerical behavior
Block Diagrams Analog and Digital Controller Modeling N"GSMP_1" EXT
-16.66m NSET CONST
16.666667
PI P_GAIN NL KP := 50 C/C++I_GAIN I Code P
KI := 20
LIMITER
CONTR_OUT
LIMIT
u_limit := 20 l_limit := 0
op1 := -2.5 op2 := 2.5 ymax1 := -1 ymax2 := 1
EXT
Each block can be assigned an individual sampling time or run with system time step
DC Motor Drive System TR R_R ET1 10m R_S
Wiper System
D1
D2
D3
AM1
L_R 0.3m
LOAD CD
L_S
tY
M
1m
ET2 R_T
D4
DCM.N GAIN
-16.66m
CONST
16.6667
D7
DCM
L_T
ET3
N_REF
+ A
D5
LIMITER
GAIN
LIMIT
I_GAIN I
CONST
.1m
D6
P_GAIN KP := 50 CLOCK
RA := 1.2 LA := 9.5m KE := 0.544 J := 4m
KI := 20
UL := 20 LL := 0
CONTR_OUT THRES1 := -2.5 THRES2 := 2.5 VAL1 := -1 VAL2 := 1
Wiper System – Result 0 15.00
50.00m
100.00m
10.00
10.00
0 0
50.00m
0 20.00
0 100.00m T
Motor Torque and Load Torque
50.00m
N_REF N
0
Motor Speed
-10.00 0
100.00m
0
50.00m
-10.00 100.00m T
Automotive System Library Automotive Library Power Storages
Fuses
Spark Plugs
Battery - Basic Model
Fuse - Single Element
Battery
Fuse - Double Element
Fuel Cell
Fuse - Advanced
Alternator - Transient Model
PPTC (Three RC combinations)
Alternator - Average Model
PPTC (Two RC Combinations)
Alternator - Current Source
Wires Wire - Thermal static Wire - Thermal dynamic
Lamps
Spark Plug Machines
Starter
PWM PWM Switch PWM Load Flasher Switch Connectors Inline Terminal Pair
Wire - Thermal dynamic II
Lamp - Filament
Wire with Thermal Pin
Lamp - Single Filament
Wire - Advanced
Lamp - Double Filament
Inertia
Engine - Speed Source
Wire - Advanced II
Lamp - Advanced
Friction
Engine - Dynamic Model
Gauge based
DC Machine
PWM Models
Relays
Mechanical Models
Fan
Wire - Thermal static
Relay - Normally Open
Ideal Gearbox
Wire - Thermal dynamic
Relay - Normally Closed
Gearbox with Losses
Wire - Thermal dynamic II
Relay - One Pole, Two Throws
Wire with Thermal Pin
Relay - Two Poles, Two Throws
Wire - Advanced
Relay - Two Poles, Cross-Strap
Wire - Advanced II
Applications: • Electrical Distribution System of Vehicles • Power Management • Drive Cycle Analysis • FMEA • Statistical Analyses
Industries: • Automotive Manufacturer • EV/EHV • Aerospace • Defense • Ship Building Industry
Eyelet Terminal Engine Models
Automotive Library Yt
S2
Engine Block Ground
Lamp Switch
To Head Lamp Switch
Turn Signal
Yt
fuse1_5Amp
S3
Yt
TS1_HIGH_LOW_Beams_Switch rlyno1
Chassis Ground
Low
fuse2_15Amp
To Hazzard Flasher
itp19
High
itp11 S1 D1
D2
tY
-
+
Battery
Tail Lamps
battery1
t
QuickGraph1
14.00 10.00
N0161.V
60s
6.00
High
2.00 -2.00 0
20.00
40.00
60.00 t
Turn Signal Voltages
Low
Low
RH HeadLamp
High
LH HeadLamp
Inrush Currents Probe1
7.50
Exterior Lighting System
5.00
0 -2.50 0
25.00
50.00
60.00
t
Automotive Library Z
Benefits Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
Easy to use and intuitive graphical modeling Easy parameterization using Wizard technology Statistical analyses, optimization and parameter variations Characterization tool for fuses Multiple model levels for components Web based example database with jump start projects Animated symbols for easy visual inspection
Electro-Chemical Components
-
+ Fuel Cell
-
+
Battery
Fuel Cell
Lead Acid Battery
EV/EHV – Charging System L1
Boost Converter
D1
0.1m 0 VM1
+ V + Fuel Cell
Output Voltage
RL
TR1
+
-
RLoad
Battery
LBATT_A2
FUELCELL_A2
0
ICA:
2.50m
5.00m
7.50m
10.00m
12.50m
15.00m
20.00m t
period := 20u 6.10
SET: cs:=1
Transistor Control modeled using state machines
ST_r1
5.90
On
5.80
ST_r1.VAL>=0.99 and L1.I
Input Voltage
5.70 5.60
L1.I>=I_command
5.50 5.40
Off
5.30 5.20
SET: cs:=0
Load resistance and reference current modification modeled using state machines
VM1.V
6.00
t>3m
5.10
Off2
0
2.50m
5.00m
7.50m
10.00m
12.50m
15.00m
20.00m t
16.00
t>12m
L1.I 14.00 12.00
SET: RL:=5
SET: RL:=10
SET: RL:=5
10.00 8.00
t>0.0025
6.00
Inductor Current
4.00
SET: I_command:=10
SET: I_command:=15
2.00 0
0
2.50m
5.00m
7.50m
10.00m
12.50m
15.00m
20.00m t
Multi-Domain Design • Hydraulics • VHDL-AMS • Mechanics • Electro Mechanical • Magnetics • …
Hydraulic Library r1
1
0
3 50 pk_1
Hydraulic Library MASS_TRB1 VOL_ACT1
F LIMIT_TRB1
PIPE
Sharp-Edge
Level1
15.00m
LIMIT_TRB1.SUL
Generic
PIPE1
MASS_TRB1.S
OR_SE1
10.00m P1
0
0
0.50
1.00 t
Power Library Power Library Power System and Cable Models
Inverter Topologies
Single Phase Power Supply
Two Level Inverter Equivalent Circuit
Ideal Three Phase Power Supply
Three Phase Two Level Inverter
Three Phase Power Supply with Impedance
Single Phase Two Level Inverter
WIRE - Gamma Model
Three Phase Three Level Inverter
Wire T-Model
Single Phase Three Level Inverter
Line-commutated Converters B2 Diode Bridge
DC Link Control Algorithms
B2 Fully Controlled
Two Level Square Wave
B2 Half-Controlled, Symmetrical
Two Level Natural Sampling
B2 Half-Controlled, Asymmetrical
Three Level Single Phase
B6 Diode Bridge
Three Level Three Phase
B6 Thyristor Bridge
Three Level Single Phase NS
B6 Bridges - Inverse Parallel Connection
Three Level Three Phase NS
B12 Diode Bridge
Four Quadrant Current Control
B12 Thyristor Bridge Parallel Connection
Four Quadrant Natural Sampling
B12 Thyristor Bridge Cascade B24 Thyristor Bridge Single Phase A.C. Chopper Three Phase A.C. Chopper
Load Models Three Phase RL Load Logic Dead Time
Applications: • AC/DC Converters • Inverters (DC/AC) • Drive Systems • Power Quality • Alternative Power Industries: • Industrial Automation • Drives Manufacturers • EV/EHV • Power Conversion • Power Quality
Power Library 2L3_GTOS
Us1
g_r1
g_s1
g_t1
Ua
Us1
+ V
Us2 M Us3
Us2
ω
C
M1 ω1
J1
M
M2
J2
ω
ω2
Us3
g_r2
g_s2
g_t2 Uf
2L_NSAMP
2-level natural sampling
Machine Characteristic
Torque
1.60k
350.00
1.40k
300.00
1.20k 200.00
1.00k
CONST
800.00
KONST1 CONST
100.00 600.00 400.00
Omega
0
200.00
SPR1
0 -200.00
ein_aus
-100.00 -173.34
0
200.00
-150.00
359.12
0
1.00
1.50
Rotor Current
Stator Current asm_k_g22.Is_d asm_k_g22.Is_q
200.00 0
asm_k_g22.Ir_d asm_k_g22.Ir_q
1.40k 1.20k
-200.00
1.00k
-400.00
800.00
-600.00
600.00
-800.00
400.00
-1.00k
200.00
-1.20k
0
-1.40k
-200.00
0
1.00
1.50 t
0
1.00
1.50 t
Direct inverter driven squirrel cage induction machine with 2-level natural sampling control and mechanical load
Power Library Z
Benefits Z
Z Z Z
Z
Predefined macro models of frequently used power electronic topologies Includes common control algorithms Auxiliary elements, such as power grid models and loads System level models for rapid computation of overall system behavior, power quality and control algorithms Easy and intuitive graphical building blocks
Mechanical Elements Library Mechanical Systems Rotational
Coordinate Transformation
Mass
Rotational-Rotational
Rigidity
Rotational-Translational
Torque Source
Translational-Rotational
Angular Velocity Source Ground Translational
Translational-Translational Electrical Machines DCMP DC-Machine Permanent Excitation
Mass
ASMS Slip Ring Induction Machine
Rigidity
SYMP Synchronous Machine Permanent Excitation
Force Source
SYMP Synchronous Machine Permanent Excitation w Damper
Velocity Source Ground
Applications: • Drive Trains • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Electro-Mechanical Systems • Load Variations
Industries: • Automotive Suppliers • Drive Manufacturers • Industrial Automation • Defense • Aerospace
Mechanical Elements Library ET1 Square_wave1.VAL
M
Stf1
DCMP
STF
M
DCMP
Dcmp1
Dcmp2
J := 2m
J := 2m
M
Stf2
DCMP
STF
Dcmp3 J := 2m
Mas1 J
Motor-generator combination driving a mass with limitations
J := 10m
250.00
Dcmp1.VA Dcmp2.VA Dcmp3.VA
100.00 0 -100.00 -250.00 0
0.50
1.00 t
200.00
Dcmp1.OMEGA Dcmp2.OMEGA Dcmp3.OMEGA Mas1.OMEGA
100.00 0 -100.00 -200.00 0
0.50
1.00 t
1.25k
Mas1.MACX
500.00 0 -500.00 -1.25k 0
0.50
1.00 t
Mechanical Elements Library Z
Benefits Z Z Z
Z
Z
Non-linear friction models incl. stick friction Non-linear rigidity models incl. backlash Fast computing 1D modeling approach based on SIMPLORER C-Code interface Electrical Machine model implementation with mechanical pins provide connectivity between electrical and mechanical world Schematic based graphical modeling with mechanical building blocks
Multi-Organizational Design VHDL-AMS
Simulink
MathCad
Sim-Interface
External Simulators
SIMPLORER Simulation Data Bus Internal Simulators
Digital Solver
Analog Solver
AMS
VHDL-AMS
Block Diagram Simulator
Circuit Elements
State Flow Simulator
VHDL-AMS Schematic Z
Fully supported by SIMPLORER Schematic
Z
Embedded Editor with Syntax coloring allows to create models on sheet and in the ModelAgent
VHDL-AMS Code for a Resistor ENTITY Resistor IS PORT ( QUANTITY r : REAL := 1.0e+03; -- Default = 1 K TERMINAL p,m : ELECTRICAL); END ENTITY Resistor; ARCHITECTURE Rbehav1 OF Resistor IS QUANTITY voltage ACROSS current THROUGH p TO m; BEGIN current == voltage/r; END behav;
r Rbehav1
Resistor p
m
r := 1.0e3
Entity and Architecture Z
Entity Z
Z
Z
Interface description of a subsystem or physical device Specifies input and output ports to the model
Entity input ports
Architecture 1 Architecture 2 Architecture 3
Architecture Z
Z
Z
Behavior description of the model Can be dataflow, structural, procedural, etc Modeling can deal with both analog (continuous) and digital (discrete) domains inout ports output ports
VHDL-AMS Basic Library OPEN!
VHDL – Digital Systems A.val
Two bit adder with Carry A
C.val
CLK
XOR2
B
B.val
Sum
CLK
SUM.y XOR2
C
CLK
CARRY.y
AND2
AND2
AND2
Carry OR3
0
2m
4m
6m
8m
10m
12m
14m
16m
18m
20m
22m
24m
26m
28m
30m
32m
34m
36m
38m
40m
t
VHDL – Digital Systems Complete Automotive System Analysis across Domains • ASICs • Micro Controller • FPGAs … ECU
PTCU MCU
VHDL
VHDL-AMS Multi Domain Design vm_rotb
ω
+
spring_rotb
damp_rotb
ω
v_rotb
1/pipe_area
crank_radius
+
T
fm_rotb
CONST
CONST
torque
force
pressure
Spped 40
damp_rotb.omega
25
EQU
mass_rotb
0
Mechanic
pipe_area:= 0.05 crank_radius:= 0.2
-25 -40 0
50
Fluidic
0.1k t [s]
k := 10
rho := MATH_PI dia := 1 len := 1/4 QuickGraph2
L
1Meg
P
flow_meter
rhyd1
flow_meter.q
lhyd1 0
chyd1 vol := 1 b := 1
-1Meg 0
50
0.1k t [s]
VHDL-AMS Multi Organization Design OEM
System Simulation Drive Cycles Fuel Economy
VHDL - AMS Subsystem Providers Suppliers
Power Train Electrical System Sensors …
VHDL - AMS Component Providers
Solenoids, Motors, Battery, Sensors, Semiconductors, Fuse …
DC Drive – VHDL-AMS Controller 0
TR R_R ET1
10m
R_S
AM1 L_R 0.3m
R_T
0
0.1
0.2 t [s]
0
0.1
0.2
0
0.1
0.2 t [s]
0
0.1
0.2
2.00e+001
M
ET2
0.2
A
TLoad
L_S
0.1
4.00e+001
D7
motor current
3
L_T
DCM
Bridge1
RA := 1.2 LA := 9.5m KE := 0.544 J := 4m
ET3
0
1.00e+003
LIMITER PIC
N_REF
UL := 20 LL := 0
CONST
1000 GAIN
VHDL-AMS
0
CONTR_OUT
LIMIT
0.1
DC Link Voltage and Current
5.00e+002
THRES1 := -2.5 THRES2 := 2.5 VAL1 := -1 VAL2 := 1
0.2
2.00e+001
DCM.MI [N·m] TLoad.VAL
0
1.50e+003
1.00e+003
motor torque and load torque
0
-1.00e+001
speed and reference speed 0
0
0.1
0.2 t [s]
0
0.1
0.2 t [s]
DC Drive – VHDL-AMS Controller
C/C++ Interface
µ-Controller Code
Electrical Components
ODE External Simulators
NonElectrical Elements
C/C++ Interface ®
System Simulation
The Multi Domain Simulator
C/C++
make
Symbol Editor
Dynamic Link Library .dll
Symbol Library
DC Drive – C-Code Controller 0
TR
ET1
AM1
R_R
L_R
10m R_S
0.3m
0.2 DCM.IA [A]
A 2.00e+001
TLoad
L_S
M
D7
motor current
3
ET2 R_T
0.1
3.00e+001
DCM RA := 1.2 LA := 9.5m KE := 0.544 J := 4m
Bridge1
L_T
ET3
0
0
0.1
0.2 t [s]
0
0.1
0.2
1.00e+003
PIC
N_REF
LIMIT
PGain := 3
1000
5.00e+002
UL := 20 LL := 0
IGain := 2
CONST
THRES1 := -2.5 THRES2 := 2.5 VAL1 := -1 VAL2 := 1
GAIN
0
0.1
0.2
2.00e+001
DC Link Voltage and Current
CONTR_OUT
LIMITER
PIC1
Bridge1.Vout [V] Bridge1.Iout [A]
DCM.MI [N·m] TLoad.VAL
C-Code
0
0
0.1
0.2 t [s]
0
0.1
0.2
1.50e+003
DCM.N [rpm] N_REF.VAL
1.00e+003
-1.00e+001
speed and reference speed
motor torque and load torque
0
0
0
0.1
0.2 t [s]
0
0.1
0.2 t [s]
DC Drive – C-Code Controller
SIM2SIM SIMPLORER to Simulink Interface • Co-Simulation Interface • Link blocks in both packages • Using SIMPLORER's external simulator integration interface and S-function in Matlab • Co-Simulation Interface is an open API that can be used for other simulation packages
Simulink
SIMPLORER
Drive System Control TR R_R
+
AM1
A
L_R Bridge1
ET1 10m R_S
0.3m
TLoad
L_S
M
D7
3
ET2 R_T
DCM
L_T
RA := 1.2 LA := 9.5m KE := 0.544 J := 4m
ET3
P_GAIN GAIN
N_REF CLOCK
1000
CONST
.1m
I
KI := 2
CONTR_OUT
LIMIT
KP := 3
CONST
LIMITER
I_GAIN
UL := 20 LL := 0
THRES1 := -2.5 THRES2 := 2.5 VAL1 := -1 VAL2 := 1
Drive System Control TR SIM2SIM1.CS
R_R
L_R Bridge1
ET1 10m R_S
0.3m
L_S
M 3
ET2 R_T
DCM
TLoad
L_T
ET3 SIM2SIM1
SiM2SiM
50
SIMPLORER Link Interface
RA := 1.2 LA := 9.5m KE := 0.544 J := 4m
D7
Drive System Control
Complete Vehicle Simulation
SIMPLORER – Advisor Link
SIMPLORER – Advisor Link SIMPLORER Single Voltage Electrical Automobile System Template GAIN
Generator generator
generator1
50
SiM2SiM generator generic
Battery
SIMPLORER Link Interface
generic
+ A
generator
+Battery-
AM1
p
p
m
m
BatteryPower GeneratorPower
Regulator voltage regulator curve
®
LoadPower
m
p
Loads Engine
RadiatorFan
Misc
BrakeLights
TurnSignal
ExternalLights
FrontWipers VM1
Simulation properties: Step width max 100m Step width min 100u Simulation end time 1369
+ p
V
Starter m
RearWipers
RearDefrost
FrontHVAC
RearHVAC
HeatedSeats
Radio
Results Generator Current
Speed in RPM AM1.I
100.00
Speed
4.00k 2.50k
0 -50.00
0
0
500.00
-2.00k
793.91 t
0
500.00
793.91 t
Bus Voltage
Load Power LoadPower
500.00
VM1.V
13.00
0
12.00
-1.00k -1.50k
0
500.00
793.91 t
11.50
0
500.00
793.91 t
Complete Set of Analyses DC Analysis
OP: -7.9752e-006 V OP: -0.00405477 V NINV +
C1 100p R 15916
OUT INV
10k
-
NSC_LM_7411
OP: -3.98873 V
R1 R9 30k
OP: -0.00100994 V OP: 1 V
OP: 0.999992 V
R2 10k OP: 3.99573 V
E1
OUT
NINV +
Rp 15916 C2 1n
INV OUT
INV
R1p 10k
-
R3 10k
NSC_LM_7412 OP: 0.000980576 V 30k
OP: 0.998936 V
NINV +
Rfp
R4 10k
-
NSC_LM_7413
+ V
VM
R1 500m OP: 1 V E1
Complete Set of Analyses L1 3.18m
OP: 0.969697 V
OP: 0.969697 V
R2
16 OP: 0 V
1 L2
AC Analysis
132.6u
C1
31.83m
Bode C1.V
Gain [dB]
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1k
20.00
20.00
0.00
0.00
-20.00
-20.00
-28.01
-28.01 100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1k
400
500
600
700
800
900
1k
f [Hz]
Phase [rad]
100
200
300
3.14
3.14
2.36
2.36
1.57
1.57
0.79
0.79
0.00
0.00 100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1k
f [Hz]
Experiments Z Z Z Z Z
1D, 2D & 3D Parameter Sweep Monte Carlo Sensitivity Worst Case Optimization Z Z Z
Simplex Algorithm Successive Approximation Genetic Algorithms
Disconnected Technologies System
Block Diagrams/State Machines OEM
Sub-System
VHDL-AMS Circuit
Circuits
Supplier
FEA Component Logic
Magnetic Electrical
Thermal Mechanical
Hydraulic
Matlab/ Simulink
Ci ui rc
Bl
ts
St ock at D e M iag ac ra hi ms ne / s
Integrated Technologies
MathCAD Co-Simulation Advisor D VH
S AM L-
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Simulator Coupling
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