Simscape™ 2.1

Product Description

• Introduction and Key Features
• Modeling Multidomain Physical Systems
• Creating Custom Components
• Sharing Models in Full or Restricted Editing Mode
• Converting Simscape Models to C Code
• Modeling the Plant and Controller

Introduction

Simscape extends Simulink® with tools for modeling and simulating multidomain physical systems, such as those with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components. Simscape can be used for a variety of automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial-equipment applications. Together with SimMechanics, SimDriveline, SimHydraulics™, and SimPowerSystems (all available separately), Simscape lets you model complex interactions in multidomain physical systems.

Key Features

• Single modeling environment for modeling and simulating physical systems, such as mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Foundation library of physical modeling building blocks and fundamental mathematical elements
• Ability to specify units of parameters and variables, with all unit conversions handled automatically
• Connection blocks to bridge physical domains
• Ability to convert Simscape models to C code
• Full simulation and limited editing capabilities for models built with SimMechanics, SimDriveline, or SimHydraulics (no license required for these products)

Cross-section illustration of an electrohydraulic servo-valve that uses a flapper-nozzle amplifier, highlighted in yellow (left). The colored blocks in the associated Simscape model (far left) correspond to the colored arrows, which represent typical hydraulic flow paths. Click on image to see enlarged view.