Can I use matrix equations to create a custom component in Simscape language?

Can I use matrix equations to create a custom component in Simscape language?

I would like to create a custom Simscape component for which the dynamics are governed by an equation in matrix form. I know that I could convert the matrix equation into multiple scalar equations but I am wondering if I could directly use the matrix equation instead.

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

Simscape language supports matrix and vector equations.

As an example, a dimensionless vector variable with two elements can be defined as follows.

 

variables
    X = {[0; 0], '1'};
end

This variable "X" could then be used in a matrix equation as shown below.

 

equations
    X.der == eye(2)*X;
end