PSIM Software

Developer(s)Powersim
Initial releaseJune 1994; 30 years ago (1994-06)
Stable release
2021a / 16 March 2021; 3 years ago (2021-03-16)[1]
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
TypeSimulation software
LicenseProprietary, Trialware
Websitewww.powersimtech.com

PSIM is an Electronic circuit simulation software package, designed specifically for use in power electronics and motor drive simulations but can be used to simulate any electronic circuit. Developed by Powersim, PSIM uses nodal analysis and the trapezoidal rule integration[2] as the basis of its simulation algorithm. PSIM provides a schematic capture interface and a waveform viewer Simview. PSIM has several modules that extend its functionality into specific areas of circuit simulation and design including: control theory,[3] electric motors,[4] photovoltaics[5] and wind turbines[6] PSIM is used by industry for research and product development and it is used by educational institutions for research and teaching[7] and was acquired by Altair Engineering in March 2022.[8]

  1. ^ "Version History | Powersim, Inc". powersimtech.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  2. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Powersim Inc. Retrieved Nov 26, 2013.
  3. ^ Pahlevaninezhad, Majid; Pritam Das; Gerry Moschopoulos; Praveen Jain (March 17, 2013). "SENSORLESS CONTROL OF A BOOST PFC AC/DC CONVERTER WITH A VERY FAST TRANSIENT RESPONSE". Twenty-Eighth Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition. Long Beach, CA: IEEE. pp. 356–360.
  4. ^ Sukesh, Nikhil; Majid Pahlevaninezhad; Praveen Jain (March 17, 2013). "Novel Torque Predictive Control for a Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor with Minimum Torque Ripple and Fast Dynamics". Twenty-Eighth Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition. Long Beach, CA: IEEE. pp. 2253–2258.
  5. ^ Nélio N. Lima; Luiz C. de Freitas; Gustavo M. Buiatti; João B. Vieira Jr.; Luiz C. G. Freitas; Ernane A. A. Coelho (March 17, 2013). "Low Complexity System for Real-time Determination of Current-Voltage Characteristic of PV Modules and Strings". Twenty-Eighth Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition. Long Beach, CA: IEEE. pp. 2817–2813.
  6. ^ Mohamed Hilmy; Mohamed Orabi; Mahrous Ahmed; Mohamed El-Nemr; Mohamed Youssef (March 6, 2011). "A Less Sensor Control Method for Standalone Small Wind Energy Using Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator". Twenty-sixth Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition. Fort Worth, TX: IEEE. pp. 1968–1974.
  7. ^ "UBC Power Group useful links". University of British Columbia, department of Electrical Engineering. UBC. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  8. ^ "Altair Acquires Powersim to Boost Its Electronic System Design Capabilities". Engineering.com. Retrieved 2022-08-24.