Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)

Question

Hi.

I want to put MOV in my circuit. But could not find one in library browser.

Please help.

 

Bhavani.

Comments

Hello,

See this question for an example: https://forum.plexim.com/1142/how-to-simulate-a-device-with-known-v-i-equation

Regards,

Kris

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Hi,

I found 'Piecewise Linear Resistor' in PLECS. Is the functionality of 'Piecewise Linear Resistor' similar to MOV? Can I use it in place of MOV?

Bhavani.

Answer 1

Hello,

The Piecewise Linear Resistor is exactly that, a set of predefined I-V pairs. But the MOV implementation in the referenced thread above allows for the calculation of time-varying, non-preset resistance values. Does that make sense?

Thanks,
Kris