# General **URL:** https://forum.plexim.com/c/general/4.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.plexim.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.plexim.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.plexim.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Converter Classification](https://forum.plexim.com/t/converter-classification/3034)
**Author:** [@Arnob](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Arnob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/converter-classification/3034 "2026-05-12T11:20:14Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a simulation in PLECS involving a four-switch bridge (Q1–Q4) with an inductor and load as attached in the picture. I was wondering if this circuit is best described as: a single-phase f… --- ## [PLECS student licence on laptop and desktop](https://forum.plexim.com/t/plecs-student-licence-on-laptop-and-desktop/3059)
**Author:** [@bodikiefer](https://forum.plexim.com/u/bodikiefer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/plecs-student-licence-on-laptop-and-desktop/3059 "2026-05-11T21:32:19Z")
Dear community, Currently, I am using a PLECS student licence on my laptop, which I use when I’m not able to access my desktop PC, but is limited in its capabilities. I would like to occasionally switch to a desktop PC … --- ## [Scope and current bias online RT-Box](https://forum.plexim.com/t/scope-and-current-bias-online-rt-box/3036)
**Author:** [@hector](https://forum.plexim.com/u/hector)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/scope-and-current-bias-online-rt-box/3036 "2026-05-05T02:45:50Z")
Hi, Can you help with suggestions to fix the current bias when I move the simulation (offline) to the RT-Box implementation (online)? Thanks in advance! --- ## [Pulse Delay vs. Discrete-Time Delay for One-Sample Control Delay in Triggered Subsystem](https://forum.plexim.com/t/pulse-delay-vs-discrete-time-delay-for-one-sample-control-delay-in-triggered-subsystem/3035)
**Author:** [@jaek709](https://forum.plexim.com/u/jaek709)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/pulse-delay-vs-discrete-time-delay-for-one-sample-control-delay-in-triggered-subsystem/3035 "2026-05-01T15:09:07Z")
I am running a PLECS simulation of an MMC with nearest level modulation and a discrete-time controller implemented inside a triggered subsystem. Right now, the trigger is generated by fixed periodic rectangular pulses. A… --- ## [CRM mode Totem-Pole PFC Test](https://forum.plexim.com/t/crm-mode-totem-pole-pfc-test/3007)
**Author:** [@alps](https://forum.plexim.com/u/alps)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/crm-mode-totem-pole-pfc-test/3007 "2026-04-21T14:17:44Z")
How can I measure the efficiency, THD and PF of a CRM totem-pole PFC in PLECS? --- ## [Shoot-through in full-bridge inverter with RT Box and TI C2000 when using Switch block](https://forum.plexim.com/t/shoot-through-in-full-bridge-inverter-with-rt-box-and-ti-c2000-when-using-switch-block/3009)
**Author:** [@Seoyoung](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Seoyoung)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/shoot-through-in-full-bridge-inverter-with-rt-box-and-ti-c2000-when-using-switch-block/3009 "2026-04-20T12:21:44Z")
Hello everyone, I am using a TI C2000 controller together with an RT Box in external mode. The PWM signals generated by the controller are sent through the following path: single\_phase\_pv\_inverter\_PI\_c2000\_2.plecs (237… --- ## [Signal mismatch between RT Box Analog Out and DSP ADC in external mode](https://forum.plexim.com/t/signal-mismatch-between-rt-box-analog-out-and-dsp-adc-in-external-mode/2998)
**Author:** [@Seoyoung](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Seoyoung)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/signal-mismatch-between-rt-box-analog-out-and-dsp-adc-in-external-mode/2998 "2026-04-20T04:45:04Z")
Hello everyone, I am currently working on a project using PLECS together with a DSP-based controller, and I am experiencing a signal mismatch issue in external mode. In offline simulation, the Plant and Controller signa… --- ## [Any Plans for a PLECS CLI?](https://forum.plexim.com/t/any-plans-for-a-plecs-cli/3002)
**Author:** [@yang](https://forum.plexim.com/u/yang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/any-plans-for-a-plecs-cli/3002 "2026-04-16T18:48:46Z")
Hi, I’ve been exploring AI-assisted workflows for power electronics simulation lately. Tools like Claude Code can invoke shell commands directly, which made me wonder — is there any plan to add a CLI interface for PLECS… --- ## [How to get GaN HEMT model in PLECS 5.0.1](https://forum.plexim.com/t/how-to-get-gan-hemt-model-in-plecs-5-0-1/2988)
**Author:** [@raghu.selvaraj89](https://forum.plexim.com/u/raghu.selvaraj89)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/how-to-get-gan-hemt-model-in-plecs-5-0-1/2988 "2026-04-16T04:06:20Z")
Hi everyone, I am working on a power electronics simulation in PLECS and need to incorporate a GaN device from Infineon (e.g., from the CoolGaN™ series) into my circuit. I have a few questions: MOSFET Model compatib… --- ## [Dq transformation in HIL to HIL Simulation oscillated](https://forum.plexim.com/t/dq-transformation-in-hil-to-hil-simulation-oscillated/2980)
**Author:** [@Lukman\_SN](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Lukman_SN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/dq-transformation-in-hil-to-hil-simulation-oscillated/2980 "2026-04-16T04:00:40Z")
Hello plecs support team, Currently I design the grid forming inverter in plecs to see the dynamics response by realtime hil to hil simulation using RT Box 2. When I simulate the models in offline, the dq transformation… --- ## [How to measure junction temperature using a MOSFET SPICE Netlist?](https://forum.plexim.com/t/how-to-measure-junction-temperature-using-a-mosfet-spice-netlist/2981)
**Author:** [@CQU\_linzong](https://forum.plexim.com/u/CQU_linzong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/how-to-measure-junction-temperature-using-a-mosfet-spice-netlist/2981 "2026-04-13T17:19:12Z")
Dear PLECS User Forum I’ve noticed that when using a MOSFET Netlist (SPICE model) in PLECS 5.0.2, the temperature seems to be statically set to 27°C. This is different from the XML thermal models, which provide… --- ## [3ph 2 level rectifier PFC example](https://forum.plexim.com/t/3ph-2-level-rectifier-pfc-example/2971)
**Author:** [@oming0731](https://forum.plexim.com/u/oming0731)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/3ph-2-level-rectifier-pfc-example/2971 "2026-04-09T00:52:01Z")
Dear PLECS, Do you have 3ph 2level PFC rectifier emxaple? --- ## [Using PLECS via Python in WSL](https://forum.plexim.com/t/using-plecs-via-python-in-wsl/2945)
**Author:** [@ESA](https://forum.plexim.com/u/ESA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/using-plecs-via-python-in-wsl/2945 "2026-04-08T11:37:10Z")
Hello, I am trying to run PLECS from Python, but I am facing an issue related to my setup. My Python code is running in WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), while PLECS is installed and running on Windows. From the docum… --- ## [Component like a Label](https://forum.plexim.com/t/component-like-a-label/2970)
**Author:** [@Fabrixio](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Fabrixio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/component-like-a-label/2970 "2026-04-08T04:32:09Z")
Someone knows what component I have to use to connect the output of a Pulse Generator, like a Label. If I try to connect the Pulse to a Lable, it doesn’t allow me --- ## [PMSM inter winding fault modeling](https://forum.plexim.com/t/pmsm-inter-winding-fault-modeling/2925)
**Author:** [@Bijen\_Mali](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Bijen_Mali)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/pmsm-inter-winding-fault-modeling/2925 "2026-04-06T11:36:55Z")
I am looking at the possibility of simulating PMSM inter winding faults where I can control the degree/ severity of the fault. Are there any materials related to this? --- ## [GetCursorData trace ordering with HoldTrace — reverse order behavior](https://forum.plexim.com/t/getcursordata-trace-ordering-with-holdtrace-reverse-order-behavior/2962)
**Author:** [@kldsh](https://forum.plexim.com/u/kldsh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/getcursordata-trace-ordering-with-holdtrace-reverse-order-behavior/2962 "2026-04-02T12:22:10Z")
Hello PLECS community, I wanted to share a finding regarding the trace indexing order when using GetCursorData in combination with HoldTrace during parallel parameter sweeps, as this behavior is not documented and may c… --- ## [Feature Request: API to retrieve scope signal names via scripting](https://forum.plexim.com/t/feature-request-api-to-retrieve-scope-signal-names-via-scripting/2961)
**Author:** [@kldsh](https://forum.plexim.com/u/kldsh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/feature-request-api-to-retrieve-scope-signal-names-via-scripting/2961 "2026-04-02T11:00:26Z")
Hello PLECS team, I’ve been working on automated post-processing scripts that run parallel parameter sweeps and extract loss measurements from scopes using GetCursorData. The workflow works well, but I encountered a sig… --- ## [Error in build step #2 (Make): Make process exited with code 2:](https://forum.plexim.com/t/error-in-build-step-2-make-make-process-exited-with-code-2/2896)
**Author:** [@Lukman\_SN](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Lukman_SN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/error-in-build-step-2-make-make-process-exited-with-code-2/2896 "2026-04-01T05:15:14Z")
Hello, When I try to build models on RT Box 2 I separate the plant and controller with task scheduling with discretization time for plant is 5e-6 s and for controller is 5e-6 s. Could you explain to me why this error hap… --- ## [CAN and PFC Model](https://forum.plexim.com/t/can-and-pfc-model/2933)
**Author:** [@ssq](https://forum.plexim.com/u/ssq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/can-and-pfc-model/2933 "2026-03-31T08:21:06Z")
Can you provide the following two models? I really need them, thank you! 1）PLECS Model of the Month Exploring CAN Communications with the PLECS Coder (2018.9.18) 2）PLECS模型\_两相交错PFC转换器（2018年4月11日） --- ## [Capacitors thermal models](https://forum.plexim.com/t/capacitors-thermal-models/2938)
**Author:** [@ssq](https://forum.plexim.com/u/ssq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/capacitors-thermal-models/2938 "2026-03-26T13:56:55Z")
How to establish thermal models for electrolytic capacitors and MLCC capacitors in PLECS, and simulate junction temperature and ripple current. --- ## [Will there be an Official PLECS AI Agent in the Future?](https://forum.plexim.com/t/will-there-be-an-official-plecs-ai-agent-in-the-future/2883)
**Author:** [@yang](https://forum.plexim.com/u/yang)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/will-there-be-an-official-plecs-ai-agent-in-the-future/2883 "2026-03-18T04:38:49Z")
Agent rules the world :joy: --- ## [How to use FMU export function?](https://forum.plexim.com/t/how-to-use-fmu-export-function/2920)
**Author:** [@jianyuliu](https://forum.plexim.com/u/jianyuliu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/how-to-use-fmu-export-function/2920 "2026-03-13T14:10:45Z")
I want to export my subsystem to a FMU file, but I find the button of “export FMU“ is disabled. What should I do? Thanks. --- ## [Where is the SPICE Components？](https://forum.plexim.com/t/where-is-the-spice-components/2917)
**Author:** [@jianyuliu](https://forum.plexim.com/u/jianyuliu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/where-is-the-spice-components/2917 "2026-03-11T16:37:10Z")
I want to try SPICE Components in Plecs. But I can’ t find them in the library browser. And also get no result when I search. By the way, I am working with the newest version 5.0.2. Can anyone tell me where can I find th… --- ## [Current consumption](https://forum.plexim.com/t/current-consumption/2915)
**Author:** [@Rafael\_de\_Almeida](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Rafael_de_Almeida)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/current-consumption/2915 "2026-03-11T13:35:24Z")
Good afternoon. I would like to know if it is possible to use the DAC block in PLECS to evaluate the current consumption of the STM32. --- ## [Connecting electrical ports via Python / RPC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/connecting-electrical-ports-via-python-rpc/2879)
**Author:** [@leonNi](https://forum.plexim.com/u/leonNi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/connecting-electrical-ports-via-python-rpc/2879 "2026-02-24T21:07:58Z")
Hey, I would like to reconfigure my electrical system from Python, i.e. connect the components in different ways programmatically. Ideally, I would create a subsystem for each part of the circuit and then connect these … --- ## [PSFB converter transformer operation](https://forum.plexim.com/t/psfb-converter-transformer-operation/2871)
**Author:** [@mazers26](https://forum.plexim.com/u/mazers26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/psfb-converter-transformer-operation/2871 "2026-02-23T13:01:06Z")
Hello, I’ve been working on a PSFB converter for a while. Plecs simulation is great but it doesnt work in applicaiton somehow. There is a problem in transformer I guess , so here is the scope waveforms for primary volta… --- ## [Bridging the gap between two drastically different time based circuits](https://forum.plexim.com/t/bridging-the-gap-between-two-drastically-different-time-based-circuits/2870)
**Author:** [@Sagnik\_PLECS](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Sagnik_PLECS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/bridging-the-gap-between-two-drastically-different-time-based-circuits/2870 "2026-02-23T12:58:18Z")
I have a 1 RC model of a battery which has a total capacity of 5Ah, (1 Hour of charge with a 5A current should fill it up), I am using a 2A source so it should take around 2.5 hrs. I also have a buck converter that has … --- ## [How to control delay between two saw tooth waveforms](https://forum.plexim.com/t/how-to-control-delay-between-two-saw-tooth-waveforms/2868)
**Author:** [@anindya](https://forum.plexim.com/u/anindya)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/how-to-control-delay-between-two-saw-tooth-waveforms/2868 "2026-02-21T15:05:56Z")
How can a controllable delay be generated between two saw tooth carriers of same frequency? Thank you. --- ## [Adjusting Sampling Time](https://forum.plexim.com/t/adjusting-sampling-time/2862)
**Author:** [@hector](https://forum.plexim.com/u/hector)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/adjusting-sampling-time/2862 "2026-02-20T21:54:27Z")
Is it possible to adjust the sampling time to 1usec, especially when using C2000 HIL simulation demos? If possible, how is this done? I have seen 50usec sampling time and wondering if I can achieve 1usec sampling time. T… --- ## [Real Time Simulation Set Point Value is Not the Expected Value](https://forum.plexim.com/t/real-time-simulation-set-point-value-is-not-the-expected-value/2848)
**Author:** [@Lukman\_SN](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Lukman_SN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/real-time-simulation-set-point-value-is-not-the-expected-value/2848 "2026-02-12T15:04:34Z")
Hello, Today I try to do real time simulation with RT Box (Plant) for Grid connected inverter and STM32 (Controller) for Grid Forming Inverter Voltage, Current, and Power Control. When I build the model into HIL simulati… [Previous page](https://forum.plexim.com/c/general/4.md) [Next page](https://forum.plexim.com/c/general/4.md?page=2)