# \#component

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## [Width Parameter in Heat Sink Component](https://forum.plexim.com/t/width-parameter-in-heat-sink-component/2714)

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**Author:** [@Johannes\_Bruderer](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Johannes_Bruderer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/width-parameter-in-heat-sink-component/2714 "2025-11-21T15:12:03Z")

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What is the purpose of the Width parameter of the Heat Sink component? The Width parameter defines how many heat sink instances are created when the heat sink is placed on top of a vectorized component. In the examp…

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## [Including a subsystem as component in a custom library (PLECS Standalone)](https://forum.plexim.com/t/including-a-subsystem-as-component-in-a-custom-library-plecs-standalone/1327)

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**Author:** [@Gabriele\_Lozito](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Gabriele_Lozito)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/including-a-subsystem-as-component-in-a-custom-library-plecs-standalone/1327 "2024-03-07T12:09:14Z")

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As a side project I’m trying to create a new component for a full non-linear (single-diode) model of a PV device under variable irradiance and temperature conditions. The model all lies inside a subsystem with electrica…

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## [Film Capacitor in PLECS](https://forum.plexim.com/t/film-capacitor-in-plecs/994)

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**Author:** [@Silpa](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Silpa)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/film-capacitor-in-plecs/994 "2021-04-06T12:29:59Z")

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Hi Everyone, I want to do some testing using film capacitors in PLECS, but could not find the component in the library. Could anyone please help me with any feedback on how to get a film capacitor in PLECS? Kind regar…

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## [Why is there no Derivative block in the component library?](https://forum.plexim.com/t/why-is-there-no-derivative-block-in-the-component-library/250)

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**Author:** [@Plexim\_Support\_Team](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Plexim_Support_Team)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/why-is-there-no-derivative-block-in-the-component-library/250 "2018-01-17T16:49:44Z")

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I can find an Integrator but no Derivative. What is the reason for this?

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## [Where do I enter the ESR for a capacitor?](https://forum.plexim.com/t/where-do-i-enter-the-esr-for-a-capacitor/249)

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**Author:** [@Plexim\_Support\_Team](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Plexim_Support_Team)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/where-do-i-enter-the-esr-for-a-capacitor/249 "2018-01-16T17:37:12Z")

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## [Has anyone developed a thermal fuse block?](https://forum.plexim.com/t/has-anyone-developed-a-thermal-fuse-block/247)

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**Author:** [@Plexim\_Support\_Team](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Plexim_Support_Team)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/has-anyone-developed-a-thermal-fuse-block/247 "2018-01-16T17:33:18Z")

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## [Do you have a 3-bit selector or 8 to 1 multiplexer component?](https://forum.plexim.com/t/do-you-have-a-3-bit-selector-or-8-to-1-multiplexer-component/244)

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**Author:** [@Plexim\_Support\_Team](https://forum.plexim.com/u/Plexim_Support_Team)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.plexim.com/t/do-you-have-a-3-bit-selector-or-8-to-1-multiplexer-component/244 "2018-01-16T17:30:13Z")

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