Non-ideal Switch Models in PSIM - How to Use Them and What to Use Them For

This webinar focuses on the use of PSIM level 2 MOSFET, IGBT, & diode models to see how a non-ideal switch transition can be modeled in PSIM. We also look at the non-ideal DSIM device models and evaluate their performance.

A PSIM level 2 model can be defined to provide a realistic device transition and uses a proper gate drive circuit to accomplish this. While they are not as detailed and "general" as a SPICE model they can provide very comparable waveforms and results.

We look at the performance of these non-ideal device models and do some comparisons to SPICE.

Examples include:

- Simple DC-DC converters

- Motor drives

- EMI considerations

- Impact of dv/dt & di/dt with distributed cable models

- Comparing old gen IGBT, MOSFET with new SiC-based devices

- Converter efficiency simulation with level 2 vs using thermal devices