Current Source DC

Purpose

Generate constant current

Library

Electrical / Sources

Description

The DC Current Source generates a constant current between its two electrical terminals. The direction of a positive current through the component is marked with an arrow.

Note

A current source may not be open-circuited or connected in series to an inductor or any other current source.

Parameters

Current: The magnitude of the constant current, in amperes \((\mathrm{A})\). This parameter may either be a scalar or a vector defining the width of the component. The default value is 1.

Probe Signals

Source current: The source current in amperes \((\mathrm{A})\).
Source voltage: The voltage measured across the source, in volts \((\mathrm{V})\).
Source power: The instantaneous output power of the source, in watts \((\mathrm{W})\).