Resistor, Inductor and Capacitor (RLC) components
The following are the circuit components supported as of SimLab:
| Component | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Resistor, Inductor and Capacitor | 
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RLC components. Orientation does not affect the computation. |
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Resistor, inductor, and capacitor components are used to define the RLC components of the circuit. The inputs are the resistance, inductance and capacitance along with the initial voltage values.
Note: For Magnetic AC 3D and
Supplied Conductors AC solutions the Capacitor component
needn't Initial Voltage, but only Capacitance value:
Current-Voltage characteristics
The Current Voltage characteristics for each of these different components is mentioned in the table below
| Component | Current-voltage characteristic | Characteristic quantity | Initial value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resistor |  |
R is the value of the resistance (in Ω) | |
| Coil |  |
L is the value of the coil inductance (in H) | Initial current I(t=0) |
| Capacitor |  |
C is the value of the capacitance (in F) | Initial voltage U(t=0) |
where:
- U(t) is the voltage at the terminals of the component (in V)
- I(t) is the current flowing through the component (in A)
Tips and Tricks
- To modelize an "Open Circuit", a resistance with a big value (like 100 000 Ohm) can be connected.