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Description
Numerous circuit simulators exist in the marketplace today. Their advertisements boast about high performance, remarkable speed, being industry-standard (such as SPICE), and being user-friendly with a highly intuitive interface. To determine the effectiveness of a tool, it’s best to try it out for yourself, which is exactly what many users of NL5 have done. I look forward to hearing the positive feedback they will likely share soon. It’s important to note what to anticipate from NL5: it is not just another variation of SPICE, nor can it be considered a direct substitute. In certain applications, NL5 demonstrates significant advantages, while in others it performs adequately, and there are some areas where it may not be suitable at all. Ultimately, the versatility of NL5 makes it a compelling option for specific tasks within circuit simulation.
Description
Simcenter PSIM is a specialized Siemens software solution for simulating and designing power electronics, motor drives, and related control systems. It is built to help engineers calculate power converter losses, evaluate motor drive efficiency, analyze conducted EMI, and develop analog or digital control strategies. The platform combines an intuitive interface with a reliable simulation engine that helps reduce time spent fixing convergence problems. Simcenter PSIM is especially useful for high-speed switching simulations because it can handle challenging current and voltage waveforms more smoothly than many general-purpose tools. Engineers can use its design suites for power supplies, resonant LLC converters, motor drives, EMI analysis, filter design, and hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems. The software can calculate switching and conduction losses for diodes, MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC devices, GaN devices, and losses in inductors. It also supports automatic embedded C code generation from control schematics, helping teams shorten development time and reduce manual coding effort. Verification features such as Monte Carlo, sensitivity, and fault analysis help users evaluate design robustness and support DFMEA activities. Simcenter PSIM gives power electronics teams a fast and practical environment for simulation, control prototyping, and design validation.
API Access
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API Access
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Pricing Details
$500 one-time payment
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Free Trial
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
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On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Deployment
Web-Based
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On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
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Webinars
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Live Training (Online)
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In Person
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Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
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Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
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Vendor Details
Company Name
Sidelinesoft
Founded
2009
Country
United States
Website
sidelinesoft.com/nl5
Vendor Details
Company Name
Siemens
Founded
1847
Country
Germany
Website
www.siemens.com/en-us/products/simcenter/systems-simulation/psim/