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Double Switch

Purpose

Ideal changeover switch.

Library

Switches

Description

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This changeover switch provides an ideal short or open circuit. If the gate input signal is zero the switch is in the upper position. For all other values the switch is in the lower position.

Parameters and Dialog Box

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Initial position
Initial position of the switch. The switch is initially in the upper position if the parameter evaluates to zero. For all other values it is in the lower position. This parameter may either be a scalar or a vector corresponding to the implicit width of the component. The default value is 0.

Probe Signals

Switch position
State of the internal switches. The signal outputs 0 if the switch is in the upper position, and 1 if it is in the lower position.