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Current Source (Controlled)

Purpose

Generate variable current

Library

Electrical / Sources

Description

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The Controlled Current Source generates a variable current between its two electrical terminals. The direction of a positive current through the component is marked with an arrow. The momentary current is determined by the signal fed into the input of the component.


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

Probe Signals

Source current
The source current in amperes (A).
Source voltage
The voltage measured across the source, in volts (V).
Source power
The instantaneous output power of the source, in Watts (W).