Components

Geometry Elements


The component feature allows you to insert a data file or ideal component into your geometry project. The analysis engine, em, uses circuit theory to attach the specified component to your geometry for the simulation, or creates ports which may be used by a circuit simulation tool. The component is represented by a schematic in the project editor. Follow the links below for more information about components.

What is a component?

Which model should I choose for my Component?

How do I determine the ground node connection for a Component?

How do I determine the terminal width for my Component?

How do I add a Data File Component to my circuit?

How do I add a Ideal Component to my circuit?

How do I add a Ports Only Component to my circuit?

How do I move a Component?

What's the difference between a terminal and a port on an Component?

How do I change the position of an Component port?

Editing an Component and Component Ports

How do I change the terminal number on an Component?

How do I change a port number on an Component?

How do I turn off the Component assistant?

How do I turn the Component assistant back on?

For a detailed discussion of Components and their properties, please refer to the "Components" chapter in the Sonnet User's Guide. Co-calibrated ports are used to implement the Component feature; more information about co-calibrated ports can be found in the "Ports" chapter in the Sonnet User's Guide.