Version 5.0 (R2008b) SimPowerSystems Software

This table summarizes what's new in Version 5.0 (R2008b):

New Features and ChangesVersion Compatibility ConsiderationsFixed Bugs and Known ProblemsRelated Documentation at Web Site

Yes
Details below

No

Bug Reports
Includes fixes

Printable Release Notes: PDF

Current product documentation

New features and changes introduced in this version are

New Ideal Switching Algorithm

New Ideal Switching algorithm, available in the Powergui block, enables faster and more accurate simulation of power electronic devices. For more information, see Using the Ideal Switching Device Method.

Changes to the Universal Bridge Block

The Universal Bridge block has two new options for modeling voltage-sourced converters (VSC):

New SimPowerSystems Demos

The following demos have been added in Version 5.0:

Demo Name

Description

Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) Power Train
(power_FCV_powertrain)

Demonstration of a Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) power train using SimPowerSystems and SimDriveline™. The FCV power train is of the series type. This FCV is propelled by one electric motor powered by a fuel cell and a battery.

Aircraft Electrical Power Generation and Distribution
(power_aircraft_distribution)

This circuit illustrates a generic aircraft Electrical Power Generation & Distribution System. The AC power frequency is variable and depends of the engine speed.

  


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