PLECS MODEL
QUICK START GUIDE
FOR VIENNA PFC
2020 Microchip Technology Inc.
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
This document describes the procedure for installing PLECS simulation software,
configuring the simulation settings, simulating the Vienna Power Factor Correction
(PFC) model, and tutorial for using PLECS features used in the Vienna PFC model.
PLECS (Piecewise-Linear Electrical Circuit Simulation) is a simulation tool for power
electronics circuits and systems. Using ideal switches, it simulates the dynamic
behavior of complex systems quickly and efficiently. It uses a multi-domain approach
to simultaneously simulate the control, electrical, magnetic, thermal, and mechanical
domains. The Vienna PFC model incorporates the control, electrical, magnetic, and
thermal domains to provide an accurate representation of the Vienna PFC Reference
Design.
The design files, user's guide, and PLECS model of Microchip's 30 kW Vienna PFC
Reference Design can be downloaded at the following link:
https://www.microchip.com/PFC
FIGURE 1:
Vienna PFC Reference Design and PLECS Model.
