2-Day Advanced SIMPLIS (Remote) Training - China

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Training Introduction

This two-day course is designed to provide current users with the advanced understanding needed to become highly skilled at creating SIMPLIS models of switching power supplies. Participants will attend remotely but will interact with the instructors in real-time, and engage in all the hands-on exercises that are part of our normal in-person training courses.

Training Time, Holding Method, and Training Target

  • July 8-9, 9:00-17:30 (Beijing Time)
  • Online Training
  • Facing Mainland China

Course Description

  • How to create SIMPLIS models that run fast and quickly find the Periodic Operating Point
  • How to parameterize a SIMPLIS model
  • Methods to create time-domain models for critical power stage components (MOSFETs, drivers, rectifiers, inductors, and transformers)
  • Essential details for conducting a comprehensive analysis of power supply performance
  • Techniques for measuring time-domain waveforms and AC analyses such as Bode plots, input and output impedance
  • Designing and modeling magnetic devices using the SIMPLIS Magnetics Design Module
  • Predicting the interaction between MOSFET driver limitations and losses in power MOSFETs

Who Will Benefit From This Course

  • Engineers with modest to extensive experience using SIMPLIS to design switching power supplies
  • Experienced users of SIMPLIS will benefit significantly from this advanced course

Training Course Outline

Thursday, July 8

8:30 am Participants arrive early for the first day.  (Make sure all students can run simulations and can access technical support.)
8:45 am Welcome and a brief introduction. (Review mechanics and how to access tech support and ask questions of presenters)
9:00 am Module 1 - Overview of the SIMPLIS EnvironmentRonald Wong
  • 1.0 SIMPLIS Basics
    • 1.0.1 SIMPLIS is a Time-Domain Simulator, all the Time, for Every Analysis, Period
    • 1.0.2 PWL Simulation and Modeling
    • 1.0.3 Multi-Level Modeling
    • 1.0.4 Accuracy of PWL Models
    • 1.0.5 POP and AC Analysis
  • Introduction to DVM: What is DVM?
10:45 am Mid-morning break
12:30 am Lunch break
1:15 pm Module 2 - Advanced SIMPLISTom Wilson/Andrija Stupar
  • 2.0 Transient Analysis Settings
  • 2.1 Initial Conditions and Back Annotation
  • 2.2 How POP Really Works
  • 2.3 Managing Simulation Data
3:15 pm Mid-afternoon break
5:30 pm Done for the day

Friday, July 9

9:00 am Module 3 - Running SIMPLIS SimulationsMatthew Fortin
  • 3.0 A Look Under the SIMPLIS Hood
    • 3.0.1 What Happens When You Press F9?
    • 3.0.2 What Actual Device is Simulated in SIMPLIS?
  SIMPLIS ApplicationsTom Wilson
  • Modeling Switching Losses
10:45 am Mid-morning break
12:30 pm Lunch break
1:15 pm Module 3 - Running SIMPLIS Simulations (continued)Tom Wilson
  • 3.1 SIMPLIS Multi-Step Analysis
  • 3.2 SIMPLIS Monte Carlo Analysis
  • 3.3 Loading a Schematic with Component Values
3:15 pm Mid-afternoon break
3:30 pm SIMPLIS ApplicationsAndrija Stupar
  • SIMPLIS Magnetics Design Module
5:30 pm Course ends

Speaker Introduction

Dr. Ronald Wong is the creator of the SIMPLIS simulation engine, which began as part of his Ph.D. research at Duke University.  He has been involved in the commercial development of SIMPLIS since 1991 when he became one of the founders of what would eventually become SIMPLIS Technologies.  

Matthew Fortin is a product developer at SIMPLIS Technologies. He has designed several popular tools to support the creation of SIMPLIS models for MOSFETs and nonlinear inductors and capacitors.  Before joining the SIMPLIS team he was an Applications Engineer at Intersil where he helped customers use SIMPLIS to examine the performance of Intersil power management ICs.

Dr. Andrija Stupar received his Ph.D. in Power Electronics from the University of Toronto. He is the lead developer in charge of our new Magnetics Design Module. He previously worked for Gecko Simulations.

Dr. Tom Wilson is president of SIMPLIS and has a master's degree in engineering and a doctorate in engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.  He has 30 years of practical experience in switching power supply design, manufacturing, and marketing. He is dedicated to using simulation to improve the power supply design and development process.

Daily Schedule

09:00  Class Starts
10:30  Coffee Break
12:30  Break for Lunch
13:15  Resume
15:00  Short Break
17:30  Done for the day

Prerequisites

Participants are assumed to have:

  • Some practical experience using SIMetrix/SIMPLIS in power supply applications
  • Completed the SIMPLIS Tutorial before attending this training course.

For those without a license for the full version, the tutorial can be completed using the free-to-download SIMetrix/SIMPLIS Elements Version

Contact Details

Contact: Tiger Liu
Phone number:0571-85464125-878   13757135724
Mail: liubiao@easi-tech.com