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The Meaning of "Voltage" in AC/DC module

Posted Jul 14, 2016, 12:00 p.m. EDT 3 Replies

Stephan Barlow

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Hi,
I am currently working on a COMSOL microwave cavity model with a coaxial port and external circuit. The voltage source has a default voltage setting of 1(V). In the context of AC power this is an ambiguous term, i.e., does this mean

a) 1 V peak-to-peak
b) 1 V zero-to-peak
c) 1 V RMS
d) Or something else?

Thanks,

Stephan

3 Replies Last Post Jul 14, 2016, 5:36 p.m. EDT

Jeff Hiller COMSOL Employee

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Posted: 8 years ago

Hello Stephan,
It's b. "All values are peak values rather than RMS.", per AC/DC Module User's Guide, version 5.2a, page 274.
Best,
Jeff

Stephan Barlow

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Posted: 8 years ago

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for the answer.

And where can I get a copy of "AC/DC Module User's Guide, version 5.2a, page 274" ?

Stephan

Jeff Hiller COMSOL Employee

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Posted: 8 years ago

All manuals are accessed through the File > Help > Documentation menu.
Best,
Jeff

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