CABLES

Developed in collaboration with the CABLES suite analyzes irregular, asymmetrical and non-symmetrical transmission line structures and models consisting of long parallel wires, sheaths and insulation. CABLES solves electric line parameters such as capacitance, eddy currents and electric field strength. CABLES facilitates consideration of proximity effects when computing line and cable properties, providing the frequency dependent impedance matrices for the user. The results can be output to a proprietary file format used by for importing cable properties, or exported to a text data file for further analysis.

Visualize, Analyze, Optimize

CABLES provides outstanding visualization features for detailed analysis of electrical and electronic systems. Automated model creation using built-in API and Parametric Utilities combined with Self-Adaptive BEM and FEM solvers enable rapid optimization of designs.

The CABLES suite has been developed offering a modular approach, for customization and ease of use.

• CABLES Basic - Electric Line Parameters Calculation
• Electrostatic Module - Electric field strength, Force, Torque, Transmission line parameters and Capacitance
• Eddy-Current Module - Magnetic field analysis, Induced voltages, Displacement current, Flux linkage, Induced voltage, Power, impedance and Currents.

Features

A partial list of fully loaded features include:

• Electrostatic Module -
  • Simulation of non-linear conductivity and permittivity
  • Ability to assign constant or non-uniform charge distributions to surfaces
  • Electrostatic force and torque calculations
  • Transmission line parameter and capacitance calculations
  • A variety of display forms for plotting scalar and vector field quantities including graphs, contour plots, arrow plots, profile plots, streamline plots and vector loci plots
• Eddy-Current Module -
  • Intuitive and structured interface maximizes productivity for both experts and beginners
  • Ability to model voltage excitation and back EMF effects of coils and windings
  • Calculation of true AC resistance due to skin and proximity effects
  • Variety of refine wave forms available, such as sinusoidal sources with the DC offset and various square wave and triangular pulses
  • Solution of current induced in conductors and skin effect current impressed in conductors
  • Force, Torque, Flux linkage, Induced Voltage, Power and Impedance Parameters
• Common Features across the modules -
  • Transient, phasor and static analysis modes
  • Display forms for plotting scalar and vector field quantities include: graphs, contour plots, arrow plots, profile plots and vector loci plots
  • Data exportable to formatted files for integration with spreadsheets and other software packages
  • Batch function allows unattended solution of multiple files
  • Powerful parametric feature facilitates design optimization

White Paper

Efficient Simulation of Electric Line Parameters for Cables by Dr. Doug Craigen, Team Leader (Testing and Benchmarking), October 2019

CABLES product sheet