dependant resistance SOLVED

Hi I wonder how to define a resistance value dependent on another resistor value. I have two parallel resistors (R1 and R2) and the value of R2 must be 2 times R1 (R1 is changing itself for which I want to use DC Sweep). Any help please?

by Hichi
December 29, 2020

2 Answers

Answer by mrobbins

The answer is to define a custom Parameter Element. (Search the toolbox and you'll find it.)

Here's an example with a custom parameter RVAL defined, and then both R1 and R2 have their resistances defined as multiples such as 2*RVAL.

Hope that helps.

ACCEPTED +2 votes
by mrobbins
December 30, 2020

Answer by Hichi

Dear mrobbins,

Thanks for the answer, it helped alot. My next challenge now is have an equation for RVAL (dependant to a current in my circuit). How would that be possible? I really appreciate your help. Thanks and regards Farya

+1 vote
by Hichi
December 30, 2020

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