Introduction to simulink in
MATLAB
Outline
• Introduction to SIMULINK
• SIMULINK Based Modeling
• SIMULINK Library Blocks
• Application Toolboxes
• SIMULINK Blocksets
• Examples
Modeling and Simulation
• Model is a representation of a theory that can be used for
prediction and control.
• To develop a model, mathematical expressions describing
the behavior of the system should be known.
• A model must be realistic, simple to understand, easy to
develop and manipulate.
• Simulation is a technique that involves setting up a model
of real situation and performing experiments on the
model.
• Simulation offers a fast and economical means to conduct
studies on the system.
Introduction to SIMULINK
What is SIMULINK?
• SIMULINK is a software add-on to MATLAB® which is a
Mathematical tool developed by The Mathworks.
• MATLAB is powered by extensive numerical analysis capability.
• SIMULINK (SIMULation and LINK) software models, simulates,
and analyzes dynamic systems.
• SIMULINK can be used to explore the behavior of a wide range
of real-world dynamic systems.
• It is used to visually program a dynamic system (those
governed by Differential equations) and look at results.
• The main advantage is the availability of templates / building
blocks, which avoid the necessity of typing code for small
mathematical processes.
Contd…
• SIMULINK provides a graphical editor, customizable block
libraries, and solvers for modeling and simulating dynamic
systems.
• It provides a graphical, “drag and drop” environment for
building simple and complex signal and system for dynamic
simulations.
• MATLAB algorithms can be incorporated into SIMULINK
models and simulation results can be exported to MATLAB
for further analysis.
• Various toolboxes for different techniques, such as control
system, power system, optimization, Fuzzy Logic, Neural
Networks, etc. are available with SIMULINK, which enhance
the processing power of the tool.
Contd…
• SIMULINK provides a Graphical User interface (GUI) for building models
as block diagrams.
• A comprehensive block library of sinks, sources, linear and nonlinear
components, and connectors are included in SIMULINK. If these blocks
do not meet the requirement, one can also create his/her own blocks.
• The interactive graphical environment simplifies the modeling process,
eliminating the need to formulate difference equations in a language or
program.
• Data/information from various blocks are sent to another block by lines
connecting the relevant blocks.
• In simulation, data is processed and transferred only at discrete
times, since all computers are discrete systems.
• A SIMULATION time step (otherwise called an INTEGRATION time step)
is essential, and the selection of that step is determined by the fastest
dynamics in the simulated system.
Key features of SIMULINK
• Graphical editor for building and managing hierarchical
block diagrams.
• Libraries of predefined blocks for modeling continuous-
time and discrete-time systems.
• Simulation engine with fixed-step and variable-
stepODE solvers.
• Scopes and data displays for viewing simulation results
• Model analysis tools for refining model architecture
and increasing simulation speed
• MATLAB Function block for importing MATLAB
algorithms into models
How to construct and simulate a model?
• Open the ‘SIMULINK Library Browser’ by clicking
on SIMULINK
• Open a New Model from file Manu
• Open required System from SIMULINK Library
• Identify Specific Block from SIMULINK sub-system
• Drag the Block using mouse to the new model
• Repeat 3 to 5 as required
• Join different Blocks using mouse
• Start Simulation using drop down Manu
SIMULINK Library
The Library Browser
displays a tree-structured
view of the SIMULINK
block libraries installed on
your system.
One can build models by
copying blocks from the
Library Browser into a
model window.
Click the new-model
icon in the upper left
corner to start a new
SIMULINK file
Select the SIMULINK
icon to obtain
elements of the
model
Creating new Model
Model is created in this window
Library of elements
SIMULINK Library: Sources and Sinks
Source: Scope
Double-click on the Scope to view the simulation results
Displays its input with respect to simulation time.
Have multiple axes and all have common time range.
Can adjust amount of time and range of input.
Can resize, move and modify scopes parameter during
simulation
Powergui
• The Powergui block allows you to choose one
of the following methods to solve your circuit:
• Continuous:
• Discrete:
• Phasor solution
