DARMSTADT, GERMANY – CST has acquired a source code license for the Adapted Solutions Portunus system simulator, a deal that includes a multi-year collaboration contract.

System simulation helps engineers working on applications such as electrical, energy systems, power electronics and drives with many elements interacting in multiple domains. The Portunus simulator models systems using approaches such as network, block diagram and state machine in order to simulate electrical, mechanical and thermal systems in time and frequency domain as well as for steady-state (DC calculation) and operating point (OP). It also supports VHDL-AMS and SPICE to exchange models with other simulation tools and offers comprehensive thermal and power electronics component libraries.

CST plans to integrate the technology into its Studio Suite product environment. Access to the Portunus multi-domain system simulation will be available as an extension to the CST license. Models generated by CST simulation software can be implemented in Portunus system simulations, expanding the capabilities of both tools.

“Being able to simulate entire systems unlocks new possibilities for hybrid and multi-domain simulation,” said Dr. Peter Thoma, managing director, CST. “Our vision is to create a seamless system simulation environment for our customers."