Altair PSIM - Power Electronics Design & Simulation Software
Design, simulate, and optimize power conversion and motor drive systems with speed and accuracy.
What is Altair PSIM?
Altair PSIM is a high-speed power electronics simulation software developed by Altair for designing and validating power conversion and motor drive systems. It is designed specifically for power electronics, motor control, and motor drive simulation, helping engineers model converters and control strategies, analyze switching behavior and losses, and iterate faster from concept to implementation.
Use PSIM to simulate common topologies such as DC-DC converters, inverters, and power supplies, with applications across motor drives, microgrids, renewable energy systems, and EV powertrains.
Why Choose PSIM?
Simulation and control solutions for power electronics and motor drive systems.
PSIM Power Electronics Simulation Software
PSIM provides industry-leading tools for power electronics simulation and design validation, including embedded code generation, C-block modeling, and fast system-level simulation to help engineers design and optimize power conversion systems.
SmartCtrl Pro – Control Design for Power Converters
SmartCtrl Pro enables engineers to design, model, and simulate control loops for digital and analog power converters, supporting applications such as DC-DC converters and power factor correction systems.
PSIM Embedded Code Generation & Co-Simulation
PSIM accelerates the transition from simulation to real-world deployment with embedded code generation and co-simulation tools that validate control strategies and generate optimized C code for embedded platforms.
Key Capabilities of PSIM Software
Advanced simulation, control, and integration capabilities for power electronics and motor drive development.
Dedicated to Power Electronics and Motor Drives
PSIM is purpose-built for power electronics simulation and motor drive applications, enabling accurate modeling of converters, control strategies, and electromechanical systems.
Superior Simulation Capabilities
PSIM’s high-speed simulation engine delivers reliable convergence for high-frequency switching, allowing engineers to focus on analysis instead of fixing simulation issues.
Robust Design Tools and Suites
PSIM includes specialized design suites for power supplies, motor drives, EMI analysis, filter design, and HEV powertrain systems, supporting rapid and validated design workflows.
Links to Third-Party Tools
PSIM integrates seamlessly with MATLAB/Simulink, Questa/ModelSim, LTspice, and FMI-compatible tools through co-simulation for system-level verification.
Easy Abstraction Functionalities
Multiple levels of model abstraction allow users to balance simulation speed and accuracy, adapting models to specific design and validation goals.
Vast Support and Resource Library
A comprehensive library of examples, tutorials, and on-demand webinars helps engineers accelerate learning and get the most out of PSIM.
Expert Support Beyond the Software
With TrueInsight, your PSIM implementation goes beyond software licensing.
Our engineering-focused support team provides fast response times, direct access to simulation experts, and end-to-end guidance—from initial setup and model development to advanced power electronics and motor drive simulations. We help engineering teams shorten learning curves, validate designs faster, and apply PSIM effectively to real-world applications.
Learn More About Power Electronics with PSIM
In-depth technical articles, tutorials, and best practices focused on Altair PSIM and power electronics simulation.
System Characterization in Altair PSIM
Learn how PSIM enables accurate system characterization for power electronics designs, improving validation and performance analysis.
Read Article →Altair PSIM and Embed Co-Simulation
Discover how co-simulation with PSIM and Embed accelerates control design, verification, and embedded workflow integration.
Read Article →Frequently Asked Questions about PSIM
Altair PSIM is used for high-speed simulation and design of power electronics and motor drive systems. Engineers rely on PSIM to model converters, inverters, control strategies, and electromechanical systems, enabling fast iteration and accurate validation of power conversion designs.
Unlike SPICE-based tools that focus on detailed circuit-level behavior, PSIM is optimized for system-level power electronics and control simulation. It offers significantly faster simulation speeds, better convergence for switching systems, and an environment tailored to power converters and motor drives.
Yes. PSIM is widely used for motor control and inverter design, supporting applications such as AC and DC motor drives, PMSM and induction motors, and advanced control techniques for traction, industrial drives, and electric vehicles.
PSIM supports control design through built-in control blocks and integration with tools like SmartCtrl Pro. It also enables embedded code generation, allowing engineers to move from simulation to real-time implementation and hardware testing more efficiently.
Altair PSIM is used across industries such as automotive and electric vehicles, renewable energy, aerospace, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and power supply design—where fast and accurate power electronics simulation is critical.
Yes. PSIM integrates with MATLAB/Simulink, Questa/ModelSim, LTspice, and FMI-compatible tools through co-simulation, enabling system-level verification and multi-domain validation workflows.
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