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.
Its high-performance engine supports advanced verification workflows such as Monte Carlo analysis, Fault Analysis, and DFMEA, helping engineers validate and optimize power conversion systems with speed and confidence. Learn more in the Altair Community.
SmartCtrl Pro – Control Design for Power Converters
SmartCtrl Pro is an APA partner product focused on control design for digital and analog power converters. It enables engineers to model and simulate control loops for applications such as DC-DC converters and power factor correction systems.
With its intuitive interface, SmartCtrl Pro supports fast iteration and validation of control strategies, helping improve efficiency, stability, and overall power system performance.
PSIM Embedded Code Generation & Co-Simulation
Accelerate the transition from simulation to implementation with PSIM’s embedded code generation and co-simulation capabilities. Validate control strategies, generate C code, and integrate with embedded platforms for faster, more reliable deployment of power electronics systems.
Key Capabilities of PSIM Software
Advanced simulation, control, and integration capabilities for power electronics and motor drive development.
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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.
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.
Ready to Take the Next Step with Altair PSIM?
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