Mechatronic Actuators
R2026bActuators and motors, such as DC motor, stepper motor, generic
rotary actuator
Provide rotational or translational motion for electro-mechanical systems using actuators, drivers, and motors.
Simscape Blocks
 | FEM-Parameterized Linear Actuator | Linear actuator defined in terms of magnetic flux |
 | FEM-Parameterized Rotary Actuator | Rotary actuator defined in terms of magnetic flux |
 | Generic Linear Actuator | Generic linear actuator driven from DC voltage source or PWM driver |
 | Generic Rotary Actuator | Generic rotary actuator driven from DC voltage source or PWM driver |
 | Piezo Bender | Piezoelectric bimorph beam of rectangular cross-section |
 | Piezo Linear Actuator | Force-speed characteristics of linear piezoelectric traveling wave motor |
 | Piezo Rotary Actuator | Torque-speed characteristics of rotary piezoelectric traveling wave motor |
 | Piezo Stack | Electrical and force characteristics of piezoelectric stacked actuator |
 | Solenoid | Electrical characteristics and generated force of solenoid |
Topics
- Parameterize Blocks from Data Sheets
Overview of techniques used to specify block parameters to match the data from manufacturer data sheets.
- Simulating Thermal Effects in Rotational and Translational Actuators
Simulate generated heat and device temperature by using the thermal ports.
- Tune an Electric Drive
Tune a cascaded control system for a DC motor.
