Simulink Fundamentals

Learn how to use Simulink^®, a graphical simulation tool for modeling dynamic physical systems, using real-life examples.

Prerequisites: Simulink Onramp

Details and launch

This course is included with select licenses.

Benefits of the Self-Paced Format

Step-by-step instruction

Hands-on exercises with automated feedback

Access to MATLAB through your web browser

Shareable progress report and course certificate

About This Course

Lessons are available only in English.

1. Course Overview

Familiarize yourself with the course.

Course Overview
Course Example: 3D Printer

10 mins

2. Simulink Environment Overview

Learn new modeling constructs, visualization techniques, and how to exchange data with Simulink.

Simulink Basics
Advanced Modeling Constructs
Model Callbacks
Data I/O
View and Analyze Simulation Results
Review: Simulink Environment

90 mins

3. Modeling Continuous Dynamic Systems

Model and simulate continuous dynamic systems in Simulink.

Continuous Dynamic System Modeling Overview
Modeling Differential Equations
Modeling Continuous Transfer Functions and State-Space Representations
Modeling Physical Boundaries
Continuous Simulation Overview
Simulation Accuracy

55 mins

4. Modeling Discrete Dynamic Systems

Model and simulate discrete dynamic systems in Simulink.

Introduction to Discrete Signals
Discrete Dynamic System Modeling Overview
Modeling Difference Equations
Modeling Discrete Transfer Functions and State-Space Representations
Modeling Multirate Discrete Systems
Solving Discrete Dynamic Systems

50 mins

5. Subsystems

Group related blocks into subsystems.

Subsystem Basics
Customizing Subsystems
Summary
Introduction to Masking
Masking Subsystems

60 mins

6. Conditionally Executed Subsystems

Create subsystems that execute in response to a control signal.

Overview
Conditionally Executed Subsystems
Extruder Simulation

55 mins

7. Model Referencing

Create larger projects by referencing other models.

Model Referencing Workflow
Creating Model References
Managing Model Referencing
Accelerating Referenced Models

60 mins

8. Simulink Libraries

Create Simulink libraries and manage library links.

Libraries and Links
Creating a New Library
Using Your Custom Block
Managing Links
Library Link Manager
Adding Libraries to the Simulink Library Browser

25 mins

9. Optimizing Simulation Performance

Optimize simulation performance and troubleshoot common performance issues.

Simulation Speed vs. Accuracy
Fixed-Step Solvers
Variable-Step Solvers
Simulating Discontinuities in Your Dynamic Systems
Algebraic Loops
Dynamic System Stiffness

60 mins

10. Conclusion

Learn about next steps and give feedback on the course.

Additional Resources
Survey

5 mins

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Simulink Fundamentals is also offered in an instructor-led format.

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