2D Current/Current Density
Current sources are available in the Magnetostatic, Eddy Current, and Transient solver types. This type of source specifies the total DC current, or the magnitude and phase of the AC current on a conductor. Currents can be defined as total current, current density, or as functions.
Current sources may also be specified on a selected edge or edges. Edge currents can be defined as total surface current or a surface current density. In the case of edge currents, Eddy current effects are not modeled, since all currents are surface currents.
Generally,
- If the total surface current is specified, the current density is assumed to be uniform.
- If the current density is specified, you may define a uniform current density or one that varies as a function of position to model specific distributions of current on the surface.