Simulink (system simulation Matlab extension)

Simulink is used for modeling, simulation and analysis of dynamic systems. It is particularly suitable for applications in control engineering, signal processing, mechatronics and system development.

Simulink is particularly suitable for students and teachers in engineering subjects, especially mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, physics and computer science. Scientific staff who carry out model-based simulations also benefit from the software.

The provision and license management is carried out by the IT Service Centre. The respective departments are responsible for technical deployment.

Simulink is a graphical extension of MATLAB for modeling, simulating and analyzing dynamic systems. It enables the creation of block diagrams to describe time-dependent processes. Simulink is often used in combination with MATLAB.

There are various free alternatives to Simulink:

• Xcos [external]
• OpenModelica [external]
• Hopsan [external]
• SimulIDE [external]

• Block-based modeling: Systems are built using a graphical user interface with function blocks.

• Simulation of dynamic systems: Support for continuous, discrete and hybrid systems.

• Modular structure: Models can be structured hierarchically and reused.

• MATLAB integration: Seamless connection to the MATLAB environment for pre-/post-processing or complex functions.

• Toolbox extensions: Special libraries for e.g. control engineering, signal processing or vehicle dynamics.

• Stateflow: Enables the modeling of event-driven systems and state machines.

• Automatic code generation: With tools such as Simulink Coder, C/C++ code can be automatically generated from models, which facilitates implementation in embedded systems.

• Real-time simulation: Integration with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) allows real-time simulations to be carried out.

• In the course "Control Engineering", students model a spring-mass-damper system and analyze its time response.

• A master's thesis examines the behavior of an electric motor model under different control algorithms.

• In a research project, a model-based design of a control loop for a robot axis is simulated and optimized.

• Operating systems: Windows 10/11, macOS (incl. Apple Silicon support), Linux.

• Processor: An x86-64 processor with four or more cores and AVX2 support is recommended.

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• RAM: At least 8 GB, 16 GB recommended.

• Disk space: 4-6 GB for typical installations, up to 25 GB for full installations.

• Access is via a campus license.

• Persons with a UniAccount can obtain the software via the IT Service Center.

• Logging in with an account name and password may be required during installation or when accessing network licenses.

• MathWorks offers the MATLAB Package Manager, which facilitates the installation and administration of products and support packages.

• Simulink documentation [external]
• Simulink introductory course [external]
• Community/Forum [external]
• Videos/Webinars [external]
• Examples/reference models [external]

No training courses are currently offered.

The software is operated locally. Data protection is the responsibility of the user, especially when processing sensitive or personal data in simulation models.

Simulink is part of the MATLAB toolbox and is subject to the license conditions of MathWorks. Use is restricted to business and study-related purposes within the scope of the campus license.