Running a Simulation

Solvers are numerical integration algorithms that compute the system dynamics over time using information contained in the model. Simulink provides solvers to support the simulation of a broad range of systems, including continuous-time (analog), discrete-time (digital), hybrid (mixed-signal), and multirate systems of any size.

These solvers can simulate stiff systems and systems with state events, such as discontinuities, including instantaneous changes in system dynamics.

You can specify simulation options, including the type and properties of the solver, simulation start and stop times, and whether to load or save simulation data. You can also set optimization and diagnostic information for your simulation. Different combinations of options can be saved with the model.

An end-to-end, multirate defense communications system, modeled in Simulink and the Communications and Signal processing blocksets. Simulink solvers automatically determine when to call each block’s methods. Click on image to see enlarged view.