Extract integer by using ABM

[Miguel_Schultz]

Hi everyone,

How can I exctract integer from decimal by using ABM and different functions. For exmaple, if I have 15.5, how can I get 15? Pleace advice. Thunks.

Miguel_Schultz

Message Edited by Miguel_Schultz on 03-03-2009 05:40 PM

[OStep · Accepted solution]

Miguel,

Unfortunately the data types and functions/operators that can be used in ABM expressions are not as elaborate as in a programming language. You can't cast values and there are currently no floor/ceiling functions. Take a look at the Mathematical Expression section in the SPICE reference guide in Multisim Help to learn about what can be used within expressions.

One solution is to make a quantizer using the table function. For example,

table(v(1),0,0,0.9999,0,1,1,1.9999,1,2,2)

quantizes the values on v(1) to 0,1,2

You can alternatively use the VOLTAGE_CONTROLLED_PIECEWISE_LINEAR_SOURCE component from Sources/Controlled_Voltage_Sources family. This component does the same job as the table function.

Thanks