Clock Block
Outputs the current simulation time
Open Clock in BlockWerk →# Clock Block
Description
Outputs the current simulation time as a signal. Essential for creating time-dependent systems, lookup tables, or simply monitoring simulation progress.
Mathematical Model
y(t) = t
Parameters
None.
Examples
Time Visualization
Connect directly to a uPlotDisplay to see time progressing linearly.
Remarks
- No inputs required — purely a source block.
- Output increases monotonically from 0.
- Useful as input for MathFunction blocks (e.g.,
sin(time)via Trigonometric).
See Also
- Step: For time-triggered transitions
- Ramp: For linearly increasing signals with configurable slope
- SignalGenerator: For periodic time-based signals