ACkomponents

ACkomponents is a collaborative project that compiles and distributes detailed models of alternating‑current electrical components for use in simulation, analysis, and education. The database includes standard elements such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, synchronous machines, and power electronic switches, each represented with parameters that capture behavior over a wide frequency range. The project maintains consistent data formats, typically using SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink compatible files, to ensure compatibility with popular circuit‑analysis tools.

The initiative was launched in 2018 by a consortium of university engineering departments and electrical‑industry partners who identified a need for high‑quality, openly licensed AC component data. Its core team publishes periodic releases that incorporate new components and updated specifications, drawing from manufacturer datasheets, peer‑reviewed research, and field‑tested prototypes. ACkomponents follows principles of reproducible research, requiring contributors to supply source documentation and validation evidence.

ACkomponents is widely used in academic research, where students design and evaluate power‑distribution networks, renewable‑energy converters, and signal‑processing circuits. Industry applications include the verification of power‑electronics control algorithms and the optimization of electric‑grid hardware. Because the data are openly licensed (CC‑BY and GPLv3 for derivative works), the resource supports open‑source projects and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration.

The project also offers an online portal that provides a searchable repository, tutorial videos on how to integrate component data into simulation packages, and a forum for troubleshooting and best‑practice exchange. ACkomponents has been cited in several peer‑reviewed journals and conferences, underscoring its role as a reliable reference for AC systems modeling.