Definition for self-commutated switches
According to this definition..



So I guess as long as those transistors are not driven from elsewhere you can call them that. However, that really depends on where you define the boundaries of the "convertor or electronic switch"...

Seems rather bizarre to me though, without reading the rest of the PSIM thing's manual for more context.

However since I assume you are talking about THIS PSIM, which is tailored to power products, motor controllers and the like, then the terminology, though confusing, is more applicable.


  Powersim (PSIM) is specialized in electrical engineering simulation and design tools for research and product development in power supplies, motor drives, power conversion and control systems.