Value Reference

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Derived Parameters

absDetune
|f − f0| / f0
readout
Name
Absolute detuning ratio
Symbol
|δ|
Units
—
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
|δ| = |f − f0| / f0
Meaning
Normalized absolute frequency offset between the applied excitation frequency and the resonance frequency. Indicates how far the operating point is from resonance, independent of whether it is above or below f0.
Related
detune, f0, fs
Notes
A value of 0 means exact tuning at resonance. Unlike detune, this metric discards sign and reports only the magnitude of the mismatch.
Bin
B (susceptance)
readout
Name
Input susceptance
Symbol
B
Units
S
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
B = Im(Y_in)
Meaning
Imaginary part of input admittance. Captures the reactive (energy-storing) component seen by the source.
Related
Gin, Zin
Notes
Sign depends on your convention (capacitive vs inductive).
BW
BW ≈ f0/Q0
readout
Name
Resonant bandwidth
Symbol
BW
Units
Hz
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
BW ≈ f0 / Q0
Meaning
Approximate −3 dB bandwidth around resonance for a lightly damped resonance (high Q).
Related
f0, Q0
Notes
Approximation; accuracy improves for higher Q.
detune
Detune (ω-ω0)/ω0
readout
Name
Detuning ratio
Symbol
δ
Units
—
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
δ = (ω − ω0) / ω0
Meaning
Normalized deviation of the excitation angular frequency from the natural resonance frequency.
Related
f0, fs
Notes
0 means exactly tuned to resonance.
f0
f0 (LC)
readout
Name
Resonance frequency
Symbol
f₀
Units
Hz
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
f₀ = 1 / (2π√(LC))
Meaning
Natural LC resonance frequency (where X_L = X_C).
Related
L, C, Q0, detune
Notes
Applies to the LC portion of the selected topology.
Gin
G (conductance)
readout
Name
Input conductance
Symbol
G
Units
S
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
G = Re(Y_in)
Meaning
Real part of input admittance. Represents dissipative loading as seen at the input.
Related
Bin, Zin, Rtotal
Notes
For a pure resistor, G = 1/R.
i0
I0 (steady)
readout
Name
Steady-state current
Symbol
I₀
Units
A
Where
Derived/summary metrics
Definition
Steady-state current metric (mode-dependent)
Meaning
Reported steady-state current for the active mode (sine or periodic pulse).
Related
Zin, Rtotal
Notes
Exact definition (peak vs RMS) follows the simulator’s convention for this readout.
iinf
I∞ = V / R_total
readout
Name
Final current (DC step limit)
Symbol
I∞
Units
A
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
I∞ = V / R_total
Meaning
Asymptotic current for a step/pulse held long compared to τ (ignoring C effects when applicable).
Related
V, Rtotal, tau
Notes
Most meaningful when the active topology admits a clear RL-type asymptotic branch-current interpretation.
Q0
Q0 (series)
readout
Name
Quality factor (series)
Symbol
Q
Units
—
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
Q ≈ ω0·L / R_total (series approximation)
Meaning
Ratio of stored reactive energy to energy dissipated per cycle, referenced to the series R at resonance.
Related
f0, BW, Rtotal
Notes
Higher Q → narrower bandwidth and larger voltage magnification in idealized cases.
resProx
Resonance proximity
readout
Name
Resonance proximity
Symbol
R_prox
Units
—
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
R_prox = 1 − |f − f0| / f0
Meaning
Indicates how close the operating frequency is to the circuit's resonance frequency. Values approaching 1 indicate operation very near resonance, while smaller values indicate increasing detuning.
Related
f0, fs, detune, absDetune
Notes
A normalized indicator of tuning quality. Exact resonance corresponds to R_prox = 1.
Rtotal
R_total = R_coil + R_load
readout
Name
Total series resistance
Symbol
R_total
Units
Ω
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
R_total = R_coil + R_load
Meaning
Effective lumped resistive term used in the active analytic model for damping, loss, and time-constant related calculations.
Related
Rcoil, Rload, tau, Zin
Notes
In simple series interpretations R_total = R_coil + R_load. In other topologies it should be interpreted in the context of the active model and measurement boundary.
Xcohm
X_C
readout
Name
Capacitive reactance
Symbol
X_C
Units
Ω
Where
Derived parameters (sine mode)
Definition
X_C = 1/(ωC)
Meaning
Magnitude of capacitive reactance at the active sine frequency.
Related
C, fs, Xnetohm
Notes
Uses ω = 2πf.
XLohm
X_L
readout
Name
Inductive reactance
Symbol
X_L
Units
Ω
Where
Derived parameters (sine mode)
Definition
X_L = ωL
Meaning
Inductive reactance at the active sine frequency.
Related
L, fs, Xnetohm
Notes
Uses ω = 2πf.
Xnetohm
X = X_L − X_C
readout
Name
Net reactance
Symbol
X
Units
Ω
Where
Derived parameters (sine mode)
Definition
X = X_L − X_C
Meaning
Net reactive part of impedance at the excitation frequency.
Related
XLohm, Xcohm, Zin
Notes
X=0 at resonance (for the appropriate topology/definition).
Zin
|Z_in|
readout
Name
Input impedance magnitude
Symbol
|Z_in|
Units
Ω
Where
Derived parameters
Definition
|Z_in| = sqrt(R_eq² + X_eq²) (for the active topology at the excitation frequency)
Meaning
Magnitude of the impedance seen by the source at the chosen measurement boundary.
Related
Rtotal, Xnetohm, Gin, Bin
Notes
Exact R_eq/X_eq depend on topology and how input is defined.

Energy Metrics

balErr
Energy balance (per)
readout
Name
Energy balance error
Symbol
ΔE
Units
J
Where
Energy tab → Period Energy Flow
Definition
ΔE = E_source − (E_load + E_coil_loss + ΔW_tank)
Meaning
Difference between supplied source energy and the accounted energy sinks over one steady-state period. Used as a numerical/physics consistency check.
Related
EgenPer, EloadPer, EcoilPer
Notes
Ideally near 0 (within numerical tolerance). Large offsets indicate a mismatch in accounting window, sign convention, or a bug.
chkLam
Check Δλ ?= L·Δi
readout
Name
Flux linkage consistency check
Symbol
Δλ
Units
Wb·turn
Where
Energy / Window checks
Definition
Δλ_check = L · Δi (within the selected window)
Meaning
Verifies the linear inductor relation between flux linkage change and current change in the chosen analysis window.
Related
L, dLamWin, dIwinLabel
Notes
Should match closely for a linear inductor model.
chkW
Check ΔW ?= ∫ vL·i dt
readout
Name
Inductor energy integral check
Symbol
ΔW_L
Units
J
Where
Energy / Window checks
Definition
ΔW_L ?= ∫(window) v_L(t)·i(t) dt
Meaning
Verifies that the computed change in magnetic energy matches the time integral of instantaneous inductor power over the same window.
Related
dWLtau, WLpkWin
Notes
A tight match supports correct sign conventions and windowing.
chkWC
Check ΔWc ?= ∫ vC·i dt
readout
Name
Capacitor energy integral check
Symbol
ΔW_C
Units
J
Where
Energy / Window checks
Definition
ΔW_C ?= ∫(window) v_C(t)·i(t) dt
Meaning
Verifies that the computed change in capacitor energy matches the time integral of instantaneous capacitor power over the same window.
Related
dWcapWin, WCpkWin
Notes
Helps validate capacitor power/energy accounting.
circRatio
Circulation ratio
readout
Name
Energy circulation ratio
Symbol
ρ_circ
Units
—
Where
PQ / Energy analysis
Definition
ρ_circ = |P_tank,avg| / P_src,avg
Meaning
Indicates how strongly energy circulates between reactive elements in the resonant tank relative to the net power supplied by the source.
Related
PtankAvgTau, PsrcAvgTau, PLavgTau, PCavgTau
Notes
Large values occur near resonance where reactive energy repeatedly exchanges between L and C while only a small net power is supplied by the source.
diagCurrentMax
Current max
readout
Name
Maximum current residual
Symbol
|Δi|_max
Units
A
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
max_t |i_model(t) − i_consistency(t)| over the current frame
Meaning
Largest instantaneous mismatch in the current-consistency diagnostic over the displayed frame.
Related
diagCurrentRms, diagCurrentNorm, diagOverallStatus
Notes
Displayed in amperes. This is the absolute residual magnitude, not the normalized score.
diagCurrentNorm
Current norm
readout
Name
Normalized current residual
Symbol
n_i
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
n_i = |Δi|_max / I_ref
Meaning
Dimensionless current-consistency score formed by dividing the current residual by a suitable signal reference amplitude.
Related
diagCurrentMax, diagCurrentRms, diagHistCurrentMax, diagHistCurrentRms
Notes
Used for classification. Smaller is better. Undefined if the chosen reference is too small.
diagCurrentRms
Current RMS
readout
Name
RMS current residual
Symbol
Δi_rms
Units
A
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
Δi_rms = rms(i_model(t) − i_consistency(t)) over the current frame
Meaning
Root-mean-square magnitude of the current-consistency residual across the displayed frame.
Related
diagCurrentMax, diagCurrentNorm, diagHistCurrentRms
Notes
More robust than the peak residual when judging average residual burden over the full frame.
diagFluxInt
Δλ from ∫vL dt
readout
Name
Flux linkage change from voltage integral
Symbol
Δλ_∫
Units
V·s
Where
Energy Audit panel → Energy Consistency
Definition
Δλ_∫ = ∫ v_L(t) dt over the current frame
Meaning
Change in flux linkage inferred directly from integrating the inductor voltage over the active frame.
Related
diagFluxState, diagFluxResidual, dLamWin, chkLam
Notes
For an ideal inductor, integrating vL gives the flux-linkage change.
diagFluxResidual
Δλ residual
readout
Name
Flux linkage residual
Symbol
Δλ_err
Units
V·s
Where
Energy Audit panel → Energy Consistency
Definition
Δλ_err = Δλ_∫ − L·Δi
Meaning
Difference between flux-linkage change obtained from integrating vL and the state-based result L·Δi.
Related
diagFluxInt, diagFluxState, diagWLResidual, diagWCResidual
Notes
Displayed together with a normalized residual. A value near zero indicates good consistency.
diagFluxState
L·Δi
readout
Name
Flux linkage change from state relation
Symbol
Δλ_state
Units
V·s
Where
Energy Audit panel → Energy Consistency
Definition
Δλ_state = L · (i_end − i_start)
Meaning
State-based flux-linkage change using the linear inductor relation λ = L·i.
Related
diagFluxInt, diagFluxResidual, L, dLamWin
Notes
Acts as the state-side consistency reference for the flux-linkage check.
diagHistCount
History window
readout
Name
Diagnostics history length
Symbol
N_hist
Units
frames
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
N_hist = number of stored diagnostic frames in the audit history window
Meaning
How many recent diagnostic frames are currently included in the temporal audit and stability statistics.
Related
diagTrend, diagWindowStatus
Notes
The history resets when topology changes.
diagHistCurrentMax
Current norm max
readout
Name
Maximum normalized current residual in history
Symbol
max(n_i)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
max(n_i[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Worst normalized current-consistency score observed across the active diagnostics history window.
Related
diagCurrentNorm, diagHistCurrentRms, diagHistOverallMax
Notes
Tracks the worst recent current residual severity.
diagHistCurrentRms
Current norm RMS
readout
Name
RMS normalized current residual in history
Symbol
rms(n_i)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
rms(n_i[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Average normalized current-consistency burden across the recent diagnostics history window.
Related
diagCurrentNorm, diagHistCurrentMax, diagHistOverallRms
Notes
Useful for judging whether elevated current residuals are persistent rather than isolated spikes.
diagHistKvlMax
KVL norm max
readout
Name
Maximum normalized KVL residual in history
Symbol
max(n_KVL)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
max(n_KVL[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Worst normalized KVL consistency score observed across the active diagnostics history window.
Related
diagKvlNorm, diagHistKvlRms, diagHistOverallMax
Notes
Highlights the largest recent KVL consistency excursion.
diagHistKvlRms
KVL norm RMS
readout
Name
RMS normalized KVL residual in history
Symbol
rms(n_KVL)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
rms(n_KVL[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Average normalized KVL consistency burden over the recent diagnostics history window.
Related
diagKvlNorm, diagHistKvlMax, diagHistOverallRms
Notes
Useful for assessing whether KVL residuals stay low over time, not just in a single frame.
diagHistOverallMax
Overall norm max
readout
Name
Maximum overall normalized residual in history
Symbol
max(n_overall)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
max(n_overall[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Worst overall normalized diagnostics score observed within the active history window.
Related
diagOverallStatus, diagHistOverallRms, diagWindowStatus
Notes
Acts as the principal severity metric for the temporal window classifier.
diagHistOverallRms
Overall norm RMS
readout
Name
RMS overall normalized residual in history
Symbol
rms(n_overall)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
rms(n_overall[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Average overall normalized diagnostics severity across the recent history window.
Related
diagHistOverallMax, diagWindowStatus, diagTrend
Notes
Helpful for distinguishing a persistent drift from a brief one-frame excursion.
diagHistPowerMax
Power norm max
readout
Name
Maximum normalized power residual in history
Symbol
max(n_P)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
max(n_P[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Worst normalized power-consistency score observed across the active diagnostics history window.
Related
diagPowerNorm, diagHistPowerRms, diagHistOverallMax
Notes
Tracks the largest recent power-balance consistency excursion.
diagHistPowerRms
Power norm RMS
readout
Name
RMS normalized power residual in history
Symbol
rms(n_P)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
rms(n_P[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Average normalized power-consistency burden over the recent diagnostics history window.
Related
diagPowerNorm, diagHistPowerMax, diagHistOverallRms
Notes
Useful when evaluating whether power residuals are persistently elevated.
diagHistVoltageMax
Voltage norm max
readout
Name
Maximum normalized voltage residual in history
Symbol
max(n_V)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
max(n_V[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Worst normalized voltage-consistency score observed across the active diagnostics history window.
Related
diagVoltageNorm, diagHistVoltageRms, diagHistOverallMax
Notes
Tracks the largest recent voltage residual severity.
diagHistVoltageRms
Voltage norm RMS
readout
Name
RMS normalized voltage residual in history
Symbol
rms(n_V)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
rms(n_V[k]) over stored history frames
Meaning
Average normalized voltage-consistency burden over the recent diagnostics history window.
Related
diagVoltageNorm, diagHistVoltageMax, diagHistOverallRms
Notes
Useful for judging whether voltage residual elevation is persistent across recent frames.
diagKvlMax
KVL max
readout
Name
Maximum KVL residual
Symbol
|ΔV_KVL|_max
Units
V
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
max_t |v_src(t) − v_R(t) − v_L(t) − v_C(t)| over the current frame
Meaning
Largest instantaneous Kirchhoff voltage-law mismatch over the displayed frame.
Related
diagKvlRms, diagKvlNorm, diagOverallStatus
Notes
Displayed in volts. This is the absolute KVL residual magnitude, not the normalized score.
diagKvlNorm
KVL norm
readout
Name
Normalized KVL residual
Symbol
n_KVL
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
n_KVL = |ΔV_KVL|_max / V_ref
Meaning
Dimensionless KVL consistency score formed by dividing the KVL residual by a suitable voltage reference amplitude.
Related
diagKvlMax, diagKvlRms, diagHistKvlMax, diagHistKvlRms
Notes
Used for classification. Smaller is better. Undefined if the voltage reference is too small.
diagKvlRms
KVL RMS
readout
Name
RMS KVL residual
Symbol
ΔV_KVL,rms
Units
V
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
ΔV_KVL,rms = rms(v_src(t) − v_R(t) − v_L(t) − v_C(t)) over the current frame
Meaning
Root-mean-square magnitude of the KVL residual across the displayed frame.
Related
diagKvlMax, diagKvlNorm, diagHistKvlRms
Notes
More robust than the peak KVL residual when evaluating full-frame consistency.
diagOverallStatus
Overall status
readout
Name
Overall diagnostics class
Symbol
class_overall
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
Worst class across KVL, power, current, voltage, and energy consistency checks
Meaning
Operator-facing summary of the current frame’s diagnostic health.
Related
diagWindowStatus, diagKvlNorm, diagPowerNorm, diagCurrentNorm, diagVoltageNorm
Notes
Displayed as OK, CHECK, UNDEFINED, or ERROR.
diagPowerMax
Power max
readout
Name
Maximum power residual
Symbol
|ΔP|_max
Units
W
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
max_t |p_balance_residual(t)| over the current frame
Meaning
Largest instantaneous mismatch in the power-balance consistency check over the displayed frame.
Related
diagPowerRms, diagPowerNorm, diagOverallStatus
Notes
Displayed in watts. This is the absolute residual magnitude, not the normalized score.
diagPowerNorm
Power norm
readout
Name
Normalized power residual
Symbol
n_P
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
n_P = |ΔP|_max / P_ref
Meaning
Dimensionless power-consistency score formed by dividing the power residual by a suitable power reference amplitude.
Related
diagPowerMax, diagPowerRms, diagHistPowerMax, diagHistPowerRms
Notes
Used for classification. Smaller is better. Undefined if the power reference is too small.
diagPowerRms
Power RMS
readout
Name
RMS power residual
Symbol
ΔP_rms
Units
W
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
ΔP_rms = rms(p_balance_residual(t)) over the current frame
Meaning
Root-mean-square magnitude of the power-consistency residual across the displayed frame.
Related
diagPowerMax, diagPowerNorm, diagHistPowerRms
Notes
Useful for judging average power-balance consistency over the full frame.
diagTopology
Topology
readout
Name
Active topology label
Symbol
topology
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
Operator-facing label for the current circuit topology
Meaning
Shows whether the diagnostics currently refer to Series R–L–C or C ∥ (R+L).
Related
topology, diagHistCount
Notes
The diagnostics history resets when topology changes.
diagTrend
Trend
readout
Name
Temporal diagnostics trend
Symbol
trend(n_overall)
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
Trend classification derived from the recent overall normalized history
Meaning
Shows whether the recent overall normalized diagnostics severity is rising, falling, or stable over the active history window.
Related
diagHistOverallMax, diagHistOverallRms, diagWindowStatus
Notes
Displayed as Rising, Falling, or Stable.
diagVoltageMax
Voltage max
readout
Name
Maximum voltage residual
Symbol
|ΔV|_max
Units
V
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
max_t |v_consistency_residual(t)| over the current frame
Meaning
Largest instantaneous mismatch in the voltage-consistency diagnostic over the displayed frame.
Related
diagVoltageRms, diagVoltageNorm, diagOverallStatus
Notes
Displayed in volts. This is the absolute residual magnitude, not the normalized score.
diagVoltageNorm
Voltage norm
readout
Name
Normalized voltage residual
Symbol
n_V
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
n_V = |ΔV|_max / V_ref
Meaning
Dimensionless voltage-consistency score formed by dividing the voltage residual by a suitable signal reference amplitude.
Related
diagVoltageMax, diagVoltageRms, diagHistVoltageMax, diagHistVoltageRms
Notes
Used for classification. Smaller is better. Undefined if the voltage reference is too small.
diagVoltageRms
Voltage RMS
readout
Name
RMS voltage residual
Symbol
ΔV_rms
Units
V
Where
Energy Audit panel → Residuals
Definition
ΔV_rms = rms(v_consistency_residual(t)) over the current frame
Meaning
Root-mean-square magnitude of the voltage-consistency residual across the displayed frame.
Related
diagVoltageMax, diagVoltageNorm, diagHistVoltageRms
Notes
Useful for judging average voltage-consistency quality over the full frame.
diagWCInt
ΔW_C from ∫vC·i dt
readout
Name
Capacitor energy change from power integral
Symbol
ΔW_C,∫
Units
J
Where
Energy Audit panel → Energy Consistency
Definition
ΔW_C,∫ = ∫ v_C(t)·i(t) dt over the current frame
Meaning
Change in capacitor stored energy inferred from integrating instantaneous capacitor power over the active frame.
Related
diagWCState, diagWCResidual, dWcapWin, chkWC
Notes
Integral-side capacitor energy consistency result.
diagWCResidual
ΔW_C residual
readout
Name
Capacitor energy residual
Symbol
ΔW_C,err
Units
J
Where
Energy Audit panel → Energy Consistency
Definition
ΔW_C,err = ΔW_C,∫ − ΔW_C,state
Meaning
Difference between capacitor energy change obtained from ∫vC·i dt and the state-based capacitor energy change.
Related
diagWCInt, diagWCState, diagWLResidual, diagFluxResidual
Notes
Displayed together with a normalized residual. A value near zero indicates good capacitor-energy consistency.
diagWCState
ΔW_C from state
readout
Name
Capacitor energy change from state relation
Symbol
ΔW_C,state
Units
J
Where
Energy Audit panel → Energy Consistency
Definition
ΔW_C,state = ½ C (v_C,end² − v_C,start²)
Meaning
State-based capacitor stored-energy change over the current frame.
Related
diagWCInt, diagWCResidual, C, dWcapWin
Notes
Acts as the state-side consistency reference for the capacitor energy check.
diagWindowStatus
Window status
readout
Name
Temporal window diagnostics class
Symbol
class_window
Units
—
Where
Energy Audit panel → Temporal Stability
Definition
Worst class across the recent history-window normalized diagnostics maxima
Meaning
Operator-facing summary of recent temporal stability, based on the active history window rather than a single frame.
Related
diagOverallStatus, diagHistOverallMax, diagHistOverallRms, diagTrend
Notes
Displayed as OK, CHECK, UNDEFINED, or ERROR.
diagWLInt
ΔW_L from ∫vL·i dt
readout
Name
Inductor energy change from power integral
Symbol
ΔW_L,∫
Units
J
Where
Energy Audit panel → Energy Consistency
Definition
ΔW_L,∫ = ∫ v_L(t)·i(t) dt over the current frame
Meaning
Change in inductor stored magnetic energy inferred from integrating instantaneous inductor power over the active frame.
Related
diagWLState, diagWLResidual, dWLtau, chkW
Notes
Integral-side magnetic-energy consistency result.
diagWLResidual
ΔW_L residual
readout
Name
Inductor energy residual
Symbol
ΔW_L,err
Units
J
Where
Energy Audit panel → Energy Consistency
Definition
ΔW_L,err = ΔW_L,∫ − ΔW_L,state
Meaning
Difference between magnetic energy change obtained from ∫vL·i dt and the state-based magnetic-energy change.
Related
diagWLInt, diagWLState, diagWCResidual, diagFluxResidual
Notes
Displayed together with a normalized residual. A value near zero indicates good magnetic-energy consistency.
diagWLState
ΔW_L from state
readout
Name
Inductor energy change from state relation
Symbol
ΔW_L,state
Units
J
Where
Energy Audit panel → Energy Consistency
Definition
ΔW_L,state = ½ L (i_end² − i_start²)
Meaning
State-based inductor stored magnetic-energy change over the current frame.
Related
diagWLInt, diagWLResidual, L, dWLtau
Notes
Acts as the state-side consistency reference for the magnetic-energy check.
dIwinLabel
Δi_win (0→τ)
readout
Name
Current change in window
Symbol
Δi_win
Units
A
Where
Energy tab → Window Magnetic (0→τ)
Definition
Δi_win = i(τ) − i(0) (for the defined 0→τ window)
Meaning
Net current change during the first time-constant window (0→τ).
Related
tau, L, dLamWin
Notes
Useful for comparing transient growth under different settings.
dLamWin
Δλ_win (0→τ)
readout
Name
Flux linkage change in window
Symbol
Δλ_win
Units
Wb·turn
Where
Energy tab → Window Magnetic (0→τ)
Definition
Δλ_win = L · Δi_win (linear inductor)
Meaning
Net change in flux linkage during 0→τ, derived from inductance and current change.
Related
L, dIwinLabel, chkLam
Notes
For linear inductors λ = L·i.
dQcapWin
ΔQ_C (0→τ)
readout
Name
Capacitor charge change in window
Symbol
ΔQ_C
Units
C
Where
Energy tab → Window Capacitor (0→τ)
Definition
ΔQ_C = C · (v_C(τ) − v_C(0))
Meaning
Net change in capacitor charge over the 0→τ window.
Related
C, dWcapWin
Notes
Uses Q = C·V.
dWcapWin
ΔW_C (0→τ)
readout
Name
Capacitor energy change in window
Symbol
ΔW_C
Units
J
Where
Energy tab → Window Capacitor (0→τ)
Definition
ΔW_C = ½ C (v_C(τ)² − v_C(0)²)
Meaning
Net change in capacitor stored energy over the 0→τ window.
Related
C, chkWC, WCpkWin
Notes
Uses W_C = ½ C V².
dWLtau
ΔW_L (0→τ)
readout
Name
Inductor energy change in window
Symbol
ΔW_L
Units
J
Where
Energy tab → Window Magnetic (0→τ)
Definition
ΔW_L = ½ L (i(τ)² − i(0)²)
Meaning
Net change in stored magnetic energy over the 0→τ window.
Related
L, chkW, WLpkWin
Notes
Uses W_L = ½ L I².
Ecirc
E_circ / period
readout
Name
Circulating energy per period
Symbol
E_circ
Units
J
Where
PQ / Energy analysis
Definition
E_circ = ∫₀ᵀ |p_tank(t)| dt
Meaning
Total reactive energy exchanged between the inductor and capacitor during one excitation period.
Related
circRatio, PtankAvgTau, PLavgTau, PCavgTau
Notes
Represents the magnitude of internal energy exchange in the resonant tank. Large values indicate strong reactive energy circulation even when the net source power is small.
EcoilPer
E_coil_loss / period
readout
Name
Coil loss energy per period
Symbol
E_coil
Units
J
Where
Energy tab → Period Energy Flow
Definition
E_coil = ∫(period) i(t)² · R_coil dt
Meaning
Energy dissipated in the inductor winding resistance during one steady-state period.
Related
Rcoil, EgenPer, balErr
Notes
Represents copper loss (heat) in the coil.
Eend
½·L·I_end²
readout
Name
Inductor energy at end
Symbol
W_L,end
Units
J
Where
Energy tab (pulse-related readouts)
Definition
W_L,end = ½ · L · I_end²
Meaning
Stored magnetic energy in the inductor at the end of the defined pulse/measurement segment.
Related
L, Iend, Erem
Notes
This is an instantaneous stored-energy snapshot, not a loss term.
EgenPer
E_source / period
readout
Name
Source energy per period
Symbol
E_src
Units
J
Where
Energy tab → Period Energy Flow
Definition
E_src = ∫(period) v_source(t) · i_source(t) dt
Meaning
Energy delivered by the ideal source terminals over one steady-state period.
Related
EloadPer, EcoilPer, balErr
Notes
Computed at ideal source terminals (boundary assumption).
EloadPer
E_load / period
readout
Name
Load energy per period
Symbol
E_load
Units
J
Where
Energy tab → Period Energy Flow
Definition
E_load = ∫(period) i(t)² · R_load dt
Meaning
Energy dissipated in the external load resistor over one steady-state period.
Related
Rload, EgenPer, balErr
Notes
Represents useful delivered energy (heat in the load).
Erem
Remaining after OFF
readout
Name
Remaining stored energy after OFF
Symbol
E_rem
Units
J
Where
Energy tab (pulse-related readouts)
Definition
E_rem ≈ W_L,end + W_C,end (depending on topology/state)
Meaning
Energy remaining stored in reactive elements after the source is switched OFF (pulse mode interpretation).
Related
Eend, WCpkWin
Notes
Interpretation depends on pulse window definition and topology.
EsourceAbs
|E_source| / period
readout
Name
Absolute source energy per period
Symbol
|E_source|
Units
J
Where
PQ / Energy analysis
Definition
|E_source| = ∫₀ᵀ |p_source(t)| dt
Meaning
Total magnitude of energy exchanged between the source and the circuit during one excitation period, regardless of direction.
Related
PsrcAvgTau, Ecirc, circRatio
Notes
Unlike net source energy, this metric counts both delivered and returned energy. It is useful for evaluating how strongly the source participates in reactive energy exchange.
etaCpk
ηC,pk = WC,pk / (WL,pk + WC,pk)
readout
Name
Capacitor peak energy fraction
Symbol
η_C,pk
Units
—
Where
Energy analysis
Definition
η_C,pk = W_C,pk / (W_L,pk + W_C,pk)
Meaning
Fraction of the total peak stored energy that resides in the capacitor.
Related
WLpkWin, WCpkWin, etaLpk
Notes
Indicates how the peak stored energy is partitioned between the electric and magnetic energy domains.
etaLpk
ηL,pk = WL,pk / (WL,pk + WC,pk)
readout
Name
Inductor peak energy fraction
Symbol
η_L,pk
Units
—
Where
Energy analysis
Definition
η_L,pk = W_L,pk / (W_L,pk + W_C,pk)
Meaning
Fraction of the total peak stored energy that resides in the inductor.
Related
WLpkWin, WCpkWin, etaCpk
Notes
Complementary to η_C,pk. The two fractions always sum to unity.
Iend
I_end
readout
Name
End current
Symbol
I_end
Units
A
Where
Energy tab (pulse-related readouts)
Definition
I_end = i(t_end) for the defined OFF/end time
Meaning
Instantaneous inductor/branch current at the end of the pulse/window (used for Eend and remaining-energy terms).
Related
Eend, Erem
Notes
Depends on the pulse/window definition.
PbalAvgTau
ΔP balance (0→τ)
readout
Name
Window power balance residual
Symbol
ΔP̄
Units
W
Where
Energy tab → Reactive Exchange (0→τ)
Definition
ΔP̄ = P̄_src − (P̄_R + P̄_L + P̄_C)
Meaning
Consistency residual: how well the averaged source power matches resistive dissipation plus reactive element power over 0→τ.
Related
PsrcAvgTau, PRavgTau, PLavgTau, PCavgTau
Notes
Ideally near 0 (within numerical tolerance). Non-zero indicates sign/window mismatch or numerical integration error.
PCavgTau
P_C,avg (0→τ)
readout
Name
Average capacitor power in window
Symbol
P̄_C
Units
W
Where
Energy tab → Window Capacitor (0→τ)
Definition
P̄_C = (1/τ) ∫(0→τ) v_C(t)·i(t) dt
Meaning
Average instantaneous power associated with the capacitor over the 0→τ window.
Related
dWcapWin, VCrms
Notes
Can be positive or negative depending on whether the capacitor is storing or releasing energy in that window.
PexPkTau
Peak |P_exchange|
readout
Name
Peak exchange power magnitude
Symbol
|P_ex|_pk
Units
W
Where
Energy tab → Exchange/Tank metrics
Definition
max(0→τ) |P_exchange(t)| (implementation-defined exchange channel)
Meaning
Peak magnitude of instantaneous energy exchange between reactive elements (tank exchange) over 0→τ.
Related
PtankAvgTau
Notes
Designed to quantify how violently energy sloshes between L and C.
PLavgTau
P_L,avg (0→τ)
readout
Name
Average inductor power in window
Symbol
P̄_L
Units
W
Where
Energy tab → Window Magnetic (0→τ)
Definition
P̄_L = (1/τ) ∫(0→τ) v_L(t)·i(t) dt
Meaning
Average instantaneous power associated with the inductor over 0→τ.
Related
dWLtau, chkW
Notes
Often near zero over full cycles; over partial windows it can be positive or negative.
PRavgTau
P_R,avg (0→τ)
readout
Name
Average resistive dissipation in window
Symbol
P̄_R
Units
W
Where
Energy tab → Reactive Exchange (0→τ)
Definition
P̄_R = (1/τ) ∫(0→τ) i_R(t)² · R_total dt
Meaning
Average real power dissipated in Rcoil + Rload during the 0→τ window.
Related
Rtotal, PsrcAvgTau, PbalAvgTau
Notes
Represents resistive dissipation in the resistive part of the active topology. In series configurations this follows the branch current through the series resistance; in parallel configurations it is associated with the dissipative branch current only.
PsrcAvgTau
P_src,avg (0→τ)
readout
Name
Average source power in window
Symbol
P̄_src
Units
W
Where
Energy tab → Reactive Exchange (0→τ)
Definition
P̄_src = (1/τ) ∫(0→τ) v_src(t)·i_src(t) dt
Meaning
Average instantaneous power delivered by the ideal source during the analysis window from t=0 to τ.
Related
PRavgTau, PLavgTau, PCavgTau, PbalAvgTau
Notes
Computed at the simulator source terminals. The exact composition of i_src depends on topology: in series configurations it equals the branch current, while in parallel configurations it includes the summed source-fed branch currents.
PtankAvgTau
P_tank,avg (0→τ)
readout
Name
Average tank exchange power in window
Symbol
P̄_tank
Units
W
Where
Energy tab → Exchange/Tank metrics
Definition
P̄_tank = (1/τ) ∫(0→τ) P_exchange(t) dt (implementation-defined)
Meaning
Average exchange power metric quantifying net reactive energy exchange behavior over 0→τ.
Related
PexPkTau, Qwin
Notes
Used to characterize LC energy sloshing intensity in the selected topology.
QCvar
Q_C (var)
readout
Name
Capacitive reactive power
Symbol
Q_C
Units
var
Where
PQ tab / Energy tab (reactive breakdown)
Definition
Reactive power contribution attributed to the capacitor (convention-dependent)
Meaning
Reactive power associated with the capacitor channel. Indicates energy oscillating into/out of the capacitor per unit time.
Related
Qnetvar, QLvar
Notes
Sign and exact definition depend on simulator convention.
QLvar
Q_L (var)
readout
Name
Inductive reactive power
Symbol
Q_L
Units
var
Where
PQ tab / Energy tab (reactive breakdown)
Definition
Reactive power contribution attributed to the inductor (convention-dependent)
Meaning
Reactive power associated with the inductor channel. Indicates energy oscillating into/out of the inductor per unit time.
Related
Qnetvar, QCvar
Notes
Sign and exact definition depend on simulator convention.
Qnetvar
Q_net (var)
readout
Name
Net reactive power
Symbol
Q_net
Units
var
Where
PQ tab / Energy tab (summary)
Definition
Net reactive power at the defined measurement boundary (convention-dependent)
Meaning
Total reactive power seen at the measurement boundary, combining inductive and capacitive contributions.
Related
QCvar, QLvar
Notes
Often near 0 at resonance in ideal symmetric cases, but depends on topology and definition.
Qwin
Q_win (0→τ)
readout
Name
Window reactive-energy throughput
Symbol
Q_win
Units
J
Where
Energy tab → Window metrics (0→τ)
Definition
Reactive-energy exchange metric integrated over 0→τ (implementation-defined)
Meaning
A windowed metric designed to quantify reactive energy exchange behavior during the initial transient window.
Related
tau, PtankAvgTau, PexPkTau
Notes
Exact computation depends on the simulator’s chosen definition of ‘Q_win’.
tau
τ = L / R_total
readout
Name
Time constant
Symbol
τ
Units
s
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
τ = L / R_total
Meaning
Characteristic time constant associated with the resistive-inductive part of the active model. In simple RL interpretations, after one τ the current reaches 63.2% of its final value for a step response.
Related
L, Rtotal
Notes
Sets transient speed and defines the 0→τ window used by window metrics.
VCpkWin
Peak |vC| (0→τ)
readout
Name
Peak capacitor voltage (0→τ)
Symbol
|v_C|_pk
Units
V
Where
Energy tab → Window Capacitor (0→τ)
Definition
max(0→τ) |v_C(t)|
Meaning
Maximum absolute capacitor voltage observed within the 0→τ window.
Related
C, WCpkWin, pkVC
Notes
Used for stress/rating evaluation within the window.
VCrms
V_C,rms (0→τ)
readout
Name
RMS capacitor voltage (0→τ)
Symbol
V_C,rms
Units
V
Where
Energy tab → Window Capacitor (0→τ)
Definition
V_C,rms = sqrt((1/τ) ∫(0→τ) v_C(t)² dt)
Meaning
RMS value of capacitor voltage over the 0→τ window.
Related
VCpkWin, C
Notes
Useful for comparing windowed stress levels.
WCpkWin
W_C,pk (0→τ)
readout
Name
Peak capacitor energy (0→τ)
Symbol
W_C,pk
Units
J
Where
Energy tab → Window Capacitor (0→τ)
Definition
W_C = ½ C v_C²; W_C,pk = max(0→τ) W_C(t)
Meaning
Maximum electric-field energy stored in the capacitor during 0→τ.
Related
C, VCpkWin, pkVC
Notes
Energy in the capacitor’s electric field.
WLpkWin
W_L,pk (0→τ)
readout
Name
Peak inductor energy (0→τ)
Symbol
W_L,pk
Units
J
Where
Energy tab → Window Magnetic (0→τ)
Definition
W_L = ½ L i²; W_L,pk = max(0→τ) W_L(t)
Meaning
Maximum magnetic-field energy stored in the inductor during 0→τ.
Related
L, dWLtau, pkDIDT
Notes
Energy in the inductor’s magnetic field.

Power Quality

Dvar
D (distortion power)
readout
Name
Distortion power
Symbol
D
Units
var
Where
PQ tab
Definition
D = distortion-power metric associated with non-fundamental waveform content
Meaning
Quantifies the apparent-power contribution caused by waveform distortion and harmonics, distinct from the fundamental active/reactive components.
Related
P1var, Q1var, S1va, THDv, THDi
Notes
Most meaningful in pulse / non-sinusoidal operation. If you later formalize a strict IEEE-style definition in code, update this entry to match the exact implemented equation.
P_eq
P_eq
readout
Name
Equivalent active power
Symbol
P_eq
Units
W
Where
PQ tab → Equivalent quantities
Definition
P_eq = E_source,per / T
Meaning
True average active power over one full period, based on period energy delivered by the source.
Related
S_eq, PF_eq, Q_eq, phiEqDeg, EgenPer
Notes
For pulse mode this is the average real power over the actual non-sinusoidal waveform, not just the fundamental component.
P1var
P₁
readout
Name
Fundamental active power
Symbol
P₁
Units
W
Where
PQ tab → Fundamental quantities
Definition
P₁ = ½ · Re{V₁ · I₁*}
Meaning
Active power carried by the fundamental frequency component only.
Related
Q1var, S1va, PF1, phi1Deg
Notes
Best metric for comparing non-sinusoidal pulse excitation to an equivalent sine-based PQ interpretation.
PF_eq
PF_eq
readout
Name
Equivalent power factor
Symbol
PF_eq
Units
—
Where
PQ tab → Equivalent quantities
Definition
PF_eq = P_eq / S_eq
Meaning
Power factor based on true average power and total equivalent apparent power.
Related
P_eq, S_eq, Q_eq, phiEqDeg
Notes
For pulse mode this is an overall non-sinusoidal power factor, not a pure phase-angle cosine.
PF1
PF₁
readout
Name
Fundamental power factor
Symbol
PF₁
Units
—
Where
PQ tab → Fundamental quantities
Definition
PF₁ = P₁ / S₁
Meaning
Power factor of the fundamental component only.
Related
P1var, Q1var, S1va, phi1Deg
Notes
In pulse mode this reflects the phase relation of the fundamental voltage/current components, ignoring harmonic distortion.
phi1Deg
φ₁ (deg)
readout
Name
Fundamental phase angle
Symbol
φ₁
Units
deg
Where
PQ tab → Fundamental quantities
Definition
φ₁ = atan2(Q₁, P₁)
Meaning
Phase angle between the fundamental voltage and current components.
Related
P1var, Q1var, PF1, S1va
Notes
For pulse mode this is a harmonic-domain phase angle of the first harmonic, not a single phase angle of the full waveform.
phiEqDeg
φ_eq (deg)
readout
Name
Equivalent phase angle
Symbol
φ_eq
Units
deg
Where
PQ tab → Equivalent quantities
Definition
φ_eq = acos(PF_eq)
Meaning
Equivalent phase angle inferred from equivalent power factor.
Related
PF_eq, P_eq, Q_eq, S_eq
Notes
This is an equivalent angle derived from aggregate quantities. For distorted waveforms it should not be interpreted as a unique physical waveform phase shift.
pqDVal
D
readout
Name
Distortion power (PQ view)
Symbol
D
Units
var
Where
PQ tab
Definition
Same metric as Dvar, displayed in the PQ panel
Meaning
Distortion-related apparent-power component as shown in the PQ panel.
Related
Dvar, pqP1Val, pqQ1Val, pqSeqVal, THDv, THDi
Notes
Duplicate display target for the same conceptual quantity.
pqP1Val
P₁
readout
Name
Fundamental active power (PQ view)
Symbol
P₁
Units
W
Where
PQ tab
Definition
Same metric as P1var, displayed in the PQ panel
Meaning
Fundamental active power as shown in the PQ panel.
Related
P1var, pqQ1Val, pqSeqVal, PF1, phi1Deg
Notes
Duplicate display target for the same conceptual quantity.
pqQ1Val
Q₁
readout
Name
Fundamental reactive power (PQ view)
Symbol
Q₁
Units
var
Where
PQ tab
Definition
Same metric as Q1var, displayed in the PQ panel
Meaning
Fundamental reactive power as shown in the PQ panel.
Related
Q1var, pqP1Val, pqSeqVal, PF1, phi1Deg
Notes
Duplicate display target for the same conceptual quantity.
pqSeqVal
S_eq
readout
Name
Equivalent apparent power (PQ view)
Symbol
S_eq
Units
VA
Where
PQ tab
Definition
Same metric as S_eq, displayed in the PQ panel
Meaning
Equivalent apparent power as shown in the PQ panel.
Related
S_eq, P_eq, PF_eq, Q_eq, phiEqDeg
Notes
Duplicate display target for the same conceptual quantity.
Q_eq
Q_eq
readout
Name
Equivalent reactive power
Symbol
Q_eq
Units
var
Where
PQ tab → Equivalent quantities
Definition
Q_eq = sqrt(max(0, S_eq² − P_eq²))
Meaning
Equivalent reactive-power magnitude derived from equivalent apparent and active power.
Related
P_eq, S_eq, PF_eq, phiEqDeg
Notes
This is an equivalent magnitude for non-sinusoidal operation; it is not identical to fundamental reactive power Q₁.
Q1var
Q₁
readout
Name
Fundamental reactive power
Symbol
Q₁
Units
var
Where
PQ tab → Fundamental quantities
Definition
Q₁ = ½ · Im{V₁ · I₁*}
Meaning
Reactive power associated with the fundamental frequency component only.
Related
P1var, S1va, PF1, phi1Deg
Notes
For pulse mode this isolates the sine-fundamental reactive exchange from the full distorted waveform.
QCvarPQ
Q_C (var)
readout
Name
Capacitive reactive power (PQ view)
Symbol
Q_C
Units
var
Where
PQ tab
Definition
Same metric as QCvar, displayed in PQ tab
Meaning
Reactive power attributed to the capacitor as shown in the PQ panel.
Related
QCvar, QnetvarPQ
Notes
Duplicate display target for the same conceptual quantity.
QLvarPQ
Q_L (var)
readout
Name
Inductive reactive power (PQ view)
Symbol
Q_L
Units
var
Where
PQ tab
Definition
Same metric as QLvar, displayed in PQ tab
Meaning
Reactive power attributed to the inductor as shown in the PQ panel.
Related
QLvar, QnetvarPQ
Notes
Duplicate display target for the same conceptual quantity.
QnetvarPQ
Q_net (var)
readout
Name
Net reactive power (PQ view)
Symbol
Q_net
Units
var
Where
PQ tab
Definition
Same metric as Qnetvar, displayed in PQ tab
Meaning
Net reactive power as shown in the PQ panel.
Related
Qnetvar, QCvarPQ, QLvarPQ
Notes
Duplicate display target for the same conceptual quantity.
S_eq
S_eq
readout
Name
Equivalent apparent power
Symbol
S_eq
Units
VA
Where
PQ tab → Equivalent quantities
Definition
S_eq = V_rms,eq · I_rms,eq
Meaning
Equivalent apparent power based on total equivalent RMS voltage and current.
Related
P_eq, Q_eq, PF_eq, phiEqDeg
Notes
For pulse mode this is built from the non-sinusoidal equivalent RMS values, not the fundamental-only RMS pair.
S1va
S₁
readout
Name
Fundamental apparent power
Symbol
S₁
Units
VA
Where
PQ tab → Fundamental quantities
Definition
S₁ = V₁,rms · I₁,rms
Meaning
Apparent power of the fundamental frequency component only.
Related
P1var, Q1var, PF1, phi1Deg
Notes
Useful for separating harmonic distortion effects from the fundamental phasor behavior.
THDi
THD_i
readout
Name
Current total harmonic distortion
Symbol
THD_i
Units
—
Where
PQ tab / Harmonics summary
Definition
THD_i = sqrt(Σ_{h>1} I_h,rms²) / I₁,rms
Meaning
Measures how much harmonic current exists relative to the current fundamental.
Related
THDv, Q1var, Dvar
Notes
Usually displayed as percent in the UI, even though the stored quantity is dimensionless.
THDv
THD_v
readout
Name
Voltage total harmonic distortion
Symbol
THD_v
Units
—
Where
PQ tab / Harmonics summary
Definition
THD_v = sqrt(Σ_{h>1} V_h,rms²) / V₁,rms
Meaning
Measures how much harmonic voltage exists relative to the voltage fundamental.
Related
THDi, P1var, Dvar
Notes
Usually displayed as percent in the UI, even though the stored quantity is dimensionless.

Stress Metrics

pkDIDT
Peak |di/dt| (window)
readout
Name
Peak current slope
Symbol
|di/dt|_pk
Units
A/s
Where
Stress tab / Window stress
Definition
max(window) |di/dt|
Meaning
Maximum absolute time-derivative of current within the analysis window.
Related
pkVL, L
Notes
For an inductor, v_L ≈ L·di/dt (sign per convention).
pkDVCDT
Peak |dvC/dt| (window)
readout
Name
Peak capacitor voltage slope
Symbol
|dv_C/dt|_pk
Units
V/s
Where
Stress tab / Window stress
Definition
max(window) |dv_C/dt|
Meaning
Maximum absolute time-derivative of capacitor voltage within the analysis window.
Related
C
Notes
For a capacitor, i_C ≈ C·dv/dt.
pkVC
Peak |vC| (window)
readout
Name
Peak capacitor voltage magnitude
Symbol
|v_C|_pk
Units
V
Where
Stress tab / Window stress
Definition
max(window) |v_C(t)|
Meaning
Maximum absolute capacitor voltage within the analysis window.
Related
WCpkWin, VCpkWin
Notes
Important for capacitor voltage rating.
pkVL
Peak |vL| (window)
readout
Name
Peak inductor voltage magnitude
Symbol
|v_L|_pk
Units
V
Where
Stress tab / Window stress
Definition
max(window) |v_L(t)|
Meaning
Maximum absolute inductor voltage within the analysis window.
Related
pkDIDT, L
Notes
Important for insulation and switch stress.

Controls

C
Capacitance C
control
Name
Capacitance
Symbol
C
Units
F
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
User-defined capacitor value
Meaning
Capacitor used in the selected topology. Stores electric-field energy W_C = ½ C v_C².
Related
Xcohm, f0, WCpkWin
Notes
For resonance, C sets f0 together with L.
C_num
Capacitance C
control
Name
Capacitance input control
Symbol
C
Units
F
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
UI control linked to the main capacitor parameter C
Meaning
Numeric input field used to set the capacitance value used in the simulator.
Related
C
Notes
Alias control element for the main parameter C.
chPL
PR: i²·R
control
Name
Resistive power channel
Symbol
P_R
Units
W
Where
Scope panel → Channel controls
Definition
Displays instantaneous resistive power P_R(t) = i(t)² · R
Meaning
Shows real power dissipated in the resistive elements of the circuit.
Related
PRavgTau, EloadPer, EcoilPer
Notes
Represents real energy dissipation in resistive components.
chPsrc
CH4: vC(t)
control
Name
Capacitor voltage channel
Symbol
v_C(t)
Units
V
Where
Scope panel → Channel controls
Definition
Displays the instantaneous capacitor voltage waveform
Meaning
Shows the simulated capacitor voltage as a function of time.
Related
VCpkWin, VCrms, dWcapWin
Notes
Used to visualize capacitor energy storage dynamics.
chV
Channels
control
Name
Scope channel selector
Symbol
CH
Units
—
Where
Scope panel → Channel controls
Definition
UI selector enabling or disabling waveform channels in the scope view
Meaning
Controls which physical or computed signals are drawn on the oscilloscope-style display.
Related
chVL, chPsrc, chPL
Notes
Visualization control only. Does not affect simulation physics.
chVL
CH2: i(t)
control
Name
Current channel
Symbol
i(t)
Units
A
Where
Scope panel → Channel controls
Definition
Displays the instantaneous circuit current waveform
Meaning
Shows the simulated branch current as a function of time in the scope display.
Related
pkDIDT, WLpkWin, PRavgTau
Notes
Primary current waveform used by several derived metrics.
f
Repetition frequency
control
Name
Pulse repetition frequency
Symbol
f_rep
Units
Hz
Where
Source panel (pulse mode)
Definition
f_rep = 1 / T_rep
Meaning
Pulse repetition rate used in pulse excitation mode.
Related
pw
Notes
Sets how often a pulse repeats.
f_num
Repetition frequency
control
Name
Pulse repetition frequency input
Symbol
f_rep
Units
Hz
Where
Source panel
Definition
UI control linked to f
Meaning
Numeric field used to set the pulse repetition frequency.
Related
f
Notes
Alias control element.
fs
Sine frequency
control
Name
Sine frequency
Symbol
f_s
Units
Hz
Where
Source panel (sine mode)
Definition
User-defined sine excitation frequency
Meaning
Frequency of sinusoidal excitation in sine mode.
Related
detune, f0, XLohm, Xcohm
Notes
Angular frequency ω = 2πf.
fs_num
Sine frequency
control
Name
Sine frequency input control
Symbol
f_s
Units
Hz
Where
Source panel
Definition
UI control linked to fs
Meaning
Numeric field used to set the sinusoidal excitation frequency.
Related
fs
Notes
Alias control element.
L
Inductance L
control
Name
Inductance
Symbol
L
Units
H
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
User-defined inductance value
Meaning
Inductor value used in the model. Stores magnetic energy W_L = ½ L i².
Related
tau, XLohm, WLpkWin
Notes
Linear inductor model.
L_num
Inductance L
control
Name
Inductance input control
Symbol
L
Units
H
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
UI control linked to the main inductance parameter L
Meaning
Numeric input field used to set the inductance value used in the simulator.
Related
L
Notes
Alias control element for the main parameter L.
pw
Pulse width
control
Name
Pulse width (ON time)
Symbol
t_on
Units
s
Where
Source panel (pulse mode)
Definition
Pulse ON duration
Meaning
Length of the ON portion of the periodic pulse excitation.
Related
f, tau
Notes
Often compared to τ and 1/f0 for regime selection.
Rcoil
Coil resistance Rcoil
control
Name
Coil resistance
Symbol
R_coil
Units
Ω
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
User-defined winding resistance
Meaning
Resistive loss element representing copper losses in the inductor winding.
Related
Rtotal, EcoilPer
Notes
Dissipates energy as heat: p(t) = i(t)²·R_coil.
Rcoil_num
Coil resistance Rcoil
control
Name
Coil resistance input control
Symbol
R_coil
Units
Ω
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
UI control linked to Rcoil
Meaning
Numeric input field used to set the winding resistance of the inductor.
Related
Rcoil
Notes
Alias control element.
Rload
Load resistance Rload
control
Name
Load resistance
Symbol
R_load
Units
Ω
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
User-defined load resistance
Meaning
Resistive load consuming real power from the circuit (useful delivered energy).
Related
Rtotal, EloadPer
Notes
Dissipates energy as heat: p(t) = i(t)²·R_load.
Rload_num
Load resistance Rload
control
Name
Load resistance input control
Symbol
R_load
Units
Ω
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
UI control linked to Rload
Meaning
Numeric input field used to set the external load resistance.
Related
Rload
Notes
Alias control element.
softIdx
Rise softness index
readout
Name
Pulse rise softness index
Symbol
s
Units
—
Where
Source / Pulse shaping metrics
Definition
UI/engine-defined rise-shaping parameter
Meaning
Dimensionless index controlling how sharp or softened the pulse rise is (if rise shaping is enabled).
Related
pkDIDT, pkDVCDT
Notes
Primarily influences stress metrics by controlling edge sharpness.
srcPulse
Mode
control
Name
Excitation mode selector
Symbol
mode
Units
—
Where
Source panel
Definition
Selects the excitation type used by the simulator
Meaning
Switches between sinusoidal excitation and pulse excitation modes.
Related
fs, f, pw
Notes
Changes the waveform generator and the interpretation of several PQ metrics.
topology
Topology
control
Name
Circuit topology selector
Symbol
—
Units
—
Where
Coil / Load panel
Definition
Selects the circuit connection (e.g., series RLC vs parallel forms)
Meaning
Chooses which analytic model is active and how L/C/R elements are connected.
Related
Zin, f0, Q0
Notes
Changing topology changes the governing equations and which metrics are meaningful.
V
Sinewave
control
Name
Pulse amplitude
Symbol
V
Units
V
Where
Source panel (pulse mode)
Definition
Peak pulse voltage applied by the source in pulse mode
Meaning
Sets the excitation amplitude for pulse mode.
Related
iinf, pkVL, pkVC
Notes
At the ideal source terminals (boundary assumption).

Visualization & Controls

fieldPersist
Field persist
control
Name
Field persistence
Symbol
p
Units
—
Where
Scope / Field view controls
Definition
Rendering persistence factor (UI control)
Meaning
Controls how long field/trajectory traces remain visible (visual decay). Does not affect physics.
Related
—
Notes
Visualization-only parameter.
timeDiv
Timebase
control
Name
Scope timebase
Symbol
t/div
Units
ms/div
Where
Scope controls
Definition
Displayed time per horizontal division
Meaning
Controls the time scale of the oscilloscope-like display.
Related
—
Notes
Visualization-only. Does not change the underlying physics.
timeDiv_num
Timebase
control
Name
Timebase numeric input
Symbol
t/div
Units
ms/div
Where
Scope controls
Definition
Numeric input controlling the oscilloscope horizontal time scale
Meaning
Direct numeric control for the scope timebase.
Related
timeDiv
Notes
Visualization parameter only.
xyPersist
Lock scale
control
Name
XY scale lock
Symbol
XY
Units
—
Where
XY / Lissajous view controls
Definition
Locks the axis scale in XY/Lissajous mode
Meaning
Prevents automatic rescaling of the XY plot when waveform amplitudes change.
Related
xyX
Notes
Visualization-only feature.
xyX
PC: vC·i
control
Name
XY X-axis signal selector
Symbol
X
Units
varies
Where
Scope → XY / Lissajous view controls
Definition
Selects the signal mapped to the horizontal axis in XY/Lissajous mode
Meaning
Defines which waveform is used as the X coordinate when rendering the XY phase-space plot.
Related
xyY, chVL, chPsrc, chPL
Notes
Typical choices include current i(t), capacitor voltage vC(t), or derived signals such as instantaneous capacitor power vC·i.
xyY
Y
control
Name
XY Y-axis signal selector
Symbol
Y
Units
varies
Where
Scope → XY / Lissajous view controls
Definition
Selects the signal mapped to the vertical axis in XY/Lissajous mode
Meaning
Defines which waveform is used as the Y coordinate for the XY phase-space visualization.
Related
xyX, chVL, chPsrc, chPL
Notes
Combined with the X-axis signal this forms phase-space or Lissajous plots revealing energy exchange relationships.