{"sections":[{"heading":"Interpret the combined name","paragraphs":["The reviewed support explanation uses ++ for aligned orientations and -- for a component with the opposite orientation in a merged series branch. This notation describes the merged topology; it is not a second numerical result or simply a negative resistance.","With no independent excitation or branch information to distinguish the series sections, extraction determines their combined branch impedance. It cannot uniquely assign the total to each listed section."]},{"heading":"If individual values are required","paragraphs":["Reconsider whether the physical geometry and measurable ports provide enough independent information for the desired model. Do not split the total arbitrarily or treat a renamed netlist as new independent evidence."]}],"canonical_url":"https://www.sun-magnetics.com/knowledge-base/inductex-merged-series-values","url":"/knowledge-base/inductex-merged-series-values","known_issues":[],"search_record":{"execution":false,"relatedProducts":[],"version_tags":["Historical / applicability pending"],"text":"Why are series components reported together with ++ or --? Historical output uses a combined series branch when the individual component values cannot be identified independently. InductEx Legacy support semantics; current-release check pending Explanation Interpret the combined name The reviewed support explanation uses ++ for aligned orientations and -- for a component with the opposite orientation in a merged series branch. This notation describes the merged topology; it is not a second numerical result or simply a negative resistance. With no independent excitation or branch information to distinguish the series sections, extraction determines their combined branch impedance. It cannot uniquely assign the total to each listed section.  If individual values are required Reconsider whether the physical geometry and measurable ports provide enough independent information for the desired model. Do not split the total arbitrarily or treat a renamed netlist as new independent evidence. ","id":"inductex-merged-series-values","keywords":"","kind":"Explanation","title":"Why are series components reported together with ++ or --?","product":"InductEx"},"version":"Legacy support semantics; current-release check pending","id":"inductex-merged-series-values","related":["/knowledge-base/inductex-negative-resistance"],"downloads":[],"publication_status":"published","numerical_output":null,"provenance":{"execution_checks":[],"figure_evidence":[],"review_notes":["The ++/-- semantics were explained in historical support. Confirm the exact presentation on the intended current release before publication.","The owner accepted the modelling explanation on 2 November 2026. Applicable release/platform and unrecorded walkthrough checks remain pending."],"scope":"Recorded inputs/builds only. Complete walkthrough and final-package acceptance remain separate.","verification_requirements":{"gui_method":"not-required-for-this-answer","status":"review-incomplete","illustrations":"not-required-for-this-answer","required":["technical-review","release-applicability"],"legacy_walkthrough_field":"pending retained; not evidence of a complete scenario"},"sources":[{"id":"support:SUP-008","section":"Generalised editorial finding; outcome qualification retained"},{"id":"inductex:docs/manual/ix_netlist.tex","section":"Branch topology"},{"id":"inductex:docs/manual/ix_output.tex","section":"Element names and branch solution"},{"id":"owner:technical-review-20261102","section":"Owner accepted this modelling explanation; version limits and execution scope retained"}]},"title":"Why are series components reported together with ++ or --?","type":"Explanation","markdown_url":"/_functions/kbResource?path=markdown%2Finductex-merged-series-values.md","summary":"Historical output uses a combined series branch when the individual component values cannot be identified independently.","product":"InductEx"}