shepherd-core 2025.6.4__py3-none-any.whl → 2025.10.1__py3-none-any.whl

shepherd_core/data_models/__init__.py

@@ -22,8 +22,9 @@ from .content.energy_environment import EnergyDType
 from .content.energy_environment import EnergyEnvironment
 from .content.firmware import Firmware
 from .content.firmware import FirmwareDType
-from .content.virtual_harvester import VirtualHarvesterConfig
-from .content.virtual_source import VirtualSourceConfig
+from .content.virtual_harvester_config import VirtualHarvesterConfig
+from .content.virtual_source_config import VirtualSourceConfig
+from .content.virtual_storage_config import VirtualStorageConfig
 from .experiment.experiment import Experiment
 from .experiment.observer_features import GpioActuation
 from .experiment.observer_features import GpioEvent
@@ -58,5 +59,6 @@ __all__ = [
     "UartLogging",
     "VirtualHarvesterConfig",
     "VirtualSourceConfig",
+    "VirtualStorageConfig",
     "Wrapper",
 ]

shepherd_core/data_models/base/content.py

@@ -36,10 +36,12 @@ class ContentModel(ShpModel):
         default_factory=id_default,
     )
     name: NameStr
+    """ ⤷ name of virtual content, models can be queried by this slug."""
     description: Annotated[SafeStr | None, Field(description="Required when public")] = None
     comment: SafeStr | None = None
     created: datetime = Field(default_factory=datetime.now)
     updated_last: datetime = Field(default_factory=datetime.now)
+    # TODO: add dedicated 'inherit_from' field?
 
     # Ownership & Access
     # TODO: remove owner & group, only needed for DB

shepherd_core/data_models/content/__init__.py

@@ -7,8 +7,9 @@ from .energy_environment import EnergyDType
 from .energy_environment import EnergyEnvironment
 from .firmware import Firmware
 from .firmware_datatype import FirmwareDType
-from .virtual_harvester import VirtualHarvesterConfig
-from .virtual_source import VirtualSourceConfig
+from .virtual_harvester_config import VirtualHarvesterConfig
+from .virtual_source_config import VirtualSourceConfig
+from .virtual_storage_config import VirtualStorageConfig
 
 __all__ = [
     "EnergyDType",
@@ -17,4 +18,5 @@ __all__ = [
     "FirmwareDType",
     "VirtualHarvesterConfig",
     "VirtualSourceConfig",
+    "VirtualStorageConfig",
 ]

shepherd_core/data_models/content/{virtual_harvester.py → virtual_harvester_config.py}

@@ -332,11 +332,11 @@ class VirtualHarvesterConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the Harvester"):
     @model_validator(mode="after")
     def post_validation(self) -> Self:
         if self.voltage_min_mV > self.voltage_max_mV:
-            raise ValueError("Voltage min > max")
+            raise ValueError("Voltage minimum > max")
         if self.voltage_mV < self.voltage_min_mV:
-            raise ValueError("Voltage below min")
+            raise ValueError("Voltage below minimum")
         if self.voltage_mV > self.voltage_max_mV:
-            raise ValueError("Voltage above max")
+            raise ValueError("Voltage above maximum")
 
         return self
 

shepherd_core/data_models/content/{virtual_source.py → virtual_source_config.py}

@@ -14,8 +14,9 @@ from shepherd_core.logger import log
 from shepherd_core.testbed_client import tb_client
 
 from .energy_environment import EnergyDType
-from .virtual_harvester import HarvesterPRUConfig
-from .virtual_harvester import VirtualHarvesterConfig
+from .virtual_harvester_config import HarvesterPRUConfig
+from .virtual_harvester_config import VirtualHarvesterConfig
+from .virtual_storage_config import VirtualStorageConfig
 
 # Custom Types
 LUT_SIZE: int = 12
@@ -48,35 +49,42 @@ class VirtualSourceConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the virtual Source"):
     enable_buck: bool = False
     """ ⤷ if false -> v_output = v_intermediate"""
     enable_feedback_to_hrv: bool = False
-    """ src can control a cv-harvester for ivcurve"""
+    """ Source can control a cv-harvester for ivsurface.
+     Feedback is essential for some harvesters, i.e. diode-circuitry.
+    """
 
     interval_startup_delay_drain_ms: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 0
+    """ ⤷ Model begins running, but Target is not draining the storage capacitor
+    until this delay is over.
+    """
 
     harvester: VirtualHarvesterConfig = vhrv_mppt_opt
+    """ ⤷ Only active / needed if input is ivsurface. """
 
     V_input_max_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 10_000
+    """ ⤷ Maximum input Voltage [mV] -> will be clipped."""
     I_input_max_mA: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=4.29e3)] = 4_200
+    """ ⤷ Maximum input Current [mA] -> will be clipped."""
     V_input_drop_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=4.29e6)] = 0
-    """ ⤷ simulate input-diode"""
+    """ ⤷ simulate voltage drop for input-diode or LDO."""
     R_input_mOhm: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=4.29e6)] = 0
     """ ⤷ resistance only active with disabled boost, range [1 mOhm; 1MOhm]"""
 
-    # primary storage-Cap
-    C_intermediate_uF: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=100_000)] = 0
-    V_intermediate_init_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 3_000
-    """ ⤷ allow a proper / fast startup"""
-    I_intermediate_leak_nA: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=4.29e9)] = 0
-
-    V_intermediate_enable_threshold_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 1
+    storage: VirtualStorageConfig | None = None
+    """ ⤷ primary intermediate energy storage between boost- and buck-converter stage.
+    Selecting "None" disables the storage and directly connects input to output.
+    """
+    V_intermediate_enable_output_threshold_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 1
     """ ⤷ target gets connected (hysteresis-combo with next value)"""
-    V_intermediate_disable_threshold_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 0
+    V_intermediate_disable_output_threshold_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 0
     """ ⤷ target gets disconnected"""
     interval_check_thresholds_ms: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=4.29e3)] = 0
     """ ⤷ some ICs (BQ) check every 64 ms if output should be disconnected"""
     # TODO: add intervals for input-disable, output-disable & power-good-signal
 
-    # pwr-good: target is informed on output-pin (hysteresis) -> for intermediate voltage
     V_pwr_good_enable_threshold_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 2_800
+    """ pwr-good: target is informed on output-pin (hysteresis)
+     -> reference is the intermediate voltage """
     V_pwr_good_disable_threshold_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 2200
     immediate_pwr_good_signal: bool = True
     """ ⤷ 1: activate instant schmitt-trigger, 0: stay in interval for checking thresholds"""
@@ -93,13 +101,13 @@ class VirtualSourceConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the virtual Source"):
 
     # Extra
     V_output_log_gpio_threshold_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=4.29e6)] = 1_400
-    """ ⤷ min voltage needed to enable recording changes in gpio-bank"""
+    """ ⤷ minimum voltage threshold needed to enable recording changes in gpio-bank"""
 
     # Boost Converter
     V_input_boost_threshold_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 0
-    """ ⤷ min input-voltage for the boost converter to work"""
+    """ ⤷ minimum input-voltage for the boost converter to work"""
     V_intermediate_max_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=10_000)] = 10_000
-    """ ⤷ boost converter shuts off"""
+    """ ⤷ threshold for shutting off boost converter """
 
     LUT_input_efficiency: LUT2D = 12 * [12 * [1.00]]
     """ ⤷ rows are current -> first row a[V=0][:]
@@ -115,13 +123,18 @@ class VirtualSourceConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the virtual Source"):
 
     # Buck Converter
     V_output_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=5_000)] = 2_400
+    """ Fixed Voltage of Buck-Converter.
+    (as long as Input is > Output + Drop-Voltage)
+    """
     V_buck_drop_mV: Annotated[float, Field(ge=0, le=5_000)] = 0
-    """ ⤷ simulate LDO / diode min voltage differential or output-diode"""
+    """ ⤷ simulate LDO / diode minimum voltage differential or output-diode"""
 
     LUT_output_efficiency: LUT1D = 12 * [1.00]
-    """ ⤷ array[12] depending on output_current"""
+    """ ⤷ array[12] depending on output_current, In- & Output is linear."""
     LUT_output_I_min_log2_nA: Annotated[int, Field(ge=1, le=20)] = 1
-    """ ⤷ 2^8 = 256 nA -> LUT[0] is for inputs < 256 nA, see notes on LUT_input for explanation"""
+    """ ⤷ i.e. 2^8 = 256 nA -> LUT[0] is for inputs < 256 nA,
+    see notes on LUT_input for explanation
+    """
 
     @model_validator(mode="before")
     @classmethod
@@ -129,12 +142,16 @@ class VirtualSourceConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the virtual Source"):
         values, chain = tb_client.try_completing_model(cls.__name__, values)
         values = tb_client.fill_in_user_data(values)
         log.debug("VSrc-Inheritances: %s", chain)
+        # TODO: most "internal states" should be corrected here
+
         return values
 
     @model_validator(mode="after")
     def post_validation(self) -> Self:
         # trigger stricter test of harv-parameters
         HarvesterPRUConfig.from_vhrv(self.harvester, for_emu=True)
+        # TODO: enable threshold < mid_max
+        # TODO: mid_max < mid_soc1
         return self
 
     def calc_internal_states(self) -> dict:
@@ -164,11 +181,11 @@ class VirtualSourceConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the virtual Source"):
         Note: dV values will be reversed (negated), because dV is always negative (Voltage drop)
         """
         values = {}
-        if self.C_intermediate_uF > 0 and self.C_output_uF > 0:
+        if (self.storage is not None) and self.C_output_uF > 0:
             # first case: storage cap outside of en/dis-thresholds
-            v_old = self.V_intermediate_enable_threshold_mV
+            v_old = self.V_intermediate_enable_output_threshold_mV
             v_out = self.V_output_mV
-            c_store = self.C_intermediate_uF
+            c_store = self.storage.capacity_in_uF
             c_out = self.C_output_uF
             dV_output_en_thrs_mV = v_old - pow(
                 pow(v_old, 2) - (c_out / c_store) * pow(v_out, 2),
@@ -183,6 +200,16 @@ class VirtualSourceConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the virtual Source"):
             dV_output_en_thrs_mV = 0
             dV_output_imed_low_mV = 0
 
+        if self.enable_boost and self.storage is not None:
+            # TODO: storage could have maximum at a different SoC, is this needed at all?
+            values["V_mid_max_mV"] = min(
+                self.V_intermediate_max_mV,
+                1e3 * self.storage.calc_V_OC(SoC=1.0),
+                10_000,
+            )
+        else:
+            values["V_mid_max_mV"] = self.V_intermediate_max_mV
+
         # protect from complex solutions (non valid input combinations)
         if not (isinstance(dV_output_en_thrs_mV, (int, float)) and (dV_output_en_thrs_mV >= 0)):
             dV_output_en_thrs_mV = 0
@@ -194,25 +221,33 @@ class VirtualSourceConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the virtual Source"):
         if self.enable_buck > 0:
             V_pre_output_mV = self.V_output_mV + self.V_buck_drop_mV
 
-            if self.V_intermediate_enable_threshold_mV > V_pre_output_mV:
-                values["dV_enable_output_mV"] = dV_output_en_thrs_mV
-                values["V_enable_output_threshold_mV"] = self.V_intermediate_enable_threshold_mV
+            if self.V_intermediate_enable_output_threshold_mV > V_pre_output_mV:
+                values["dV_mid_enable_output_mV"] = dV_output_en_thrs_mV
+                values["V_mid_enable_output_threshold_mV"] = (
+                    self.V_intermediate_enable_output_threshold_mV
+                )
 
             else:
-                values["dV_enable_output_mV"] = dV_output_imed_low_mV
-                values["V_enable_output_threshold_mV"] = (
-                    V_pre_output_mV + values["dV_enable_output_mV"]
+                values["dV_mid_enable_output_mV"] = dV_output_imed_low_mV
+                values["V_mid_enable_output_threshold_mV"] = (
+                    V_pre_output_mV + values["dV_mid_enable_output_mV"]
                 )
 
-            if self.V_intermediate_disable_threshold_mV > V_pre_output_mV:
-                values["V_disable_output_threshold_mV"] = self.V_intermediate_disable_threshold_mV
+            if self.V_intermediate_disable_output_threshold_mV > V_pre_output_mV:
+                values["V_mid_disable_output_threshold_mV"] = (
+                    self.V_intermediate_disable_output_threshold_mV
+                )
             else:
-                values["V_disable_output_threshold_mV"] = V_pre_output_mV
+                values["V_mid_disable_output_threshold_mV"] = V_pre_output_mV
 
         else:
-            values["dV_enable_output_mV"] = dV_output_en_thrs_mV
-            values["V_enable_output_threshold_mV"] = self.V_intermediate_enable_threshold_mV
-            values["V_disable_output_threshold_mV"] = self.V_intermediate_disable_threshold_mV
+            values["dV_mid_enable_output_mV"] = dV_output_en_thrs_mV
+            values["V_mid_enable_output_threshold_mV"] = (
+                self.V_intermediate_enable_output_threshold_mV
+            )
+            values["V_mid_disable_output_threshold_mV"] = (
+                self.V_intermediate_disable_output_threshold_mV
+            )
         return values
 
     def calc_converter_mode(self, dtype_in: EnergyDType, *, log_intermediate_node: bool) -> int:
@@ -221,7 +256,7 @@ class VirtualSourceConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the virtual Source"):
         log_intermediate_node: record / log virtual intermediate (cap-)voltage and
         -current (out) instead of output-voltage and -current
         """
-        enable_storage = self.C_intermediate_uF > 0
+        enable_storage = self.storage is not None
         enable_boost = self.enable_boost and enable_storage
         if enable_boost != self.enable_boost:
             log.warning("VSrc - boost was disabled due to missing storage capacitor!")
@@ -244,14 +279,6 @@ class VirtualSourceConfig(ContentModel, title="Config for the virtual Source"):
             + 16 * int(enable_feedback)
         )
 
-    def calc_cap_constant_us_per_nF_n28(self) -> int:
-        """Calc constant to convert capacitor-current to Voltage-delta.
-
-        dV[uV] = constant[us/nF] * current[nA] = constant[us*V/nAs] * current[nA]
-        """
-        C_cap_uF = max(self.C_intermediate_uF, 0.001)
-        return int((10**3 * (2**28)) // (C_cap_uF * config.SAMPLERATE_SPS))
-
 
 u32 = Annotated[int, Field(ge=0, lt=2**32)]
 u8 = Annotated[int, Field(ge=0, lt=2**8)]
@@ -283,13 +310,9 @@ class ConverterPRUConfig(ShpModel):
     R_input_kOhm_n22: u32
     # ⤷ TODO: possible optimization: n32 (range 1uOhm to 1 kOhm) is easier to calc in pru
 
-    Constant_us_per_nF_n28: u32
-    V_intermediate_init_uV: u32
-    I_intermediate_leak_nA: u32
-
-    V_enable_output_threshold_uV: u32
-    V_disable_output_threshold_uV: u32
-    dV_enable_output_uV: u32
+    V_mid_enable_output_threshold_uV: u32
+    V_mid_disable_output_threshold_uV: u32
+    dV_mid_enable_output_uV: u32
     interval_check_thresholds_n: u32
 
     V_pwr_good_enable_threshold_uV: u32
@@ -299,7 +322,7 @@ class ConverterPRUConfig(ShpModel):
     V_output_log_gpio_threshold_uV: u32
 
     V_input_boost_threshold_uV: u32
-    V_intermediate_max_uV: u32
+    V_mid_max_uV: u32
 
     V_output_uV: u32
     V_buck_drop_uV: u32
@@ -331,12 +354,13 @@ class ConverterPRUConfig(ShpModel):
             I_input_max_nA=round(data.I_input_max_mA * 1e6),
             V_input_drop_uV=round(data.V_input_drop_mV * 1e3),
             R_input_kOhm_n22=round(data.R_input_mOhm * (1e-6 * 2**22)),
-            Constant_us_per_nF_n28=data.calc_cap_constant_us_per_nF_n28(),
-            V_intermediate_init_uV=round(data.V_intermediate_init_mV * 1e3),
-            I_intermediate_leak_nA=round(data.I_intermediate_leak_nA),
-            V_enable_output_threshold_uV=round(states["V_enable_output_threshold_mV"] * 1e3),
-            V_disable_output_threshold_uV=round(states["V_disable_output_threshold_mV"] * 1e3),
-            dV_enable_output_uV=round(states["dV_enable_output_mV"] * 1e3),
+            V_mid_enable_output_threshold_uV=round(
+                states["V_mid_enable_output_threshold_mV"] * 1e3
+            ),
+            V_mid_disable_output_threshold_uV=round(
+                states["V_mid_disable_output_threshold_mV"] * 1e3
+            ),
+            dV_mid_enable_output_uV=round(states["dV_mid_enable_output_mV"] * 1e3),
             interval_check_thresholds_n=round(
                 data.interval_check_thresholds_ms * config.SAMPLERATE_SPS * 1e-3
             ),
@@ -346,7 +370,7 @@ class ConverterPRUConfig(ShpModel):
             V_output_log_gpio_threshold_uV=round(data.V_output_log_gpio_threshold_mV * 1e3),
             # Boost-Converter
             V_input_boost_threshold_uV=round(data.V_input_boost_threshold_mV * 1e3),
-            V_intermediate_max_uV=round(data.V_intermediate_max_mV * 1e3),
+            V_mid_max_uV=round(states["V_mid_max_mV"] * 1e3),
             # Buck-Converter
             V_output_uV=round(data.V_output_mV * 1e3),
             V_buck_drop_uV=round(data.V_buck_drop_mV * 1e3),

shepherd_core/data_models/content/virtual_source_fixture.yaml

@@ -23,13 +23,11 @@
     V_input_drop_mV: 0.0  # simulate input-diode
     R_input_mOhm: 0.0  # resistance only active with disabled boost, range [1 mOhm; 1MOhm]
 
-    C_intermediate_uF: 0.0  # primary storage-Cap
-    V_intermediate_init_mV: 3000 # allow a proper / fast startup
-    I_intermediate_leak_nA: 0.0
+    storage: null # so storage is disabled (null is None in YAML)
 
     # Output-Switch with comparator and hysteresis
-    V_intermediate_enable_threshold_mV: 1 # -> target gets connected (hysteresis-combo with next value)
-    V_intermediate_disable_threshold_mV: 0 # -> target gets disconnected
+    V_intermediate_enable_output_threshold_mV: 1 # -> target gets connected (hysteresis-combo with next value)
+    V_intermediate_disable_output_threshold_mV: 0 # -> target gets disconnected
     interval_check_thresholds_ms: 0.0  # some BQs check every 64 ms if output should be disconnected
 
     # Power-Good signal from comparator and hysteresis
@@ -40,11 +38,11 @@
     C_output_uF: 1.0   # final (always last) stage to compensate transient current spikes when enabling power for target
 
     # Extra
-    V_output_log_gpio_threshold_mV: 1400  # min voltage needed to enable recording changes in gpio-bank
+    V_output_log_gpio_threshold_mV: 1400  # minimum voltage needed to enable recording changes in gpio-bank
     # TODO: actually disable gpio below that
 
     # Boost Converter
-    V_input_boost_threshold_mV: 0.0 # min input-voltage for the boost converter to work
+    V_input_boost_threshold_mV: 0.0 # minimum input-voltage for the boost converter to work
     V_intermediate_max_mV: 10000 # -> boost converter shuts off
 
     LUT_input_efficiency: [
@@ -68,7 +66,7 @@
 
     # Buck-converter
     V_output_mV: 2400
-    V_buck_drop_mV: 0.0  # simulate LDO min voltage differential or output-diode
+    V_buck_drop_mV: 0.0  # simulate LDO minimum voltage differential or output-diode
 
     LUT_output_efficiency: [ 1.00, 1.00, 1.00, 1.00, 1.00, 1.00, 1.00, 1.00, 1.00, 1.00, 1.00, 1.00 ] # array[12] depending on output_current
     LUT_output_I_min_log2_nA: 1  # 2^8 = 256 nA -> array[0] is for inputs < 256 nA, see notes on LUT_input for explanation
@@ -96,12 +94,13 @@
     description: Simple Converter based on diode and storage capacitor
     inherit_from: neutral
     V_input_drop_mV: 300  # simulate input-diode
-    C_intermediate_uF: 47  # primary storage-Cap
+    storage:
+      name: Capacitor_47uF_6.3V
     harvester:
       name: cv20
     enable_feedback_to_hrv: true  # src can control a cv-harvester for ivcurve
-    V_intermediate_enable_threshold_mV: 2000
-    V_intermediate_disable_threshold_mV: 1800  # nRF draw ~0.5 mA below that point
+    V_intermediate_enable_output_threshold_mV: 2000
+    V_intermediate_disable_output_threshold_mV: 1800  # nRF draw ~0.5 mA below that point
     # TODO: put switch-output into special nRF Version
 
 - datatype: VirtualSourceConfig
@@ -138,12 +137,13 @@
     V_input_max_mV: 3000
     I_input_max_mA: 100
 
-    C_intermediate_uF: 100.0  # primary storage-Cap
-    V_intermediate_init_mV: 3000 # allow a proper / fast startup
-    I_intermediate_leak_nA: 330
+    storage:
+      name: Capacitor_100uF_6.3V
+      SoC_init: 0.66 # allow a proper / fast startup
+      R_leak_Ohm: 19.0e6 # ~ 330 nA leakage at 6.3 V
 
-    V_intermediate_enable_threshold_mV: 1000 # -> target gets connected (hysteresis-combo with next value)
-    V_intermediate_disable_threshold_mV: 0 # -> target gets disconnected
+    V_intermediate_enable_output_threshold_mV: 1000 # -> target gets connected (hysteresis-combo with next value)
+    V_intermediate_disable_output_threshold_mV: 0 # -> target gets disconnected
     interval_check_thresholds_ms: 64.0  # some BQs check every 64 ms if output should be disconnected
 
     V_pwr_good_enable_threshold_mV: 2800 # target is informed by pwr-good on output-pin (hysteresis) -> for intermediate voltage
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@
     immediate_pwr_good_signal: false  # 1: activate instant schmitt-trigger, 0: stay in interval for checking thresholds
 
     # Boost Converter
-    V_input_boost_threshold_mV: 130 # min input-voltage for the boost converter to work
+    V_input_boost_threshold_mV: 130 # minimum input-voltage for the boost converter to work
     V_intermediate_max_mV: 3600 # -> boost converter shuts off
 
     LUT_input_efficiency: [
@@ -198,12 +198,12 @@
     V_input_max_mV: 5100
     I_input_max_mA: 100
 
-    C_intermediate_uF: 33.0  # primary storage-Cap
-    V_intermediate_init_mV: 3400 # allow a proper / fast startup
-    I_intermediate_leak_nA: 0.0
+    storage:
+      name: Capacitor_100uF_6.3V
+      SoC_init: 0.66 # allow a proper / fast startup
 
-    V_intermediate_enable_threshold_mV: 3000 # -> target gets connected (hysteresis-combo with next value)
-    V_intermediate_disable_threshold_mV: 2400 # -> target gets disconnected
+    V_intermediate_enable_output_threshold_mV: 3000 # -> target gets connected (hysteresis-combo with next value)
+    V_intermediate_disable_output_threshold_mV: 2400 # -> target gets disconnected
     interval_check_thresholds_ms: 64.0  # some BQs check every 64 ms if output should be disconnected
 
     V_pwr_good_enable_threshold_mV: 3000 # target is informed by pwr-good on output-pin (hysteresis) -> for intermediate voltage
@@ -213,12 +213,12 @@
     C_output_uF: 1.0   # final (always last) stage to compensate undetectable current spikes when enabling power for target
 
     # Boost Converter
-    V_input_boost_threshold_mV: 100.0 # min input-voltage for the boost converter to work
+    V_input_boost_threshold_mV: 100.0 # minimum input-voltage for the boost converter to work
     V_intermediate_max_mV: 5500 # -> boost converter shuts off
 
     # Buck Converter
     V_output_mV: 2200
-    V_buck_drop_mV: 200.0  # simulate LDO min voltage differential or output-diode
+    V_buck_drop_mV: 200.0  # simulate LDO minimum voltage differential or output-diode
 
     #                        <1u   1u    2u    4u    8u    16u   32u   64u   128u  256u  512u  >1m
     LUT_output_efficiency: [ 0.40, 0.50, 0.60, 0.73, 0.82, 0.86, 0.88, 0.90, 0.91, 0.92, 0.93, 0.92] # array[12] depending on output_current