Network theorems Week of 8th September 2008
Questions till the 1st In-sem exam
Thevenin’s Theorem Used to replace any linear circuit with an equivalent voltage source called VTH and an equivalent resistance called RTH
Thevenin Example Original Circuit
Thevenin’s theorem can be used to replace any linear circuit with an equivalent voltage source called VTH and an equivalent resistance called RTH. 6 kW 4 kW VTH 72 V RL 3 kW RTH Calculate or measure Thevenin’s resistance (RTH) Remove the source. Remove the load. Calculate or measure VTH across the open terminals.
Thevenin’s Voltage
Original circuit Thevenin equivalent circuit 6 kW 4 kW Original circuit 72 V RL 3 kW 6 kW (RTH) Thevenin equivalent circuit RL 24 V (VTH)
Norton’s Theorem Used to replace any linear circuit with an equivalent current source called IN and an equivalent resistance called RN
Norton’s Current IN = 4 mA RN = 6 KW
A Thevenin equivalent circuit The Norton dual 6 kW (RTH) A Thevenin equivalent circuit RL 24 V (VTH) VTH Circuit Conversion RN = RTH IN = RTH 6 kW (RN) RL 4 mA (IN) The Norton dual
Superposition Theorem
Circuit Theorems Refer Chapter 5 from book of Dorf and/or Chapter 1 of Malvino. Chapter 5 of Dorf is much more comprehensive, with lots of examples and exercises.
Two-loop problem – Superposition theorem – Current through R2
Thevenin’s circuit application to two loop problem – Calculate current through R2
Norton’s theorem – Current through R2
Electronics in real life ( a small detour! )
Name some applications where you have seen electronic being used
Electrical Engineering Telecommunications ( Telegraph (Morse code), Telephone) Amplifiers Electrical Power Systems
Transducers and Sensors Potentiometer Temperature sensor Switches and their types – ( Multisim model)