Lecture 6 Nodal Analysis Section Jack Ou, Ph.D.
Definitions
Nodes
Branch
Essential Node
Step 1: Number of Nodal Voltage Equations n e is essential nodes Number of nodal voltage Equations is n e -1 n e is 3 2 nodal voltage equations are required.
Step 2: Designate a node as the reference node. Suggestion: Select the node with the most branches.
Step 3: Define the Node Voltage on the Diagram
Step 4: Apply KCL Sum Currents Away from Essential Node
Example 4.2
Example 4.3
Supernode When a voltage source is between two essential nodes, we can combine these nodes to form a supernode.