Circuit Analysis For Dummies
Samenvatting
Circuits overloaded from electric circuit analysis?
Many universities require that students pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering take an Electric Circuit Analysis course to determine who will "make the cut" and continue in the degree program. Circuit Analysis For Dummies will help these students to better understand electric circuit analysis by presenting the information in an effective and straightforward manner.
Circuit Analysis For Dummies gives you clear–cut information about the topics covered in an electric circuit analysis courses to help further your understanding of the subject. By covering topics such as resistive circuits, Kirchhoff′s laws, equivalent sub–circuits, and energy storage, this book distinguishes itself as the perfect aid for any student taking a circuit analysis course.
Tracks to a typical electric circuit analysis course
Serves as an excellent supplement to your circuit analysis text
Helps you score high on exam day
Whether you′re pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering or are simply interested in circuit analysis, you can enhance you knowledge of the subject with Circuit Analysis For Dummies.
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<p>Part I: Getting Started with Circuit Analysis 5</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Introducing Circuit Analysis 7</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Clarifying Basic Circuit Concepts and Diagrams 15</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Exploring Simple Circuits with Kirchhoff s Laws 25</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Simplifying Circuit Analysis with Source Transformation and Division Techniques 41</p>
<p>Part II: Applying Analytical Methods for Complex Circuits 65</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Giving the Nod to Node–Voltage Analysis 67</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Getting in the Loop on Mesh Current Equations 83</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Solving One Problem at a Time Using Superposition 95</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Applying Thévenin s and Norton s Theorems 113</p>
<p>Part III: Understanding Circuits with Transistors</p>
<p>and Operational Amplifiers 131</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Dependent Sources and the Transistors That Involve Them 133</p>
<p>Chapter 10: Letting Operational Amplifi ers Do the Tough Math Fast 155</p>
<p>Part IV: Applying Time–Varying Signals to First– and Second–Order Circuits 173</p>
<p>Chapter 11: Making Waves with Funky Functions 175</p>
<p>Chapter 12: Spicing Up Circuit Analysis with Capacitors and Inductors 193</p>
<p>Chapter 13: Tackling First–Order Circuits 211</p>
<p>Chapter 14: Analyzing Second–Order Circuits 233</p>
<p>Part V: Advanced Techniques and</p>
<p>Applications in Circuit Analysis 253</p>
<p>Chapter 15: Phasing in Phasors for Wave Functions 255</p>
<p>Chapter 16: Predicting Circuit Behavior with Laplace Transform Techniques 273</p>
<p>Chapter 17: Implementing Laplace Techniques for Circuit Analysis 295</p>
<p>Chapter 18: Focusing on the Frequency Responses 313</p>
<p>Part VI: The Part of Tens 335</p>
<p>Chapter 19: Ten Practical Applications for Circuits 337</p>
<p>Chapter 20: Ten Technologies Affecting Circuits 341</p>
<p>Index 345</p>