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Most of electrical engineering was invented by 1925, reduced to practice by 1936, and mathematically analyzed and scientifically understood by 1945. So what makes this book different? Symbolic computation programs such as MATLAB, MuPAD, and Mathematica eliminate calculators and time consuming math. Cloud computing at sites like Circuit Lab make simulation possible on a cell phone. This leaves room for more material to be covered at greater depth.
This Course
The 1st and 2nd order differential equations can be solved with Euler's equation (phasors) and calculus. This solution technique is compared with Laplace transforms. The course builds on Kirchhoff's laws to write differential equations using transfer functions. The particular solution reduces to a final condition if sources are replaced with a unit step function. All that needs to be calculated is the homogeneous step response. Then response to any complex voltage or current source can then be found through the convolution integral.
Requirements
This book will expect the reader to have a firm understanding of Calculus specifically, and will not stop to explain the fundamental topics in Calculus. This book shows where Laplace transforms provide an alternative solution, but only in a few examples in parallel with phasor solutions.
This book is not nearly completed, and could still use a lot of work. People with knowledge of the subject are encouraged to contribute.
Calculus
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Circuit Theory/All Chapters
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Introduction
Circuit Theory Introduction
Circuit Basics
Terminology
Variables and Units
Circuit Basics
Resistors
Negative Resistance
Capacitors
Inductors
Power supplies
Terminal Relations
Transistors
/IV curves/
/Transistor symbols/
/Dependent sources//
/Operational Amplifiers/
/Analog Computer/
Circuit Analysis
/Circuit Definition/
Kirchhoff's Law
/Simultaneous Equations/
/Examples/
Steady State Response
Sinusoidal Sources
Phasors
Power
Maximum Power Transfer
Phasor Examples
Power Factor Mitigation
Complex Frequency
Complex Frequency Examples
Circuit Analysis Tips and Tricks
Impedance, Node, Mesh
Impedance
Series Impedance
Voltage Divider
Parallel Impedance
Current Divider
Node
Mesh
Source Transformation
Dangling Resistors
Shorted Resistors
Open Puzzles
One Port Devices
Source Injection
Thevenin
Norton
Circuit Simulation
Bridge Circuit Example
Review Problem
Tips and Tricks
Superposition
Extra Element
Symmetry
Y Δ Transform
Y Δ Example
Quadratic Equation Revisited
Transient Response
Transients
Initial Conditions
Exponential Time Constants
First Order Initially Excited
First Order Source Excitement
First Order Initial and Source
Second Order Initially Excited
Second Order Source Excitement
Convolution Integral
More Examples
Transfer Functions
Transfer Function Examples
Circuit Theory/Transients Summary and Study guide
State Variables
Introduction
Filters
Fourier Transform
Decibel
Bode Plots
Filters
Active Filters
Control
On Off
Proportional
Integral
Derivative
Power
Source Transformations
Analysis Methods
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