Introductory Circuits.
Title:
Introductory Circuits.
Author:
Spence, Robert.
ISBN:
9780470694473
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (256 pages)
Contents:
Introductory Circuits -- Contents -- About the Author -- Preface -- 1 The Design Process -- 2 Electronic Circuits -- 2.1 Voltage and Current -- 2.2 Power -- 2.3 Circuit Diagrams -- Overview: DC Circuits -- 3 Circuit Laws and Equivalences -- 3.1 Components -- 3.2 Interconnections -- 3.3 Equivalence -- 3.4 Simple Circuit Analysis -- 3.5 Problems -- 4 Circuit Analysis -- 4.1 Nodal Analysis -- 4.2 Superposition -- 4.3 Thevenin Equivalent Circuit -- 4.4 Norton Equivalent Circuit -- 4.5 Problems -- 5 Controlled Sources and Nonlinear Components -- 5.1 Voltage-controlled Current Source -- 5.2 Analysis of Circuits Containing VCCSs -- 5.3 Nonlinear Components -- 5.4 Problems -- Overview: Operational Amplifiers -- 6 The Operational Amplifier -- 6.1 Properties of the Operational Amplifier -- 6.2 Large-signal Operation -- 6.3 Problems -- 7 Linear Operation of the Opamp -- 7.1 Virtual Short-circuit -- 7.2 The Inverter -- 7.3 Noninverting Connection -- 7.4 Other Opamp Circuits Operating in the Linear Region -- 7.5 Problems -- 8 Mixed and Dynamic Opamp Circuits -- 8.1 The Capacitor -- 8.2 The Integrator -- 8.3 Dynamic Opamp Circuits -- 8.4 Problems -- Overview: AC Circuits -- 9 AC Circuits and Phasor Diagrams -- 9.1 Reactive Components -- 9.2 The Phasor Diagram -- 9.3 Constructing a Phasor Diagram -- 9.4 Problems -- 10 Complex Currents and Voltages -- 10.1 Euler's Theorem -- 10.2 Component Relations -- 10.3 Interconnection -- 10.4 AC Circuit Analysis -- 10.5 Observations -- 10.6 Problems -- 11 Frequency Domain Behaviour -- 11.1 Asymptotic Behaviour -- 11.2 Extreme Frequencies -- 11.3 Opamp Limitations -- 11.4 Problems -- Overview: The Analysis of Change -- 12 Change Behaviour -- 12.1 Voltage Stabilization -- 12.2 The Analysis of Change -- 12.3 Problems -- 13 Small-signal Analysis -- 13.1 The Extension of Change Analysis.
13.2 The Calculation of Incremental Resistance -- 13.3 Problems -- Appendix: Answers to Problems -- Index.
Abstract:
Compact but comprehensive, this textbook presents the essential concepts of electronic circuit theory. As well as covering classical linear theory involving resistance, capacitance and inductance it treats practical nonlinear circuits containing components such as operational amplifiers, Zener diodes and exponential diodes. The book's straightforward approach highlights the similarity between the equations describing direct current (DC), alternating current (AC) and small-signal nonlinear behaviour, thus making the analysis of these circuits easier to comprehend. Introductory Circuits explains: the laws and analysis of DC circuits including those containing controlled sources; AC circuits, focusing on complex currents and voltages, and with extension to frequency domain performance; opamp circuits, including their use in amplifiers and switches; change behaviour within circuits, whether intentional (small-signal performance) or caused by unwanted changes in components. In addition to worked examples within the text a number of problems for student solution are provided at the end of each chapter, ranging in difficulty from the simple to the more challenging. Most solutions for these problems are provided in the book, while others can be found on the accompanying website. Introductory Circuits is designed for first year undergraduate mechanical, biomedical, materials, chemical and civil engineering students who are taking short electrical engineering courses and find other texts on the subject too content-heavy for their needs. With its clear structure and consistent treatment of resistive, reactive and small-signal operation, this volume is also a great supporting text for mainstream electrical engineering students.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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