Textbook designed for first course in circuit analysis. Divided into 17 chapters covering various theory areas. Each chapter begins with definitions and examples. Contains solved and supplementary problems at different difficulty levels
Electrical elements represent idealized components for network analysis. All networks can be analyzed as interconnected elements. Elements can be lumped-element (schematic) or distributed-element (infinitesimal)
I-V curve shows relationship between current and voltage across circuit. Used by engineers to determine device parameters and model behavior. Multiple curves may appear for components with multiple terminals
Thevenin equivalent circuit models any linear circuit at specific terminals. Circuit behavior can be modeled by voltage source vTH in series with resistor RTH. Open circuit voltage vOC equals Thevenin voltage vTH. Short circuit current isc equals Thevenin resistance RTH
Any two-terminal network can be replaced by series combination of voltage source and resistor. Thévenin's Voltage (VTh) equals open-circuit voltage (VOC). Thévenin's Resistance (RTh) equals internal resistance of independent sources
Thevenin's Theorem converts complex circuits into single voltage source and resistance. Invented by French engineer Léon Charles Thévenin. Only works with linear circuits containing voltage, current sources and resistances