Circuit elements are divided into active (supplies power) and passive (stores/dissipates energy). Active components include batteries, generators, and non-linear elements like transistors. Independent sources maintain fixed voltage/current regardless of circuit conditions
Electricity is the movement of electrons creating charge. Voltage is the difference in charge between two points. Current is the rate at which charge flows. Resistance is the material's tendency to resist current flow
Current is the rate of charge flow through a circuit, measured in amperes. Resistance depends on wire material, length, and cross-sectional area. Ohm's law states voltage equals current multiplied by resistance. Power is the rate of energy transfer, measured in watts
Springer-Verlag published book in 2003 by Kories and Schmidt-Walter. Contains 610 figures and 123 pages. Aims to provide basic electrical engineering knowledge in one volume. Addresses students in electrical, telecommunications, and computer engineering