Electrical Tools

A helpful guide to electric circuit analysis

This text establishes a clear relationship between the basic principles of electric circuit analysis and the problem-solving procedures for analyzing electric currents. It contains traditional topics in electric circuit analysis along with matrix methods for solving systems of algebraic equations for simultaneous solutions, derivatives and integrals, differential equations, and Laplace transforms. 923 pp.

Features:

• A rigorous yet accessible approach-Provides a clear, concise, complete treatment of all topics, and requires no more than a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
  • Enables students to take this required course early in their academic career with a minimum of prerequisites.
• Numerous examples-Illustrates problem-solving procedures with varying levels of difficulty.
  • Allows students to apply newly learned material, and promotes analytical reasoning.
• Derivatives and integrals.
  • Increases students' understanding of and ability to analyze circuits containing inductors and capacitors.
• An introduction to differential equations.
  • Familiarizes students with transients in electric circuits.
• Laplace transforms.
  • Enables students to solve electric circuit problems by using simple algebraic techniques.
• The use of PSpice software package-In Appendix A.
  • Gives students a short demonstration of analyzing electric circuits.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Preliminary Concepts
• 2. Ohm's Law and Resistance
• 3. Kirchhoff's Laws and Resistor Combinations
• 4. Basic Analysis Tools
• 5. Numerical Methods
• 6. Multiloop Circuits
• 7. Network Theorems
• 8. The Operational Amplifier and Basic Measuring Devices
• 9. Basic Mathematical Concepts
• 10. Capacitors
• 11. Inductors
• 12. Differential Equations
• 13. Source-Free Circuits
• 14. Source-Driven Circuits
• 15. Laplace Transform Methods
• 16. Mathematics for AC Circuits
• 17. Basic AC Circuits
• 18. Multiple-Loop AC Circuits
• 19. Network Theorems Applied to AC Circuits
• 20. Power and Energy in AC Circuits
• 21. Transformers
• 22. Two-Port Networks
• 23. Three-Phase Circuits
• Appendix A: PSpice Demonstration
• References
• Answers to Selected Problems
• Index