Circuit Analysis For Dummies

Circuit Analysis For Dummies

by John Santiago
Released April 2013
Publisher(s): For Dummies
ISBN: 9781118493120

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Book description

Circuits overloaded from electric circuit analysis?

Many universities require that students pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering take an Electric Circuit Analysis course to determine who will "make the cut" and continue in the degree program. Circuit Analysis For Dummies will help these students to better understand electric circuit analysis by presenting the information in an effective and straightforward manner.

Circuit Analysis For Dummies gives you clear-cut information about the topics covered in an electric circuit analysis courses to help further your understanding of the subject. By covering topics such as resistive circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, equivalent sub-circuits, and energy storage, this book distinguishes itself as the perfect aid for any student taking a circuit analysis course.

  • Tracks to a typical electric circuit analysis course

  • Serves as an excellent supplement to your circuit analysis text

  • Helps you score high on exam day

Whether you're pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering or are simply interested in circuit analysis, you can enhance you knowledge of the subject with Circuit Analysis For Dummies.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Part I: Getting Started with Circuit Analysis
    1. Chapter 1: Introducing Circuit Analysis
    2. Chapter 2: Clarifying Basic Circuit Concepts and Diagrams
    3. Chapter 3: Exploring Simple Circuits with Kirchhoff's Laws
    4. Chapter 4: Simplifying Circuit Analysis with Source Transformation and Division Techniques
  6. Part II: Applying Analytical Methods for Complex Circuits
    1. Chapter 5: Giving the Nod to Node-Voltage Analysis
    2. Chapter 6: Getting in the Loop on Mesh Current Equations
    3. Chapter 7: Solving One Problem at a Time Using Superposition
    4. Chapter 8: Applying Thévenin's and Norton's Theorems
  7. Part III: Understanding Circuits with Transistors and Operational Amplifiers
    1. Chapter 9: Dependent Sources and the Transistors That Involve Them
    2. Chapter 10: Letting Operational Amplifiers Do the Tough Math Fast
  8. Part IV: Applying Time-Varying Signals to First- and Second-Order Circuits
    1. Chapter 11: Making Waves with Funky Functions
    2. Chapter 12: Spicing Up Circuit Analysis with Capacitors and Inductors
    3. Chapter 13: Tackling First-Order Circuits
    4. Chapter 14: Analyzing Second-Order Circuits
  9. Part V: Advanced Techniques and Applications in Circuit Analysis
    1. Chapter 15: Phasing in Phasors for Wave Functions
    2. Chapter 16: Predicting Circuit Behavior with Laplace Transform Techniques
    3. Chapter 17: Implementing Laplace Techniques for Circuit Analysis
    4. Chapter 18: Focusing on the Frequency Responses
  10. Part VI: The Part of Tens
    1. Chapter 19: Ten Practical Applications for Circuits
    2. Chapter 20: Ten Technologies Affecting Circuits
  11. Cheat Sheet

Product information

  • Title: Circuit Analysis For Dummies
  • Author(s): John Santiago
  • Release date: April 2013
  • Publisher(s): For Dummies
  • ISBN: 9781118493120