
18 Network Analysis and Synthesis
1.8.1 Network Terminologies
While discussing network theorems, laws, and electrical and electronic circuits, one often
comes across the following terms.
1. Circuit: A conducting path through which an electric current either flows or is intended to
flow is called a circuit.
2. Electric network: A combination of various circuit elements, connected in any manner, is
called an electric network.
3. Linear circuit: The circuit whose parameters are constant, that is, they do not change with
the application of voltage or current is called a linear circuit.
4. Non-linear circuit: The circuit whose parameters change with ...