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EE101: Basics KCL, KVL, power, Thevenins theorem

M. B. Patil
mbpatil@ee.iitb.ac.in Department of Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

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Kirchhos laws

A i2 v2
v4

v3 R2 i3 v6 R1 v1 i1

B i6 V0

v4 R3 i4 v5

C i5 I0

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Kirchhos laws

A i2 v2
v4

v3 R2 i3 v6 R1 v1 i1

B i6 V0

v4 R3 i4 v5

C i5 I0

* Kirchhos current law (KCL): P ik = 0 at each node.

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Kirchhos laws

A i2 v2
v4

v3 R2 i3 v6 R1 v1 i1

B i6 V0

v4 R3 i4 v5

C i5 I0

* Kirchhos current law (KCL): P ik = 0 at each node. e.g., at node B, i3 + i6 + i4 = 0.

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Kirchhos laws

A i2 v2
v4

v3 R2 i3 v6 R1 v1 i1

B i6 V0

v4 R3 i4 v5

C i5 I0

* Kirchhos current law (KCL): P ik = 0 at each node. e.g., at node B, i3 + i6 + i4 = 0. (We have followed the convention that current leaving a node is positive.)

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Kirchhos laws

A i2 v2
v4

v3 R2 i3 v6 R1 v1 i1

B i6 V0

v4 R3 i4 v5

C i5 I0

* Kirchhos current law (KCL): P ik = 0 at each node. e.g., at node B, i3 + i6 + i4 = 0. (We have followed the convention that current leaving a node is positive.) * Kirchhos voltage law (KVL): P vk = 0 for each loop.

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Kirchhos laws

A i2 v2
v4

v3 R2 i3 v6 R1 v1 i1

B i6 V0

v4 R3 i4 v5

C i5 I0

* Kirchhos current law (KCL): P ik = 0 at each node. e.g., at node B, i3 + i6 + i4 = 0. (We have followed the convention that current leaving a node is positive.) * Kirchhos voltage law (KVL): P vk = 0 for each loop. e.g., v3 + v6 v1 v2 = 0.

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Kirchhos laws

A i2 v2
v4

v3 R2 i3 v6 R1 v1 i1

B i6 V0

v4 R3 i4 v5

C i5 I0

* Kirchhos current law (KCL): P ik = 0 at each node. e.g., at node B, i3 + i6 + i4 = 0. (We have followed the convention that current leaving a node is positive.) * Kirchhos voltage law (KVL): P vk = 0 for each loop. e.g., v3 + v6 v1 v2 = 0. (We have followed the convention that voltage drop across a branch is positive.)

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Circuit elements

Element Resistor

Symbol
v i

Equation v =Ri v =L di dt dv dt

Inductor
i

Capacitor
i

i =C
v i
C

Diode BJT

to be discussed to be discussed
E

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Sources

Element Independent Voltage source Current source Dependent VCVS VCCS CCVS CCCS

Symbol
v i v i v i v i v i v i

Equation v (t ) = vs (t ) i (t ) = is (t ) v (t ) = vc (t ) i (t ) = g vc (t ) v (t ) = r ic (t ) i (t ) = ic (t )

* , : dimensionless, r : , g : 1 or

(mho)

* The subscript c denotes the controlling voltage or current.


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Instantaneous power absorbed by an element

i1 V1 VN iN

i2 V2 V3 i3

P (t ) = V 1 (t ) i 1 (t ) + V 2 (t ) i 2 (t ) + + V N (t ) i N (t ) , where V1 , V2 , etc. are node voltages (measured with respect to a reference node).

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Instantaneous power absorbed by an element

i1 V1 VN iN

i2 V2 V3 i3

P (t ) = V 1 (t ) i 1 (t ) + V 2 (t ) i 2 (t ) + + V N (t ) i N (t ) , where V1 , V2 , etc. are node voltages (measured with respect to a reference node).

* two-terminal element:
v V1 i1 i2 V2

P = V1 i 1 + V2 i 2 = V 1 i 1 + V 2 ( i 1 ) = [V 1 V 2 ] i 1 = v i 1

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Instantaneous power absorbed by an element

i1 V1 VN iN

i2 V2 V3 i3

P (t ) = V 1 (t ) i 1 (t ) + V 2 (t ) i 2 (t ) + + V N (t ) i N (t ) , where V1 , V2 , etc. are node voltages (measured with respect to a reference node).

* two-terminal element:
v V1 i1 i2 V2

P = V1 i 1 + V2 i 2 = V 1 i 1 + V 2 ( i 1 ) = [V 1 V 2 ] i 1 = v i 1 P = V B i B + V C i C + V E ( i E )
iC iE

* three-terminal element:
VC VB iB VE

= V B i B + V C i C V E (i B + i C ) = (VB VE ) iB + (VC VE ) iC = VBE iB + VCE iE

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Instantaneous power

* A resistor can only absorb power (from the circuit) since v and i have the same sign, making P > 0. The energy absorbed by a resistor goes in heating the resistor and the rest of the world.

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Instantaneous power

* A resistor can only absorb power (from the circuit) since v and i have the same sign, making P > 0. The energy absorbed by a resistor goes in heating the resistor and the rest of the world. * Often, a heat sink is provided to dissipate the thermal energy eectively so that the device temperature does not become too high.

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Instantaneous power

* A resistor can only absorb power (from the circuit) since v and i have the same sign, making P > 0. The energy absorbed by a resistor goes in heating the resistor and the rest of the world. * Often, a heat sink is provided to dissipate the thermal energy eectively so that the device temperature does not become too high. * A source (e.g., a DC voltage source) can absorb or deliver power since the signs of v and i are independent. For example, when a battery is charged, it absorbs energy which gets stored within.

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Instantaneous power

* A resistor can only absorb power (from the circuit) since v and i have the same sign, making P > 0. The energy absorbed by a resistor goes in heating the resistor and the rest of the world. * Often, a heat sink is provided to dissipate the thermal energy eectively so that the device temperature does not become too high. * A source (e.g., a DC voltage source) can absorb or deliver power since the signs of v and i are independent. For example, when a battery is charged, it absorbs energy which gets stored within. * A capacitor can absorb or deliver power. When it is absorbing power, its charge builds up. Similarly, an inductor can store energy (in the form of magnetic ux).

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Resistors in series

v1
A

v2 R2

v3
B A

v i
B

R1

R3

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Resistors in series

v1
A

v2 R2

v3
B A

v i
B

R1

R3

v1 = i R1 , v2 = i R2 , v3 = i R3 , v = v1 + v2 + v3 = i (R1 + R2 + R3 )

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Resistors in series

v1
A

v2 R2

v3
B A

v i
B

R1

R3

v1 = i R1 , v2 = i R2 , v3 = i R3 , v = v1 + v2 + v3 = i (R1 + R2 + R3 ) * The equivalent resistance is Req = R1 + R2 + R3 .

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Resistors in series

v1
A

v2 R2

v3
B A

v i
B

R1

R3

v1 = i R1 , v2 = i R2 , v3 = i R3 , v = v1 + v2 + v3 = i (R1 + R2 + R3 ) * The equivalent resistance is Req = R1 + R2 + R3 . * The voltage drop across Rk is v Rk . Req

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Resistors in parallel

v i1
A

R1
B A

v i
B

i2 i3

R2 R3

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Resistors in parallel

v i1
A

R1
B A

v i
B

i2 i3

R2 R3

i1 = G1 v , i2 = G2 v , i3 = G3 v , where G1 = 1/R1 , etc. i = i1 + i2 + i3 = (G1 + G2 + G3 ) v .

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Resistors in parallel

v i1
A

R1
B A

v i
B

i2 i3

R2 R3

i1 = G1 v , i2 = G2 v , i3 = G3 v , where G1 = 1/R1 , etc. i = i1 + i2 + i3 = (G1 + G2 + G3 ) v . * The equivalent conductance is Geq = G1 + G2 + G3 , and the equivalent resistance is Req = 1/Geq .

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Resistors in parallel

v i1
A

R1
B A

v i
B

i2 i3

R2 R3

i1 = G1 v , i2 = G2 v , i3 = G3 v , where G1 = 1/R1 , etc. i = i1 + i2 + i3 = (G1 + G2 + G3 ) v . * The equivalent conductance is Geq = G1 + G2 + G3 , and the equivalent resistance is Req = 1/Geq . * The current through Rk is i Gk . Geq

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Resistors in parallel

v i1
A

R1
B A

v i
B

i2 i3

R2 R3

i1 = G1 v , i2 = G2 v , i3 = G3 v , where G1 = 1/R1 , etc. i = i1 + i2 + i3 = (G1 + G2 + G3 ) v . * The equivalent conductance is Geq = G1 + G2 + G3 , and the equivalent resistance is Req = 1/Geq . * The current through Rk is i Gk . Geq

* If N = 2, we have R1 R2 R2 R1 Req = , i1 = i , i2 = i . R1 + R2 R1 + R2 R1 + R2

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Resistors in parallel

v i1
A

R1
B A

v i
B

i2 i3

R2 R3

i1 = G1 v , i2 = G2 v , i3 = G3 v , where G1 = 1/R1 , etc. i = i1 + i2 + i3 = (G1 + G2 + G3 ) v . * The equivalent conductance is Geq = G1 + G2 + G3 , and the equivalent resistance is Req = 1/Geq . * The current through Rk is i Gk . Geq

* If N = 2, we have R1 R2 R2 R1 Req = , i1 = i , i2 = i . R1 + R2 R1 + R2 R1 + R2 * If Rk = 0, all of the current will go through Rk .


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Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

5
(a)

2.5

2.5

Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

5
(a)

2.5

2.5

Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

i1 4 i2 3 5 2.5 2.5
(b)

2 1 3

6V

(a)

Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

i1 4 i2 3 5 2.5 2.5
(b)

2 1 3

6V

(a)

Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

i1 4 i2 3 5 2.5 2.5
(b)

2 1 3

6V

(a)

i1 4 6V
(c)

i2 6 3

Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

i1 4 i2 3 5 2.5 2.5
(b)

2 1 3

6V

(a)

i1 4 6V
(c)

i2 6 3

Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

i1 4 i2 3 5 2.5 2.5
(b)

2 1 3

6V

(a)

3 i1 4 6V i2 6 3
(d)

i1

4 2 6V

(c)

Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

i1 4 i2 3 5 2.5 2.5
(b)

2 1 3

6V

(a)

3 i1 4 6V i2 6 3
(d)

i1

4 2 6V

i1 =

6V = 1A. 4+2

(c)

Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

i1 4 i2 3 5 2.5 2.5
(b)

2 1 3

6V

(a)

3 i1 4 6V i2 6 3
(d)

i1

4 2 6V

i1 =

6V = 1A. 4+2

2 6 = A. i2 = i1 6+3 3

(c)

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Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

i1 4 i2 3 5 2.5 2.5
(b)

2 1 3

6V

(a)

3 i1 4 6V i2 6 3
(d)

i1

4 2 6V

i1 =

6V = 1A. 4+2

2 6 = A. i2 = i1 6+3 3

(c)

Home work: * Verify that KCL and KVL are satised for each node/loop.

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Example

i1 4 3 6V i2

i1 4 i2 3 5 2.5 2.5
(b)

2 1 3

6V

(a)

3 i1 4 6V i2 6 3
(d)

i1

4 2 6V

i1 =

6V = 1A. 4+2

2 6 = A. i2 = i1 6+3 3

(c)

Home work: * Verify that KCL and KVL are satised for each node/loop. * Verify that the total power absorbed by the resistors is equal to the power supplied by the source.

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Nodal analysis

V1

R1 R2

V2 R3 v3 k v3

I0
0

R4

V3

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Nodal analysis

* Take some node as the reference node and denote the node voltages of the remaining nodes by V1 , V2 , etc.

V1

R1 R2

V2 R3 v3 k v3

I0
0

R4

V3

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Nodal analysis

* Take some node as the reference node and denote the node voltages of the remaining nodes by V1 , V2 , etc. * Write KCL at each node in terms of the node voltages. Follow a xed convention, e.g., current leaving a node is positive.
V2 R3 v3 k v3 0 R4 V3

V1

R1 R2

I0

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Nodal analysis

* Take some node as the reference node and denote the node voltages of the remaining nodes by V1 , V2 , etc. * Write KCL at each node in terms of the node voltages. Follow a xed convention, e.g., current leaving a node is positive.
V2 R3 v3 k v3 0 R4 V3

V1

R1 R2

I0

1 ( V 1 V 2 ) I0 k ( V 2 V 3 ) = 0 , R1 1 1 1 (V 2 V 1 ) + (V 2 V 3 ) + (V 2 ) = 0 , R1 R3 R2 1 1 k (V 2 V 3 ) + (V 3 V 2 ) + (V 3 ) = 0 . R3 R4

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Nodal analysis

* Take some node as the reference node and denote the node voltages of the remaining nodes by V1 , V2 , etc. * Write KCL at each node in terms of the node voltages. Follow a xed convention, e.g., current leaving a node is positive.
V2 R3 v3 k v3 0 R4 V3

V1

R1 R2

I0

1 ( V 1 V 2 ) I0 k ( V 2 V 3 ) = 0 , R1 1 1 1 (V 2 V 1 ) + (V 2 V 3 ) + (V 2 ) = 0 , R1 R3 R2 1 1 k (V 2 V 3 ) + (V 3 V 2 ) + (V 3 ) = 0 . R3 R4 * Solve for the node voltages branch voltages and currents.

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Nodal analysis

* Take some node as the reference node and denote the node voltages of the remaining nodes by V1 , V2 , etc. * Write KCL at each node in terms of the node voltages. Follow a xed convention, e.g., current leaving a node is positive.
V2 R3 v3 k v3 0 R4 V3

V1

R1 R2

I0

1 ( V 1 V 2 ) I0 k ( V 2 V 3 ) = 0 , R1 1 1 1 (V 2 V 1 ) + (V 2 V 3 ) + (V 2 ) = 0 , R1 R3 R2 1 1 k (V 2 V 3 ) + (V 3 V 2 ) + (V 3 ) = 0 . R3 R4 * Solve for the node voltages branch voltages and currents. * Remark: Nodal analysis needs to be modied if there are voltage sources.

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Mesh analysis

R1

R2

Vs i1 is

R3 i2

r1 is

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Mesh analysis

R1

R2

Vs i1 is

R3 i2

r1 is

* Write KVL for each loop in terms of the mesh currents i1 and i2 . Use a xed convention, e.g., voltage drop is positive. (Note that is = i1 i2 .)

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Mesh analysis

R1

R2

Vs i1 is

R3 i2

r1 is

* Write KVL for each loop in terms of the mesh currents i1 and i2 . Use a xed convention, e.g., voltage drop is positive. (Note that is = i1 i2 .) Vs + i1 R1 + (i1 i2 ) R3 = 0 , R2 i2 + r1 (i1 i2 ) + (i2 i1 ) R3 = 0 .

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Mesh analysis

R1

R2

Vs i1 is

R3 i2

r1 is

* Write KVL for each loop in terms of the mesh currents i1 and i2 . Use a xed convention, e.g., voltage drop is positive. (Note that is = i1 i2 .) Vs + i1 R1 + (i1 i2 ) R3 = 0 , R2 i2 + r1 (i1 i2 ) + (i2 i1 ) R3 = 0 . * Solve for i1 and i2 compute other quantities of interest (branch currents and branch voltages).

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Linearity and superposition

* A circuit containing independent sources, dependent sources, and resistors is linear, i.e., the system of equations describing the circuit is linear.

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Linearity and superposition

* A circuit containing independent sources, dependent sources, and resistors is linear, i.e., the system of equations describing the circuit is linear. * The dependent sources are assumed to be linear, e.g., if we have a CCVS with 2 + b , the resulting system will be no longer linear. v = a ic

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Linearity and superposition

* A circuit containing independent sources, dependent sources, and resistors is linear, i.e., the system of equations describing the circuit is linear. * The dependent sources are assumed to be linear, e.g., if we have a CCVS with 2 + b , the resulting system will be no longer linear. v = a ic * For a linear system, we can apply the principle of superposition.

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Linearity and superposition

* A circuit containing independent sources, dependent sources, and resistors is linear, i.e., the system of equations describing the circuit is linear. * The dependent sources are assumed to be linear, e.g., if we have a CCVS with 2 + b , the resulting system will be no longer linear. v = a ic * For a linear system, we can apply the principle of superposition. * In the context of circuits, superposition enables us to consider the independent sources one at a time, compute the desired quantity of interest in each case, and get the net result by adding the individual contributions.

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Linearity and superposition

* A circuit containing independent sources, dependent sources, and resistors is linear, i.e., the system of equations describing the circuit is linear. * The dependent sources are assumed to be linear, e.g., if we have a CCVS with 2 + b , the resulting system will be no longer linear. v = a ic * For a linear system, we can apply the principle of superposition. * In the context of circuits, superposition enables us to consider the independent sources one at a time, compute the desired quantity of interest in each case, and get the net result by adding the individual contributions. * Caution: Superposition cannot be applied to dependent sources.

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Superposition

* Superposition refers to superposition of response due to independent sources.

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Superposition

* Superposition refers to superposition of response due to independent sources. * We can consider one independent source at a time, deactivate all other independent sources.

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Superposition

* Superposition refers to superposition of response due to independent sources. * We can consider one independent source at a time, deactivate all other independent sources. * Deactivating a current source is = 0, i.e., replace the current source with an open circuit.

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Superposition

* Superposition refers to superposition of response due to independent sources. * We can consider one independent source at a time, deactivate all other independent sources. * Deactivating a current source is = 0, i.e., replace the current source with an open circuit. * Deactivating a voltage source vs = 0, i.e., replace the voltage source with a short circuit.

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Example

2 i1 18 V 4 3A

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is . 2 2 i1 18 V 4 3A 4 18 V i1

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is . 2 2 i1 18 V 4 3A 4 18 V i1 (1) i1 = 3 A

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is . 2 2 i1 18 V 4 3A Case 2: Keep Is , deactivate Vs . 2 i1 4 3A 4 18 V i1 (1) i1 = 3 A

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is . 2 2 i1 18 V 4 3A Case 2: Keep Is , deactivate Vs . 2 i1 4 3A (2) i1 = 3 A 2 = 1A 2+4 4 18 V i1 (1) i1 = 3 A

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is . 2 2 i1 18 V 4 3A Case 2: Keep Is , deactivate Vs . 2 (1) (2) inet 1 = i1 + i1 = 3 + 1 = 4 A i1 4 3A (2) i1 = 3 A 2 = 1A 2+4 4 18 V i1 (1) i1 = 3 A

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Example

i 1

12 V

6A 2i

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is .

i 1 i 1 6A 2i 12 V v 3

12 V

2i

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is .

i 1 i 1 6A 2i 12 V v 3

12 V

3 KVL: 12 + 3 i + 2 i + i = 0 i = 2 A , v(1) = 6 V .

2i

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is .

i 1 i 1 6A 2i 12 V v 3

12 V

3 KVL: 12 + 3 i + 2 i + i = 0 i = 2 A , v(1) = 6 V .

2i

Case 2: Keep Is , deactivate Vs .

i 1

6A 2i

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is .

i 1 i 1 6A 2i 12 V v 3

12 V

3 KVL: 12 + 3 i + 2 i + i = 0 i = 2 A , v(1) = 6 V .

2i

Case 2: Keep Is , deactivate Vs .

i 1

3 KVL: i + (6 + i) 3 + 2 i = 0 6A i = 3 A , v(2) = (3 + 6) 3 = 9 V .

2i

Example

Case 1: Keep Vs , deactivate Is .

i 1 i 1 6A 2i 12 V v 3

12 V

3 KVL: 12 + 3 i + 2 i + i = 0 i = 2 A , v(1) = 6 V .

2i

Case 2: Keep Is , deactivate Vs .

vnet = v(1) + v(2) = 6 + 9 = 15 V

i 1

3 KVL: i + (6 + i) 3 + 2 i = 0 6A i = 3 A , v(2) = (3 + 6) 3 = 9 V .

2i

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Superposition: Why does it work?

V1 R1 Vs 0 A R2 R3

V2 B Is

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Superposition: Why does it work?

V1 R1 Vs 0 A R2 R3

V2 B Is

KCL at nodes A and B: 1 1 1 (V 1 V s ) + V1 + (V 1 V 2 ) = 0 , R1 R2 R3 1 (V 2 V 1 ) = 0 . Is + R3

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Superposition: Why does it work?

V1 R1 Vs 0 A R2 R3

V2 B Is

KCL at nodes A and B: 1 1 1 (V 1 V s ) + V1 + (V 1 V 2 ) = 0 , R1 R2 R3 1 (V 2 V 1 ) = 0 . Is + R3 Writing in a matrix form, we get (using G1 = 1/R1 , etc.), G1 + G2 + G3 G3 G3 G3 V1 V2 = G1 Vs Is

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Superposition: Why does it work?

V1 R1 Vs 0 A R2 R3

V2 B Is

KCL at nodes A and B: 1 1 1 (V 1 V s ) + V1 + (V 1 V 2 ) = 0 , R1 R2 R3 1 (V 2 V 1 ) = 0 . Is + R3 Writing in a matrix form, we get (using G1 = 1/R1 , etc.), G1 + G2 + G3 G3 i.e., A V1 V2 = G3 G3 G1 Vs Is V1 V2 V1 V2 = G1 Vs Is
1

=A

G1 Vs Is

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Superposition: Why does it work?

V1 R1 Vs 0 A R2 R3

V2 B Is

V1 V2

=A

G1 Vs Is

m11 m21

m12 m22

G1 Vs Is

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Superposition: Why does it work?

V1 R1 Vs 0 A R2 R3

V2 B Is

V1 V2

=A

G1 Vs Is

m11 m21

m12 m22

G1 Vs Is

We are now in a position to see why superposition works. V1 V2 = m11 G1 m21 G1 m12 m22 Vs 0 m11 G1 + m21 G1 m12 m22 0 Is " V1 V2
(1) (1)

# " +

V1 V2

(2) (2)

# .

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Superposition: Why does it work?

V1 R1 Vs 0 A R2 R3

V2 B Is

V1 V2

=A

G1 Vs Is

m11 m21

m12 m22

G1 Vs Is

We are now in a position to see why superposition works. V1 V2 = m11 G1 m21 G1 m12 m22 Vs 0 m11 G1 + m21 G1 m12 m22 0 Is " V1 V2
(1) (1)

# " +

V1 V2

(2) (2)

# .

The rst vector is the response due to Vs alone (and Is deactivated). The second vector is the response due to Is alone (and Vs deactivated).

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Superposition: Why does it work?

V1 R1 Vs 0 A R2 R3

V2 B Is

V1 V2

=A

G1 Vs Is

m11 m21

m12 m22

G1 Vs Is

We are now in a position to see why superposition works. V1 V2 = m11 G1 m21 G1 m12 m22 Vs 0 m11 G1 + m21 G1 m12 m22 0 Is " V1 V2
(1) (1)

# " +

V1 V2

(2) (2)

# .

The rst vector is the response due to Vs alone (and Is deactivated). The second vector is the response due to Is alone (and Vs deactivated). All other currents and voltages are linearly related to V1 and V2 Any voltage (node voltage or branch voltage) or current can also be computed using superposition.

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Thevenins theorem

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

Thevenins theorem

RTh

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

VTh
B B

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Thevenins theorem

RTh

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

VTh
B B

* VTh is simply VAB when nothing is connected on the other side, i.e., VTh = Voc .

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Thevenins theorem

RTh

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

VTh
B B

* VTh is simply VAB when nothing is connected on the other side, i.e., VTh = Voc . * RTh can be found by dierent methods.

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 1:
Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

VTh
B B

* Deactivate all independent sources.

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 1:
Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

VTh
B B

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

* Deactivate all independent sources.

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 1:
Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

VTh
B B

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

* Deactivate all independent sources. * RTh can often be found by inspection.

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 1:
Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

A Is

VTh Vs
B B B

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

* Deactivate all independent sources. * RTh can often be found by inspection. * RTh may be found by connecting a test source.

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 1:
Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

A Is

VTh Vs
B B B

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

Vs Is
B B B

* Deactivate all independent sources. * RTh can often be found by inspection. * RTh may be found by connecting a test source.

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 1:
Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

A Is

VTh Vs
B B B

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

RTh
A A

Vs Is
B B B

* Deactivate all independent sources. * RTh can often be found by inspection. * RTh may be found by connecting a test source.

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 2:
A

Voc

* Find Voc .

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 2:
A A

Voc

Isc

* Find Voc . * Find Isc .

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 2:
A A

Voc

Isc

* Find Voc . * Find Isc . Voc * RTh = . Isc

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Thevenins theorem: RTh

Method 2:
A A

Voc

Isc

* Find Voc . * Find Isc . Voc * RTh = . Isc * Note: Sources are not deactivated.

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Thevenins theorem: example

6 R1 3 9V R2 R3

2
A

RL
B

Thevenins theorem: example

6 R1 3 9V R2 R3

2
A

RTh

RL
B

VTh

RL
B

Thevenins theorem: example

6 R1 3 9V R2 R3

2
A

RTh

RL
B

VTh

RL
B

VTh :

2
A

3 9V

Voc
B

Thevenins theorem: example

6 R1 3 9V R2 R3

2
A

RTh

RL
B

VTh

RL
B

VTh :

2
A

3 9V

Voc
B

Voc = 9 V = 9V

3 6+3 1 = 3V 3

Thevenins theorem: example

6 R1 3 9V R2 R3

2
A

RTh

RL
B

VTh

RL
B

VTh :

2
A

RTh :

2
A

3 9V

Voc
B

3
B

Voc = 9 V = 9V

3 6+3 1 = 3V 3

Thevenins theorem: example

6 R1 3 9V R2 R3

2
A

RTh

RL
B

VTh

RL
B

VTh :

2
A

RTh :

2
A

3 9V

Voc
B

3
B

Voc = 9 V

3 6+3

RTh = (R1

R2 ) + R3 = (3

6) + 2

1 = 9V = 3V 3

12 =3 +2 = 4 1+2

Thevenins theorem: example

6 R1 3 9V R2 R3

2
A

RTh

RL
B

VTh

RL R L
B

3V

RL

VTh :

2
A

RTh :

2
A

3 9V

Voc
B

3
B

Voc = 9 V

3 6+3

RTh = (R1

R2 ) + R3 = (3

6) + 2

1 = 9V = 3V 3

12 =3 +2 = 4 1+2

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Maximum power transfer

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

iL RL

Maximum power transfer

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

iL RL

* Power transferred to load is, 2R . PL = iL L

Maximum power transfer

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

iL RL

* Power transferred to load is, 2R . PL = iL L * For a given black box, what is the value of RL for which PL is maximum?

Maximum power transfer

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

iL RL

* Power transferred to load is, 2R . PL = iL L * For a given black box, what is the value of RL for which PL is maximum? * Replace the black box with its Thevenin equivalent.

Maximum power transfer

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

iL RL

* Power transferred to load is, 2R . PL = iL L * For a given black box, what is the value of RL for which PL is maximum? * Replace the black box with its Thevenin equivalent.

RTh

iL VTh RL
B

Maximum power transfer

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

iL RL

* Power transferred to load is, 2R . PL = iL L * For a given black box, what is the value of RL for which PL is maximum? * Replace the black box with its Thevenin equivalent.

RTh

iL VTh RL

* iL =
B

VTh , RTh + RL

2 PL = VTh

RL . (RTh + RL )2

Maximum power transfer

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

iL RL

* Power transferred to load is, 2R . PL = iL L * For a given black box, what is the value of RL for which PL is maximum? * Replace the black box with its Thevenin equivalent.

RTh

iL VTh RL

* iL =
B

VTh , RTh + RL

2 PL = VTh

RL . (RTh + RL )2

* For

dPL = 0 , we need dRL

(RTh + RL )2 RL 2 (RTh + RL ) = 0, (RTh + RL )4 i.e., RTh + RL = 2 RL RL = RTh .

Maximum power transfer

Circuit
(resistors, voltage sources, current sources, CCVS, CCCS, VCVS, VCCS)

iL RL

* Power transferred to load is, 2R . PL = iL L * For a given black box, what is the value of RL for which PL is maximum? * Replace the black box with its Thevenin equivalent.

RTh

iL VTh RL

* iL =
B

VTh , RTh + RL

PL Pmax L

2 PL = VTh

RL . (RTh + RL )2

* For

dPL = 0 , we need dRL

(RTh + RL )2 RL 2 (RTh + RL ) = 0, (RTh + RL )4 i.e., RTh + RL = 2 RL RL = RTh .


RL RL = RTh
M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Maximum power transfer: example

Find RL for which PL is maximum. 3 2 R1 R3 6 12 V R2 2A

RL
B

Maximum power transfer: example

Find RL for which PL is maximum. 3 2 R1 R3 6 12 V R2 3 R1 2 2A

RL
B

RTh :

R3 6 R2
B

Maximum power transfer: example

Find RL for which PL is maximum. 3 2 R1 R3 6 12 V R2 3 R1 2 2A

RL
B

RTh :

R3 6 R2
B

RTh = (R1 =3

R2 ) + R3 = (3 12 +2 = 4 1+2

6) + 2

Maximum power transfer: example

Find RL for which PL is maximum. 3 2 R1 R3 6 12 V R2 3 R1 2 2A

Voc : R1

2
A

R3 6

RL 12 V
B

R2

2A
B

RTh :

R3 6 R2
B

RTh = (R1 =3

R2 ) + R3 = (3 12 +2 = 4 1+2

6) + 2

Maximum power transfer: example

Find RL for which PL is maximum. 3 2 R1 R3 6 12 V R2 3 R1 2 2A

Voc : R1

2
A

R3 6

RL 12 V
B

R2

2A
B

RTh :

R3 6 R2
B

Use superposition to nd Voc : 3 2


A

3 R1 R2
B

2
A

R1 12 V R2

R3 6

R3 6 2A
B

RTh = (R1

R2 ) + R3 = (3

6) + 2

12 =3 +2 = 4 1+2

Maximum power transfer: example

Find RL for which PL is maximum. 3 2 R1 R3 6 12 V R2 3 R1 2 2A

Voc : R1

2
A

R3 6

RL 12 V
B

R2

2A
B

RTh :

R3 6 R2
B

Use superposition to nd Voc : 3 2


A

3 R1 R2
B

2
A

R1 12 V R2

R3 6

R3 6 2A
B

RTh = (R1

R2 ) + R3 = (3

6) + 2

12 =3 +2 = 4 1+2

6 (1) Voc = 12 = 8 V 9

Maximum power transfer: example

Find RL for which PL is maximum. 3 2 R1 R3 6 12 V R2 3 R1 2 2A

Voc : R1

2
A

R3 6

RL 12 V
B

R2

2A
B

RTh :

R3 6 R2
B

Use superposition to nd Voc : 3 2


A

3 R1 R2
B

2
A

R1 12 V R2

R3 6

R3 6 2A
B

RTh = (R1

R2 ) + R3 = (3

6) + 2

12 =3 +2 = 4 1+2

6 (1) Voc = 12 = 8 V 9

(2) Voc = 4 2 A = 8 V

Maximum power transfer: example

Find RL for which PL is maximum. 3 2 R1 R3 6 12 V R2 3 R1 2 2A

Voc : R1

2
A

R3 6

RL 12 V
B

R2

2A
B

RTh :

R3 6 R2
B

Use superposition to nd Voc : 3 2


A

3 R1 R2
B

2
A

R1 12 V R2

R3 6

R3 6 2A
B

RTh = (R1

R2 ) + R3 = (3

6) + 2

12 =3 +2 = 4 1+2

6 (1) (2) Voc = 12 = 8 V Voc = 4 2 A = 8 V 9 (1) (2) Voc = Voc + Voc = 8 + 8 = 16 V

Maximum power transfer: example

Find RL for which PL is maximum. 3 2 R1 R3 6 12 V R2 3 R1 2 2A

Voc : R1

2
A

R3 6

RL 12 V
B

R2

2A
B

RTh :

R3 6 R2
B

Use superposition to nd Voc : 3 2


A

3 R1 R2
B

2
A

R1 12 V R2

R3 6

R3 6 2A
B

RTh = (R1

R2 ) + R3 = (3

6) + 2

12 =3 +2 = 4 1+2 RTh
A

6 (1) (2) Voc = 12 = 8 V Voc = 4 2 A = 8 V 9 (1) (2) Voc = Voc + Voc = 8 + 8 = 16 V

iL VTh RL

PL is maximum when RL = RTh = 4 iL = VTh /(2 RTh ) = 2 A 2 Pmax L = 2 4 = 16 W .

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Thevenins theorem: example

4 6A 2

4 48 V

12

12

Thevenins theorem: example

4 6A 2 RTh : 4

4 48 V

12

12

12

12

Thevenins theorem: example

4 6A 2 RTh : 4

4 48 V

12

12

2
A B

12

12

4
C

Thevenins theorem: example

4 6A 2 RTh : 4

4 48 V

12

12

2
A B

12

12

4
C

RTh = 7

Thevenins theorem: example

4 6A 2 RTh : 4

4 48 V

Voc :

4 12

4 48 V 12

Voc

12

12 2 6A
C i

2
A B

12

12

4
C

RTh = 7

Thevenins theorem: example

4 6A 2 RTh : 4

4 48 V

Voc :

4 12

4 48 V 12

Voc

12

12 2 6A
C i

Note: i = 0 (since there is no return path). VAB = VA VB = (VA VC ) + (VC VB ) = VAC + VCB = 24 V + 36 V = 60 V

2
A B

12

12

4
C

RTh = 7

Thevenins theorem: example

4 6A 2 RTh : 4

4 48 V

Voc :

4 12

4 48 V 12

Voc

12

12 2 6A
C i

Note: i = 0 (since there is no return path). VAB = VA VB = (VA VC ) + (VC VB ) = VAC + VCB = 24 V + 36 V = 60 V

2
A B

12

12

4
C

RTh = 7

VTh = 60 V RTh = 7

Thevenins theorem: example

4 6A 2 RTh : 4

4 48 V

Voc :

4 12

4 48 V 12

Voc

12

12 2 6A
C i

Note: i = 0 (since there is no return path). VAB = VA VB = (VA VC ) + (VC VB ) = VAC + VCB = 24 V + 36 V = 60 V
A B

2
A B

12

12

4
C

RTh = 7

VTh = 60 V RTh = 7

7 60 V

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Graphical method for nding VTh and RTh


SEQUEL le: ee101 thevenin 1.sqproj

4 6A 2

4 48 V

12

12

Graphical method for nding VTh and RTh


SEQUEL le: ee101 thevenin 1.sqproj

4 6A 2

4 48 V

12

12

Connect a voltage source between A and B. Plot i versus v. 4 6A 2


i v A B

4 48 V 12

12

Voc = intercept on the v-axis. Isc = intercept on the i-axis.

Graphical method for nding VTh and RTh


SEQUEL le: ee101 thevenin 1.sqproj

4 6A 2

4 48 V
i (Amp)

10 8 6 4 2

12

12

Connect a voltage source between A and B. Plot i versus v. 4 6A 2


i v A B

0 0 20 40 v (Volt) 60

4 48 V 12

12

Voc = intercept on the v-axis. Isc = intercept on the i-axis.

Graphical method for nding VTh and RTh


SEQUEL le: ee101 thevenin 1.sqproj

4 6A 2

4 48 V
i (Amp)

10 8 6 4 2

12

12

Connect a voltage source between A and B. Plot i versus v. 4 6A 2


i v A B

0 0 20 40 v (Volt) 60

4 48 V 12

Voc = 60 V, Isc = 8.5714 A RTh = Vsc /Isc = 7

12

Voc = intercept on the v-axis. Isc = intercept on the i-axis.

Graphical method for nding VTh and RTh


SEQUEL le: ee101 thevenin 1.sqproj

4 6A 2

4 48 V
i (Amp)

10 8 6 4 2

12

12

Connect a voltage source between A and B. Plot i versus v. 4 6A 2


i v A B

0 0 20 40 v (Volt) 60

4 48 V 12

Voc = 60 V, Isc = 8.5714 A RTh = Vsc /Isc = 7


A B

12

Voc = intercept on the v-axis. Isc = intercept on the i-axis.

VTh = 60 V RTh = 7

7 60 V

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A

VTh
B

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A A

VTh
B

IN

RN
B

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A A

VTh
B

IN

RN
B

* Consider the open circuit case.

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A A

VTh
B

IN

RN
B

* Consider the open circuit case. Thevenin circuit: VAB = VTh .

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A A

VTh
B

IN

RN
B

* Consider the open circuit case. Thevenin circuit: VAB = VTh . Norton circuit: VAB = IN RN .

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A A

VTh
B

IN

RN
B

* Consider the open circuit case. Thevenin circuit: VAB = VTh . Norton circuit: VAB = IN RN . VTh = IN RN .

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A A

RTh
A A

RN VTh
B

IN

RN
B

VTh

Isc IN
B

Isc
B

* Consider the open circuit case. Thevenin circuit: VAB = VTh . Norton circuit: VAB = IN RN . VTh = IN RN . * Consider the short circuit case.

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A A

RTh
A A

RN VTh
B

IN

RN
B

VTh

Isc IN
B

Isc
B

* Consider the open circuit case. Thevenin circuit: VAB = VTh . Norton circuit: VAB = IN RN . VTh = IN RN . * Consider the short circuit case. Thevenin circuit: Isc = VTh /RTh .

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A A

RTh
A A

RN VTh
B

IN

RN
B

VTh

Isc IN
B

Isc
B

* Consider the open circuit case. Thevenin circuit: VAB = VTh . Norton circuit: VAB = IN RN . VTh = IN RN . * Consider the short circuit case. Thevenin circuit: Isc = VTh /RTh . Norton circuit: Isc = IN .

Norton equivalent circuit

RTh
A A

RTh
A A

RN VTh
B

IN

RN
B

VTh

Isc IN
B

Isc
B

* Consider the open circuit case. Thevenin circuit: VAB = VTh . Norton circuit: VAB = IN RN . VTh = IN RN . * Consider the short circuit case. Thevenin circuit: Isc = VTh /RTh . Norton circuit: Isc = IN . RTh = RN .

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Example

5 20 V

1A

10

Example

5 20 V
B

1A

10

Example

5 20 V
B

1A

RN = 5 IN = 20 V = 4A 5

10

Example

5 20 V
B A

1A

RN = 5 IN = 20 V = 4A 5

10

4A 5
B

1A

10

Example

5 20 V
B A

1A

RN = 5 IN = 20 V = 4A 5

3A 5

10

10

4A 5
B

1A

10

Example

5 20 V
B A

1A

RN = 5 IN = 20 V = 4A 5

3A 5

10

10

4A 5
B

1A

i = 3A = 1A

5 5 + 10

10

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Example

5 20 V
B A

1A

RN = 5 IN = 20 V = 4A 5

3A 5

10

10

4A 5
B

1A

i = 3A = 1A

5 5 + 10

10

Home work: * Find i by superposition and compare.

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

Example

5 20 V
B A

1A

RN = 5 IN = 20 V = 4A 5

3A 5

10

10

4A 5
B

1A

i = 3A = 1A

5 5 + 10

10

Home work: * Find i by superposition and compare. * Compute the power absorbed by each element and verify that P Pi = 0 .

M. B. Patil, IIT Bombay

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