Nodal and mesh analysis with controlled

sources • When a dependent source is present in a circuit

Applying KCL at node 1, we obtain the following
equation:
KCL applied at the second node yields:
to be analyzed by node or mesh analysis, one
can initially treat it as an ideal source and write
the node or mesh equations accordingly.
• In addition to the equation obtained in this
fashion, there will also be an equation relating
the dependent source to one of the circuit
voltages or currents.
• This constraint equation can then be substituted
in the set of equations obtained by the
techniques of nodal and mesh analysis, and the
equations can subsequently be solved for the
unknowns.
The current 𝑖 can be determined by means of a simple
current divider:
Nodal and mesh analysis with controlled
sources
System of two equations:
Example

Find the node voltages in the circuit.