Objectives

1. To distinguish between Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorem.

2. To simplify a complex circuit into a Thevenin or Norton equivalent circuits.

List of Instruments

Personal Computer

Tina (Software)

Ammeter

Voltmeter

Ohmmeter

Wiring Diagrams

• Main Circuit:

AM1 -12.03mA
R1 380
+
A
R2 6 80

R3 4 70
+
+

VS1 10
V VM1 -5. 65V

+
VS2 15
• For RTH and RN:

R1380

R2 6 80
+
+ VS10
Ω ZM1 243.77ohms

+
VS20

• For Thevenin’s equivalent circuit:

AM1 -12.02mA
R1243.77
+
A

+
+

R3 4 70
VS1-8.58
V VM1 -5.65V

• For Norton’s equivalent circuit:

AM1 -12. 03mA

+
A
IS1 -3 5.2 2m

R2 24 3.7 7

+
R3 47 0

V VM1 -5.65V
Data Sheet

VTH RTH I1 V1
Thevenin
-8.58 V 243.77 Ω -12.02 mA -5.65 V
IN RN I1 V1
Norton
-35.22 mA 243.77 Ω -12.03 mA -5.65 V

Problems and Solution

Analysis

Since the given circuit has an active linear network with a pair of output
terminals, Thevenin’s and Norton’s applies in order to simplify the circuit. First the
current and the voltage of the circuit is determined in order to compare with the
Thevenin’s and Norton’s equivalent circuit. To get the resistance, voltage source must be
set to zero and disregard the resistance load. The resistance obtained here is equivalent to
TEC and NEC since both uses the same original circuit including the initial current and
volage. To get the voltage source of thevenin’s (resistance in series) or the current source
(resistance in parallel) of norton’s enter the total resistance to the modified circuit. Or if a
parameter is known, Ohm’s law can be applied.

Conclusion

Certain circuits can be simplified by using Thevenin’s or Norton’s Theorem. A

linear network can be transformed into a voltage source or into a current source.
Equivalent Resistance is essential for the calculation of TEC and NEC. Ohm’s law is
useful in this theorem.