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Linear Circuits
An introduction to electric circuit elements and a study of circuits
containing such devices.
Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri
Professor and Associate Chair
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lecturers
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Nathan V. Parrish
Graduate Research Assistant
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
PhD Candidate & Graduate
Research Assistant
School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri
Professor and Associate Chair
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
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Overview
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analysis of circuits including
resistors, capacitors, and inductors with DC and
AC sources in the time domain and in the
frequency domain
people with a
scientific/technical background who are not
electrical or computer engineers
first course in
calculus, matrices and linear algebra, complex
numbers, introduction to circuit elements
Learning Outcomes
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Be able to determine voltages and currents in a
with single or multiple DC sources
Be able to determine
Be able to sketch the
to step changes in the source voltage
Be able to analyze the of reactive
circuits
Be able to analyze the
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Concept Map
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Background
Resistive
Circuits
Reactive
Circuits
Frequency
Analysis
Power
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2
3 4
5
Understand the concept map
Relate material to practical problems and experience
Use the printed slides as a guide to taking notes
Identify and organize important concepts and skills
Use the Pause button
Take short quizzes in each lesson
Do the homework
Do the quiz after each module
Ask and answer questions on the forum
How to Succeed In Linear Circuits
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Pause
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No direct email to instructional staff
Send questions or comments to the forum
Only respectful, constructive comments are allowed
Answer questions on forum
Georgia Tech course
Textbook
Labs and data acquisition board
Policies
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Module 1:
Background
Overview
An introduction to electric circuit elements and a study of circuits
containing such devices.
Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri
Professor and Associate Chair
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Concept Map
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Background
Resistive
Circuits
Reactive
Circuits
Frequency
Analysis
Power
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2
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4
3
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Concept Map: Background Module 1
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Resistive
Circuits
Reactive
Circuits
Frequency
Analysis
Power
Background
Background
Background
Charge
Current
Voltage
Power
Resistor
Sources
Circuits
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Nathan V. Parrish
PhD Candidate & Graduate
Research Assistant
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering2
Charge and
Current
Calculate the force charges exert on one another
Calculate functions of charge and current
Calculate the forces two point charges exert
on each other
Calculate current based on a charge function
Calculate charge based on a current function
Lesson Objectives
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Property of matter
Quantized
Measured in Coulombs ( C )
Electric Charge
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Electromagnetic Force
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Electric Fields
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Electrical Current
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Reference Directions
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Discussed charge as a property of matter
Calculated forces of charge using Coulombs Law
Explored electric fields the means of this
interaction
Described current as the time derivative of charge
Emphasized the importance of current reference
directions
Summary
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Nathan V. Parrish
PhD Candidate & Graduate
Research Assistant
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering2
Voltage
Modify voltage values to reflect voltage references
Describe how a chemical battery works
Identify if a battery is charging or discharging
Calculate voltage from the energy
gained/consumed as a charge moves through an
electric field
Correctly specify voltages as references change
Describe the operation of a chemical battery
Identify if a battery is charging or discharging
based on the voltage reference and current flow
Lesson Objectives
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Voltage
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Origin of Voltage
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Voltage Reference
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Example: Finding Voltages
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Lead-Acid Batteries - Discharging
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Cathode Anode
Lead-Acid Batteries - Charging
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Anode Cathode
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Charge crates electric fields
Voltage is energy gained/released as charges
move through an electric field
Described how voltage originates from
differences in charge density
Case study: how lead-acid batteries work
Summary
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Nathan V. Parrish
PhD Candidate & Graduate
Research Assistant
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering2
Power and Energy
Calculate power and energy
Describe the difference between power and energy
Use conservation of energy to find unknown energy
Use power to calculate current or voltage
Calculate power from energy function
Calculate energy from a power function
Use conservation of energy to find power of an
unknown device
Calculate power from voltage and current
Find a voltage or a current for a device with a
known power
Lesson Objectives
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Power
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Instantaneous Change
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You run a power company. Do you charge
customers for power or energy? Why?
Charging for Power
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Pause
Conservation of Energy
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Reference Direction
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Using Power for Analysis
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Pause
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Described the relationship between power and
energy and how to calculate them
Described how voltage and current relate to
power
Presented a derivation for conservation of power
and how this property is used in analysis
Solved first simple analysis problem
Summary
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Nathan V. Parrish
PhD Candidate & Graduate
Research Assistant
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering2
Introduction to
Circuit Diagrams
Identify a collection of basic circuit elements
Be able to identify nodes
Identify short/open circuits
Identify equivalent circuit diagrams
Identify a set of circuit elements
Identify the nodes in a circuit diagram
Recognize self-contradictory circuits
Identify open/closed circuit
Identify when two circuits are equivalent
Modify a circuit to form an equivalent circuit
Lesson Objectives
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Circuit Diagrams
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Devices are presented with
some known parameters
We wish to identify the
behavior of the device
Identify behavior based on the
circuit using calculation
What is Circuit Analysis?
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Zero internal resistance
Nodes and junctions
Zero voltage drop on node
Arbitrary current possible
Wires
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Independent Sources
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Independent Voltage
Source
Independent Current
Source
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Dependent Sources
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Dependent Voltage
Source
Dependent Current
Source
Resistors
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Devices for resisting current
Drawn as zig-zag lines
Number of zigs ands zags can vary
Other similar devices will be
introduced as they are encountered
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Ground
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Common Point of reference
Path of electrons
Lightning rod (literal ground)
Prevent electrocution
Prevent damage to sensitive
components
Open/Short Circuits
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Self-Contradictory Circuits
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Putting It Together
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Changing Circuits
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Described the concept of a node and how to identify one
Introduced independent and dependent voltage and current
sources
Introduced a resistor a device that will be discussed in
more detail later
Presented the idea of a ground
Showed examples of self-contradictory circuits
Described how circuits can be equivalent
Summary
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Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri
Professor and Associate Chair
School of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Module 1
Background
Wrap Up
Summary of Background Module
Concept Map: Background Module 1
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Resistive
Circuits
Reactive
Circuits
Frequency
Analysis
Power
Background
Background
Background
Charge
Current
Voltage
Power
Resistor
Sources
Circuits
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Understand charge and current
Be able to calculate the effect of one charge on
other charges
Be able to calculate current from charge flow in
time
Important Concepts and Skills
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Understand how voltage is created by
differences in charge density
Understand how chemical reactions can cause a
voltage
Be able to use voltage references
Be able to identify some basic circuit elements
Be able to identify nodes of a circuit diagram
Be able to identify open/short circuits
Be able to move elements of a diagram
Important Concepts and Skills
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Be able to calculate power from energy
Be able to analyze circuit using conservation of power
Be able to analyze circuit using power, voltage, and current
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Concept Map
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Background
Resistive
Circuits
Reactive
Circuits
Frequency
Analysis
Power
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2
3 4
5