For introductory courses in circuit analysis/theory. Challenge students to develop the insight of a practicing engineer.
Electric Circuits provides thorough coverage of circuit analysis and theory. It presents key concepts in a natural progression, motivating students to build on their knowledge. Step-by-step analysis methods provide a solid foundation for students to develop their problem-solving skills. Over 1200 problems and nearly 200 examples introduce realistic engineering experiences that challenge students to develop the insights of a practicing engineer.
The 12th Edition includes all new assessment problems with answers and completely updated end-of-chapter problems.
Circuit Variables
Circuit Elements
Simple Resistive Circuits
Techniques of Circuit Analysis
The Operational Amplifier
Inductance, Capacitance, and Mutual Inductance
Response of First-Order RL and RC Circuits
Natural and Step Responses of RLC Circuits
Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis
Sinusoidal Steady-State Power Calculations
Balanced Three-Phase Circuits
Introduction to the Laplace Transform
The Laplace Transform in Circuit Analysis
Introduction to Frequency Selective Circuits
Active Filter Circuits
Fourier Series
The Fourier Transform
Two-Port Circuits
APPENDICES
The Solution of Linear Simultaneous Equations
Complex Numbers
More on Magnetically Coupled Coils and Ideal Transformers
The Decibel
Bode Diagrams
An Abbreviated Table of Trigonometric Identities
An Abbreviated Table of Integrals
Common Standard Component Values
