Title :
Emphasizing some little-used theorems in introductory network analysis
Author :
Skaar, Donald L. ; Brown, William L.
Author_Institution :
San Diego State Univ., CA, USA
fDate :
11/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper promotes the use of some little-used but most valuable theorems that are available to students in introductory network analysis: the voltage and current shifting theorems; the voltage and current source theorems; the reduction theorem; and the substitution theorem. Examples illustrate how these theorems can be used to solve for one or more variables in the many networks that contain dependent as well as independent sources. Network simplification techniques are maximized and the use of equations is minimized. A more extensive use of the duality concept is also recommended
Keywords :
electrical engineering education; equivalent circuits; network analysis; current shifting theorem; current source theorem; dependent sources; duality concept; education; electrical engineering students; independent sources; introductory network analysis; network simplification techniques; reduction theorem; substitution theorem; voltage shifting theorem; voltage source theorem; Circuit analysis; Complex networks; Equations; Frequency conversion; Intelligent networks; SPICE; Steady-state; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on