Lecture (L2-3) Equivalent Circuits

Equivalent circuits are used to simplify analysis of many types of systems, and they often help us understand how a particular part of a circuit is working.  This lecture also covers series and parallel circuits for resistance, conductance, voltage, and current. This analysis is the 'bread and butter' of ECE, and is used all the time.  Voltage and current dividers are also discussed. These are also constantly used. 

Textbook Section:  Ulaby 2-3

Watch this Video Lecture before class:

http://youtu.be/vWVXqzfP3AQ Links to an external site.

Power point to take notes on:  L(2-3) -- Equivalent circuits [Compatibility Mode].pdf Download L(2-3) -- Equivalent circuits [Compatibility Mode].pdf

Here is some extra information on how to analyze parallel circuits and current dividers using admittance or conductance (G) instead of resistance (R):

http://youtu.be/GHNo6Jg5B64 Links to an external site.y.pptx Download y.pptx

Reference Material:

deck of cards 3.pptx Download deck of cards 3.pptx

Current Divider calculations Links to an external site.