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Introduction

 

The slides cover the following topics:

  1. DC Circuits
  2. Equivalent Resistance
  3. Resistance in Parallel
  4. Kirchoff's Rules
  5. RC Circuit

 

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DC Circuits

 

The circuit
Resistance in combinations
Kirchhoff’s Rules
RC transient circuits

 

 
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Work done by a battery on charge

 

Here

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Chapter - DC Circuits, PPT, DC Circuit, Semester, Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Chapter - DC Circuits, PPT, DC Circuit, Semester, Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

 

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Real Battery and Single Loop circuits…  What’s the current ?

 

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Conservation of energy: Kirchoff’s first Law: Sum of voltages in a closed loop is zero.

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Equivalent Resistance Resistors in Series

 

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Series requirements

Conservation of energy
Potential differences add
Current is constant

 

Chapter - DC Circuits, PPT, DC Circuit, Semester, Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Apply Ohm’s Law to each resistor

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Chapter - DC Circuits, PPT, DC Circuit, Semester, Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

 

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Resistors in parallel

 

Parallel requirements

Charge  conservation
Currents must add
Potential difference is same across each resistor
 
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Apply Ohm’s Law to each resistor

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Chapter - DC Circuits, PPT, DC Circuit, Semester, Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

 

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Example 1

 

What is current through battery?

 

What is current through i2?

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Kirchhoff’s Rules

 

1The algebraic sum of the currents entering a junction is zero. (Conservation of Charge)
2The algebraic sum of the changes in electric potential difference around any closed circuit loop is zero. (Conservation of Energy)

Signs for Rule 2

The direction of travel when traversing the loop is from a to b.

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Problem 2

 

Find the currents in each of the three legs of the circuit,

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Three unknowns, need three equations.  Also since batteries are in there cannot reduce the resistances since none in parallel or series

 

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Example: Applying Kirchhoff’s Rules

 

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Another, example: applying Kirchhoff’s Rules

 

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Solve the equations simultaneously for the values if I. If I is negative the current is in the opposite direction

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RC Circuits and Time dependence

 

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Time dependence

Recall Lab 7! Resistor slows down the charging

of the capacitor

Time dependent behavior (transient)  2 cases: switch at

“a” or at “b”

 

a)Charging
b)discharging
 
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In position “a” Charging the Capacitor
 
 
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What’s VR across resistor?
Find  the current and multiply by R

 

 
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Discharging Position b:

 

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Example: RC circuit

 

 
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R=10W

C=1F

 

How long does it take the capacitor to reach ½ its final charge, if the capacitor is uncharged at t = 0?

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1. Charging the Capacitor

 

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Chapter - DC Circuits, PPT, DC Circuit, Semester, Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Note : τ = RC

is called the time constant

What are the units?

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FAQs on Chapter - DC Circuits, PPT, DC Circuit, Semester, Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

1. What is a DC circuit?
Ans. A DC circuit refers to a circuit that is powered by a direct current (DC) source. In a DC circuit, the flow of electric charge is unidirectional, meaning it flows in one direction only.
2. What is the significance of studying DC circuits in Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)?
Ans. DC circuits play a fundamental role in Electronics and Communication Engineering as they form the building blocks for various electronic devices and systems. Understanding DC circuits helps engineers design and analyze electronic circuits, which are essential for communication systems, power supplies, and other electronic devices.
3. What are some common components found in DC circuits?
Ans. Some common components found in DC circuits include resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, and batteries. These components are used to control the flow of current, store energy, and perform various functions within the circuit.
4. How do you calculate the total resistance in a DC circuit with multiple resistors?
Ans. To calculate the total resistance in a DC circuit with multiple resistors connected in series, simply add up the resistance values of each resistor. For resistors connected in parallel, the reciprocal of the total resistance is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances.
5. What is the difference between a series and parallel DC circuit?
Ans. In a series DC circuit, the components are connected end-to-end, forming a single path for the flow of current. The total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of individual resistances. In a parallel DC circuit, the components are connected across each other, providing multiple paths for the current to flow. The total resistance in a parallel circuit is calculated differently than in a series circuit and is generally lower than the individual resistances.
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