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7.4 The Step-Response
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Three steps to find out the step response
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The initial capacitor voltage v(0).
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The final capacitor voltage v() — DC
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voltage across
C.
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The time constant .
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Note:
The above method is a short-cut
method. You may also
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determine the
solution by setting up the circuit formula directly
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using KCL, KVL , ohms
law, capacitor and inductor VI laws.
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