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Chapter 20
  • AC Network Theorems
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Superposition Theorem
  • Voltage across (or current through) an element
    • Determined by summing voltage (or current) due to each independent source
  • All sources (except dependent sources) other than the one being considered are eliminated
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Superposition Theorem
  • Replace current sources with opens
  • Replace voltage sources with shorts
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Superposition Theorem
  • Circuit may operate at more than one frequency at a time
  • Superposition is the only analysis method that can be used in this case
  • Reactances must be recalculated for each different frequency
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Superposition Theorem
  • Diode and transistor circuits will have both dc and ac sources
  • Superposition can still be applied
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Superposition Theorem
  • Superposition theorem can be applied only to voltage and current
  • It cannot be used to solve for total power dissipated by an element
  • Power is not a linear quantity
    • Follows a square-law relationship
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Superposition for Dependent Sources
  • If controlling element is external to the circuit under consideration
    • Method is the same as for independent sources

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Superposition for Dependent Sources
  • Simply remove sources one at a time and solve for desired voltage or current
  • Combine the results
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Superposition for Dependent Sources
  • If the dependent source is controlled by an element located in the circuit
    • Analysis is different
    • Dependent source cannot be eliminated
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Superposition for Dependent Sources
  • Circuit must be analyzed by considering all effects simultaneously
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Thévenin’s Theorem
  • Converts an ac circuit into a single ac voltage source in series with an equivalent impedance
  • First, identify and remove the element or elements across which the equivalent circuit is to be found
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Thévenin’s Theorem
  • Label two open terminals
  • Set all sources to zero
    • Replace voltage sources with shorts
    • Current sources with opens
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Thévenin’s Theorem
  • Calculate the Thévenin equivalent impedance
  • Replace the sources and determine  open-circuit voltage
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Thévenin’s Theorem
  • If more than one source is involved
    • Superposition may be used
  • Draw resulting Thévenin equivalent circuit
    • Including the portion removed
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Norton’s Theorem
  • Converts an ac network into an equivalent circuit
    • Consists of a single current source and a parallel impedance
  • First, identify and remove the element or elements across which the Norton circuit is to be found
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Norton’s Theorem
  • Label the open terminals
  • Set all sources to zero
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Norton’s Theorem
  • Determine Norton equivalent impedance
  • Replace sources and calculate short-circuit current
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Norton’s Theorem
  • Superposition may be used for multiple sources
  • Draw resulting Norton circuit
    • Including portion removed
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Thévenin and Norton Circuits
  • Possible to find Norton equivalent circuit from Thévenin equivalent circuit
    • Use source transformation method
  • ZN = ZTh
  • IN = ETh/ZTh
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Thévenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
  • If a circuit contains a dependent source controlled by an element outside the area of interest
    • Previous methods can be used to find the Thévenin or Norton circuit
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Thévenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
  • If a circuit contains a dependent source controlled by an element in the circuit
    • Other methods must be used
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Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
  • If a circuit has a dependent source controlled by an element in the circuit
    • Use following steps to determine equivalent circuit
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Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
  • First
    • Identify and remove branch across equivalent circuit is to be determined
  • Label the open terminals
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Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
  • Calculate open-circuit voltage
    • Dependent source cannot be set to zero
    • Its effects must be considered
  • Determine the short-circuit current
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Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
  • ZN = ZTh = ETh/IN
  • Draw equivalent circuit, replacing the removed branch
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Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
  • A circuit may have more than one independent source
  • It is necessary to determine the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current due to each independent source
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Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
  • Effects of dependent source must be considered simultaneously
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Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
  • Maximum power
    • Delivered to a load when the load impedance is the complex conjugate of the Thévenin or Norton impedance
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Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
  • ZTh = 3W + j4W     ZL = ZTh*  = 3W - j4W
  • ZTh = 10 WÐ30°    ZL = ZTh* = 10 WÐ-30°
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Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
  • If the ZL is the complex conjugate of ZTh or ZN
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Relative Maximum Power
  • If it is not possible to adjust reactance part of a load
    • A relative maximum power will be delivered
  • Load resistance has a value determined by