DC Circuit Analysis and Basic Electronic Devices
In this chapter, the author introduces the reader to two basic electronic devices, namely, a diode and a transistor, their basic characteristics and some of their applications. He concludes this chapter with a pictorial "tour" of a typical electronic printed circuit board to allow the read...
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Published in | Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers pp. 49 - 85 |
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Main Author | |
Format | Book Chapter |
Language | English |
Published |
United Kingdom
Routledge
2017
River Publishers |
Edition | 2 |
Subjects | |
Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | In this chapter, the author introduces the reader to two basic electronic devices, namely, a diode and a transistor, their basic characteristics and some of their applications. He concludes this chapter with a pictorial "tour" of a typical electronic printed circuit board to allow the reader an opportunity to gain a measure of familiarity with basic electronic devices. As expected, analyses of circuits that consist of more than one current loop, tend to be more complex, require formulation of multiple equations and utilization of additional conventions and principles. Similar to single loop circuit analysis covered earlier, in most cases, there are multiple strategies and approaches available for solving multi-loop circuits. Since the Cramer's Rule involves matrices and linear algebra, it is the method that electrical circuit analysis computer software is premised on. The left side of the diode, labeled "Anode" is normally connected to the positive or higher voltage point in the circuit. |
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ISBN: | 1498799604 9781498799607 |
DOI: | 10.1201/9781003152033-2 |