DC Circuit Analysis and Basic Electronic Devices

• Published in: Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers pp. 49 - 85
• Main Author: Rauf, S. Bobby
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: United Kingdom Routledge 2017; River Publishers
• Edition: 2
• Subjects: KVL; Npn Transistor; Volt Amperes; Voltage Source; Field Effect Transistors; Circuit Analysis; Metal Oxide Varistor; Voltage Division Rule; 6Ω Resistor; Ohm's Law; Zener Diode; Voltage Drop; KCL; Forward Bias Voltage; PRV; Half Wave Rectifier; Full Wave Rectifier; AC Cycle; Cramer's Rule; DC Output; AC Circuit; DC Circuit; Reverse Bias
• DOI: 10.1201/9781003152033-2
• ISBN: 1498799604; 9781498799607

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.