1. Introduction to Analog Circuits and Network Theory - Analog Circuits
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1. Introduction to Analog Circuits and Network Theory

1. Introduction to Analog Circuits and Network Theory

Analog circuit theory focuses on continuous signals processed through passive and active components. Key theorems and frequency-domain analysis play crucial roles in simplifying circuit analysis and design, while practical applications include voltage dividers and filters. Understanding these concepts underpins the operation and analysis of real-world analog systems.

17 sections

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  1. 1
    Introduction To Analog Circuits And Network Theory

    This section introduces analog circuits, focusing on analog signals, basic...

  2. 1.1
    Fundamentals Of Analog Signals

    This section introduces analog signals as continuous-time signals...

  3. 1.2
    Basic Circuit Elements

    This section covers the fundamental components of electrical circuits,...

  4. 1.2.1
    Passive Components

    Passive components are essential circuit elements that consume or store...

  5. 1.2.2
    Active Components

    Active components in analog circuits are essential devices that rely on an...

  6. 1.3
    Network Theorems

    Network theorems facilitate circuit analysis by providing essential laws and...

  7. 1.3.1
    Kirchhoff’s Laws

    Kirchhoff's Laws consist of two fundamental principles: the Current Law...

  8. 1.3.2
    Thévenin/norton Equivalents

    Thévenin and Norton theorems simplify linear circuit analysis by allowing...

  9. 1.3.3
    Superposition Principle

    The Superposition Principle states that in linear systems, the total...

  10. 1.4
    Frequency Domain Analysis

    Frequency Domain Analysis deals with understanding circuits' behavior in...

  11. 1.4.1
    Transfer Functions

    Transfer functions describe the relationship between input and output...

  12. 1.4.2

    Bode plots are graphical representations used in frequency domain analysis...

  13. 1.5
    Practical Analog Circuits

    This section introduces practical applications of voltage dividers and RC...

  14. 1.5.1
    Voltage Dividers

    Voltage dividers are circuits that output a fraction of the input voltage...

  15. 1.5.2

    RC filters are essential components in analog circuits that allow specific...

  16. 1.6
    Lab Experiment: Characterizing An Rc Circuit

    This section covers the setup, execution, and expectations for a lab...

  17. 1.7

    This section highlights the processing of continuous signals in analog...

What we have learnt

  • Analog circuits involve continuous signals using resistors, inductors, capacitors, and active devices.
  • Network theorems are essential for simplifying complex circuit analyses.
  • Frequency domain techniques, including Bode plots and transfer functions, are critical for AC circuit analysis.

Key Concepts

-- Analog Signals
Continuous-time signals that vary smoothly over time, as opposed to discrete signals.
-- Resistor (R)
A passive component characterized by its ability to resist the flow of current and dissipate energy.
-- Kirchhoff’s Laws
Fundamental principles that enable the calculation of current and voltage in electrical circuits.
-- Transfer Functions
A mathematical representation of the relationship between input and output signals in the frequency domain.
-- Bode Plots
Graphical representations of the frequency response of a system, showing magnitude and phase as functions of frequency.

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