Week 4: Methods of Analysis | Nodal Analysis
Having understood the fundamental laws of circuit theory (Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s laws), we are now prepared to apply these two laws to develop two powerful techniques for circuit analysis: nodal analysis, which is based on a systematic application of Kirchhoff’s current law (KCL), and mesh analysis, which is based on a systematic application of Kirchhoff’s voltage law (KVL).
With the two techniques to be developed, we can analyze any linear circuit by obtaining a set of simultaneous equations that are then solved to obtain the required values of current or voltage. One method of solving simultaneous equations involves Cramer’s rule, which allows us to calculate circuit variables as a quotient of determinants.
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- Time Table
- Academic Calendar
- Week 1: Basic Concepts
- Week 2: Basic Laws
- Week 3: Basic Laws | Wye-Delta Transformation
- Week 4: Methods of Analysis | Nodal Analysis
- Week 5: Methods of Analysis | Mesh Analysis
- Week 6: Circuit Theorems | Superposition
- Week 7: Circuit Theorems | Source Transformation and Thevenin's Theorem
- Week 8: Circuit Theorems | Norton's Theorem and Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
- Week 9: Mid Term Exam
- Week 10: Operational Amplifiers
- Week 11: Capacitors and Inductors
- Week 12: First-Order Circuits | Source Free RC and RL Circuits
- Week 13: First-Order Circuits | Step Response of RC and RL Circuits
- Week 14: Second Order Circuits | Source Free Series RLC Circuit
- Week 15: Second Order Circuits | Source Free Parallel RLC Circuit
- Week 16: Sinusoids and Phasors
- Week 17: AC Power Analysis and Three Phase Circuits
- Week 18: Final Term Exam
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Engr. Muhammad Waqar Zahid
