Principles Of Dc Ac Circuits

Assuming a basic understanding of algebra and trigonometry, Simpson offers a concise and practical overview of the principles, theorems, circuit behaviour and problem-solving procedures of DC/AC circuits. The text aims to make this subject accessible and retainable. Electron flow notation is used.

ACDC Principles and Applications teaches learners how to apply basic laws and analysis techniques to traditional introductory circuits, as well as popular, real-world AC and DC circuits. AC/DC Principles combines standard theory of electricity with fundamentals of electronics and demonstrates electronic theory as applied to actual applications. Throughout the book, only those circuit theorems and analysis techniques that are practical and typically used in real-world circuit analysis are addressed. In addition, Kirchhoff's current law, Kirchhoff's voltage law, Thevenin's Theorem and Ohm's law are introduced to ensure that the learner has a complete understanding of each law before attempting to apply all or part to traditional series and parallel circuits.

This book provides an exceptionally clear introduction to DC/AC circuits supported by superior exercises, examples, and illustrations--and an emphasis on troubleshooting and applications. It features an exciting full color format which uses color to enhance the instructional value of photographs, illustrations, tables, charts, and graphs. Throughout the book's coverage, the use of mathematics is limited to only those concepts that are needed for understanding. Floyd's acclaimed troubleshooting emphasis, as always, provides learners with the problem solving experience they need for a successful career in electronics. Chapter topics cover components, quantities and units; voltage, current, and resistance; Ohm's Law; energy and power; series circuits; parallel circuits; series-parallel circuits; circuit theorems and conversions; branch, mesh, and node analysis; magnetism and electromagnetism; an introduction to alternating current and voltage; phasors and complex numbers; capacitors; inductors; transformers; RC circuits; RL circuits; RLC circuits and resonance; basic filters; circuit theorems in AC analysis; pulse response of reactive circuits; and polyphase systems in power applications. For electronics technicians, electronics teachers, and electronics hobbyists.