Principles Of Dc And 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.

This introductory text covers basic electronics and the behavior of passive components, circuit analysis and systematic troubleshooting. The analytical methods used are strongly based on Ohm's and Kirchoff's Laws. Mathematics are used for analysis, but only after a solid, intuitive understanding of circuit or device operation has been established. With a heavy emphasis on critical thinking over rote memorization, and the coverage of state of the art technology, this text truly prepares students to use and apply the knowledge they acquire.

This book's strong, multi-level coverage of DC circuits, magnetism, and AC circuits, emphasizes practical applications and troubleshooting skills throughout. It provides 100+ text and lab circuits complete with a demo version of Electronics Workbench on accompanying CD-ROM and diskette. For electronics engineers and technicians.

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.