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Circuit Theory and Analysis

The document discusses Thevenin's theorem, which states that any linear circuit can be simplified to an equivalent circuit with a single voltage source and series resistance connected to a load. It provides steps to use Thevenin's theorem to analyze a circuit: 1) remove the load, 2) replace sources with internal resistances, 3) short circuit voltage sources and open current sources, 4) find the equivalent resistance, 5) draw the Thevenin equivalent circuit and determine the response. Thevenin's theorem is useful for analyzing complicated networks by reducing them to a single voltage source and resistance.

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Circuit Theory and Analysis

The document discusses Thevenin's theorem, which states that any linear circuit can be simplified to an equivalent circuit with a single voltage source and series resistance connected to a load. It provides steps to use Thevenin's theorem to analyze a circuit: 1) remove the load, 2) replace sources with internal resistances, 3) short circuit voltage sources and open current sources, 4) find the equivalent resistance, 5) draw the Thevenin equivalent circuit and determine the response. Thevenin's theorem is useful for analyzing complicated networks by reducing them to a single voltage source and resistance.

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CIRCUIT THEORY AND ANALYSIS

(ESM 123)

ASSIGNMENT
Buna, Lucky Carl C. September 25, 2019
EMCM2Q1
ENGR. ELLIZER G. CASIÑO, EE
Instructor

THEVENIN’S THEORIM
Thevenin’s Theorem - states that it is possible to simplify any linear circuit, no matter how complex, to
an equivalent circuit with just a single voltage source and series resistance connected to a load. The
qualification of “linear” is identical to that found in the Superposition Theorem, where all the underlying
equations must be linear (no exponents or roots). If we’re dealing with passive components (such
as resistors, and later, inductors and capacitors), this is true. However, there are some components
(especially certain gas-discharge and semiconductor components) which are nonlinear: that is, their
opposition to current changes with voltage and/or current. As such, we would call circuits containing
these types of components, nonlinear circuits.

The Thevenin’s statement is explained with the help of a circuit shown below.

Let us consider a simple DC circuit as shown in the figure above,


where we have to find the load current IL by the Thevenin’s
theorem. In order to find the equivalent voltage source, rL is
removed from the circuit as shown in the figure below
and Voc or VTH is calculated

Now, to find the internal resistance of the network (Thevenin’s resistance or equivalent resistance) in
series with the open circuit voltage VOC , also known as Thevenin’s voltage VTH, the voltage source is
removed or we can say it is deactivated by a short circuit (as the source does not have any internal
resistance) as shown in the figure below
As per Thevenin’s Statement, the load current is determined by
the circuit shown above and the equivalent Thevenin’s circuit
is obtained.
The Load current IL is given as

Where,

VTH is the Thevenin’s equivalent voltage. It is an open circuit voltage across the terminal AB known as load
terminal
RTH is the Thevenin’s equivalent resistance, as seen from the load terminals where all the sources are
replaced by their internal impedance
rL is the load resistance

Steps for Solving Thevenin’s Theorem


Step 1 – First of all remove the load resistance rL of the given circuit.

Step 2 – Replace all the impedance source by their internal resistance.

Step 3 – If sources are ideal then short circuit the voltage source and open the current source.

Step 4 – Now find the equivalent resistance at the load terminals known as Thevenin’s Resistance (RTH).

Step 5 – Draw the Thevenin’s equivalent circuit by connecting the load resistance and after that determine
the desired response.

This theorem is possibly the most extensively used networks theorem. It is applicable where it is desired to
determine the current through or voltage across any one element in a network. The Thevenin’s Theorem is
an easy way to solve the complicated network.

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