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Chapter 6
AC Circuit Analysis

Sinusoidal Sources
Direct current (DC) refers to an electric current that flows in a single direction, maintaining a constant polarity. This is in contrast to…
Graphical and Analytic Representation of Sinusoids
Analyzing two sinusoidal voltages with equal amplitude and period but different phases on an oscilloscope, an instrument used to display and analyze…
Phasors
Phasors are a powerful mathematical tool used to analyze alternating current (AC) circuits. They provide a complex number representation of…
Phasor Arithmetics
Phasors and their corresponding sinusoids are interrelated, offering unique insights into the behavior of alternating current (AC) circuits. One way…
Phasor Relationships for Circuit Elements
Phasor representation is a powerful tool used to transform the voltage-current relationship for resistors, inductors, and capacitors from the time…
Kirchoff's Laws using Phasors
Analyzing AC circuits in electrical systems is a fundamental aspect of electrical engineering. In these circuits, AC power is supplied from a…
Impedances and Admittance
In the realm of AC circuits, passive circuit elements like resistors, inductors, and capacitors take on a different character when characterized by…
Impedance Combination
Consider a string of christmas lights, each bulb symbolizing an impedance element. In this series configuration, the flow of electric current remains…
Node Analysis for AC Circuits
Consider an angioplasty system featuring a catheter equipped with a turbine, a critical tool for removing plaque deposits from coronary arteries.…
Mesh Analysis for AC Circuits
In the domain of radio communication, the significance of impedance matching must be considered. It is crucial to ensure the efficient transmission…
Source Transformation for AC Circuits
The process of source transformation in the frequency domain entails the conversion of a voltage source, positioned in series with an impedance, into…
Thévenin Equivalent Circuits
The household power distribution system, encompassing distribution lines and transformers, serves as the primary network. Electrical appliances…
Norton Equivalent Circuits
Norton's theorem is a fundamental concept in the field of electrical engineering that allows for the simplification of complex AC circuits. The…
Superposition Theorem for AC Circuits
Consider encountering a circuit in a steady state where all its inputs are sinusoidal, yet they do not all possess the same frequency. Such a circuit…
Op Amp AC Circuits
Within an audio system, the filter circuit plays a pivotal role in processing the amplified audio signal from an amplifier. Its primary function is…
Design Example: Capacitance Multiplier Circuit
In integrated circuit technology, a capacitance multiplier is often utilized to produce a larger capacitance value when a small physical capacitance…
Preparation of Janus Particles and Alternating Current Electrokinetic Measurements with a Rapidly Fabricated Indium Tin Oxide Electrode Array
This article provides a simple method to prepare partially or fully coated metallic particles and to perform the rapid fabrication of electrode…
Effects of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation on the Primary Motor Cortex by Online Combined Approach with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) is a neuromodulatory technique able to act through sinusoidal electrical waveforms in a specific…
Microfluidic Device for the Separation of Non-Metastatic (MCF-7) and Non-Tumor (MCF-10A) Breast Cancer Cells Using AC Dielectrophoresis
Dielectrophoretic devices are capable of the detection and manipulation of cancer cells in a label-free, cost-effective, robust, and accurate manner…

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