EE 210
Electrical Network (Circuit) Analysis I

Course Description:

Circuit analysis by reduction methods, source transformations, mesh and nodal analysis. Operational amplifier model, transient analysis, alternating current circuits, impedance, power, phasor diagrams, and three-phase balanced networks. Computer programming and application of computer software for circuit analysis.

Credits: 3.0

Class Schedule: 3 lectures/week

Prerequisites: Math 151 and Physics 196

Course Objectives:

The objectives for course EE210 are to provide students with 1) a basic understanding of the nature of current flow and voltage distribution in electric circuits, 2) analysis tools for the precise computation of currents and voltages in DC, transient, and AC circuits, 3) an introduction to the behavior of standard passive electrical components, operational amplifiers, and transformers, 4) a sense of the potential hazards involved in the physical manipulation of electric circuits and power lines, 5) the skills needed to determine the electrical behavior of circuits using computer based design and analysis aids.

Textbooks and References:
“Engineering Circuit Analysis”, by Hayt, Kemmerly and Durbin, McGraw Hill, Seventh Edition, 2007

 

Topic Covered

  1. Introduction to Electrical Networks: Systems of Units, Charge, Current and Voltage Concepts, Overview of the Course
  2. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits: Voltage and Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law, Current and Kirchhoff’s Current Law, Voltage and Current Sources, Resistance and Ohm’s Law, Series Resistors and the Voltage Divider Rule, Parallel Resistors and the Current Divider Rule, Equivalent Circuit Concepts, Measuring Devices
  3. Resistive Circuit Analysis: Node Analysis, Mesh Analysis
  4. Circuit Theorems: Linearity Property, Superposition Principle, Source Transformations, Thevenin and Norton Equivalence, Maximum Power Transfer, Introduction to Nonlinear Circuit Elements
  5. Active Circuit Elements: Capacitors, Inductors, Time-Dependent Sources,
  6. Time Domain Circuit Analysis: First Order Circuits, Transient and Steady-State Response, Natural and Forced Response, Step Responses
  7. Sinusoidal Responses and Phasors: Phasor Concepts, Using Phasors for Sinusoidal Response, AC Power Analysis
  8. Operational Amplifiers: Amplifier Characteristics, Integrator and Differentiator Circuits, Limitations
  9. Summary of the Course: Review of Course Material, Preview of EE 310

 

Laboratories and Computer Assignments:  There will be a set of physical laboratories that illustrate some of the basic concepts of circuit analysis – the labs will take place in E 207. A short report is required for each laboratory. There will be also be computer assignments using PSPICE (or equivalent circuit simulation software) and MatLab. The assignments will simulate a variety of DC, AC and transient circuits. A written report is required for each assignment. Supplementary workshops on the use of the experimental hardware and the software will be provided in E 207.

The course also has an associated recitation period (EE 397) in which practice problems and additional discussion on the topics presented in class will be provided. While not required, it is highly encouraged to register for this supplemental class (one unit).

 

Prepared by:  Dr. Gordon Lee
Date of Preparation: 12/4/08