Electric Circuits: A Primer

This book aims to explain electric circuit concepts in a simple and concise manner,using worked examples and focusing on real-world models. It emphasizes learning directly on the time domain and provides numerical solutions using modern computers. It is suitable for newcomers or professionals who want a refresher course,with references to more in-depth work for those seeking further information.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 250 pages
\n Publication date: 31 March 2018
\n Publisher: Artech House Publishers
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For any student or professional embarking on the task of working through a modern, comprehensive textbook on the subject, the prospect can be overwhelming, particularly given the vast amount of material presented in such texts. The primary objective of this book is to elucidate the fundamental principles of electric circuits in a clear, concise manner, utilizing illustrative examples to facilitate understanding. Written in three parts, the book begins by delving into static circuits in the time domain, followed by dynamic circuits and sinusoidal sources, culminating in the so-called AC paradigm. The central focus of the book lies in modeling real-world scenarios, while also exploring the underlying foundations and limitations of each model to demonstrate their role in system design. It is noteworthy that a deep understanding of the underlying physics is not a prerequisite for grasping the material covered in this text. Instead, the emphasis is placed on learning directly from the time domain, thereby excluding the inclusion of models such as Laplace and Fourier transforms. The primary objective is to employ modern computers to solve linear systems of equations and differential equations using direct time domain numerical methods. The solutions are explained and highlighted throughout the book, accompanied by numerous examples and a MATLAB source code for further exploration. While circuit simulation using software like SPICE is mentioned, it is not delved into in extensive detail. Given that this book serves as an introductory guide to electric circuit theory, mathematical derivations are kept to a minimum, with ideas conveyed through practical applications. The target audience includes newcomers to the field as well as professionals seeking a refresher course, although the author provides numerous references to more in-depth works for those seeking further knowledge.

\n Weight: 590g\n
Dimension: 158 x 239 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781630815493\n \n