Electric circuit theory is the most fundamental and basic theory upon which electrical engineering and all of its branches(Power Electronics, Electric Machines, Control, Electronics, Communications, and instrumentation etc) are based. Power Electronics, Electric Machines, Control Systems, Instrumentation, and Electronic Devices are the core subjects for a mechatronics engineering student.
In mechatronics engineering, we are interested in controlling mechanisms(Mechanical) through the use of the some electronic devices and software program. While doing this we often come across the scenarios where we have to make meaningful interconnection of electronic devices to achieve the desired objective. Prior to the study the interconnections of electronic devices, it is necessary to study the interconnection of electrical devices.
The prime objective of interconnecting electrical devices with each other is to transfer the required amount of energy(electric) from one point to another. Interconnections made this way is is referred to as an electric circuit.
The prime objective of interconnecting electrical devices with each other is to transfer the required amount of energy(electric) from one point to another. Interconnections made this way is is referred to as an electric circuit.
An electric circuit is an interconnection of electrical elements.
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| A simple Electrical Circuit |
A simple electric circuit is shown above in the figure. In this course we will start from the basic and easy circuits and move towards more complex circuits. We will discuss in this course those techniques which will help us analyze the more complex circuits. Our objective in this course will be to discuss various network analysis techniques, which will tell us how the circuit responds when given a specific input.
