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Circuit Analysis: An Integrated Approach
Jerome Zornesky
Stephen H. Maybar, both of Technical Career Institute

ISBN-10: 0137275870
ISBN-13: 9780137275878

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2000
Format: Cloth; 362 pp
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For freshman/sophomore-level courses in Circuit Analysis.

Using a unique, successfully class-tested method— teaching Direct Current as a special case of Alternating Current —this innovative text provides a fresh alternative to the traditional treatment of circuit analysis as two separate segments (one devoted exclusively to DC circuits, the other to AC circuits). By integrating the analysis of DC & AC circuits into a coherent whole, it helps students develop a clearer understanding of the behavior of all components in a circuit, and allows instructors to fit more course into less time.

  • Combined coverage of theorems and fundamental physical concepts—Where appropriate.

    • Allows instructors to cover all relevant material in one semester rather than the usual two, or to introduce new topics without substantially increasing the number of classroom hours required. Ex.___

  • Individual components—Describes both their AC and DC characteristics. DC performance is derived by letting the frequency approach zero.

    • Students do not have to memorize two sets of characteristics. Ex.___

  • Series, parallel, and series parallel circuits—Analyzed using the same circuit laws for both the DC and AC cases.

    • Allows students to avoid the impression that they are dealing with two unrelated subjects. Ex.___

  • Network theorems—Covered only once for both AC and DC circuits.

    • Avoids duplicating the theory behind these analysis tools. Ex.___

  • A focus on fundamental physical concepts—Reviews the particular mathematical techniques applicable to a specific analysis techniques in every case.

    • Ensures student comprehension. Ex.___

  • Coverage of analysis software included ( Electronic Work Bench )—Features a full chapter on instrumentation and software used to analyze circuits.

    • Helps students gain a superior understanding of essential laboratory and analysis techniques. Ex.___



 1. Physical Electronics.


 2. Voltage and Current Sources: The Sinusoidal Waveform.


 3. Mathematical Background.


 4. Steady State Behavior of Circuit Elements.


 5. Steady State Analysis of Series and Parallel Circuits.


 6. Steady State Analysis of Series-Parallel Circuits.


 7. Formal Steady State Circuit Analysis Techniques and Theorems.


 8. Frequency Response of Common Circuits.


 9. R-L-C Circuits.


10. Magnetic Induction and Transformers.


11. Power and Energy.


12. Transient Analysis of Circuits.


13. Component Properties.


14. Instrumentation and Lab Simulation.

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