Electrical Circuits: An Introduction

by K. C. A. Smith, R. E. Alley

Overview

This is a comprehensive introduction to the theory of electrical circuits for students in the physical sciences taking a first course in electronics. The methods of circuit analysis are clearly explained and illustrated with the aid of numerous worked examples. Applications of the theory relevant to the fields of electronics, telecommunications and power systems are treated throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521377690
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	01/16/1992
Series:	Electronics Texts for Engineers and Scientists
Pages:	596
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 8.98(h) x 1.26(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Basic concepts, units and laws of circuit theory; 2. Theorems and techniques of linear circuit analysis; 3. Alternating current circuits; 4. Power and transformers in single-phase circuits; 5. Three-phase alternating current circuits; 6. Transient and steady-state analysis; 7. Non-linear circuit analysis; 8. Two-port networks; Appendices; Bibliography; Answers to problems; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"...an excellent reference work for lecturers preparing undergraduate courses in electrical circuit analysis..." Henry Davie, The Times Higher Education Supplement

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