EE235 – Analog Circuits

2006 Catalog Data
 In-depth analysis techniques applied to resistive circuits including a review of nodal and mesh analysis, Thevenin and Norton theorems, linearity and superposition, maximum power transfer, applications of operational amplifiers, PSPICE projects, 1st and 2nd order networks, mutual inductance and transformers, steady state power analysis, effective and RMS values, complex power, power factor, three phase circuits, power relationships, power factor correction, sinusoidal frequency analysis, resonant circuits, simple filter networks, Laplace transform and its application to circuit analysis.
Prerequisite: EAS230 (or equivalent). 3 credit hours.

Instructor:     

Jeffrey N. Denenberg

Home: (203) 268-1021

School: (203) 932-7198

Email: [email protected]

Web Site: doctord.webhop.net

Office Hrs: 12:30–1:30 PM, M-Th

Classroom: Buckman Hall 331

 

Class Hrs: 9:25–10:40 PM, T/Th

Textbook:     J. David Irwin, Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, Macmillan, 8th Edition, 2005, ISBN: 0-471-48728-7. 

Text Support Site        Index to Lecture Materials     Selected Answers
Tutorial on the Prerequisites by C. Alexander and M. Sadiku for their circuit text

References: M.E. Herniter, Schematic Capture with Microsim PSPICE, Prentice Hall, 3rd Ed., 1998.
Nahvi & Edminster, Schaum's Outlines: Electric Circuits (4th Ed.), 2003, McGraw Hill, ISBN: 0-07-139307-2
H. Robbins & Wilhelm Miller, Circuit Analysis: Theory and Practice, (4th Ed.), Allan 2006, Thompson-Delmar Learning, ISBN: 141 803 861x
Pspice Tutorial (PDF) - Part 1, Part 2             Matlab Tutorial by Dr. B. Aliane
LTspiceIV - Spice by Linear Tech.                 Microsim - Nat. Instr. 90 day demo

Homework: Do selected problems (Those with answers) to confirm your understanding
(Handed in and Graded).

Computer Usage:   Assignment of homework exercises to be completed using PSPICE. 
Computer programs for analysis (e.g. MatLab).

Results Last Year: Spring 2008 Final Grades

Results to Date:      Spring 2009 Grades as of Exam 2

Tutorials on the web:

Basic Analog Circuit Tutorial – National Instruments,

DC Circuits Tutorial - University of Guelph, Dept. of Physics,

Circuits Tutorial – McGraw-Hill (Thomas G. Cleaver), Fairly Complete and interactive,

Inverse Matrix Tutorial – Using determinants at www.easycalculation.com

Opamp Tutorial - Arizona State University

Grading Policy:         Exams I and II                        40%
Homework                  20%
Final Exam                  40%

Prepared by:  Jeffrey N. Denenberg – January 2009

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to extend the basic knowledge gained in EAS230 (Fundamentals and Applications of Analog Devices) to upper level network problems. This course will develop the student skills in Circuit Analysis Resistive, AC steady state, steady-state power analysis, frequency response analysis, as well as advanced techniques such as Laplace transform. 

Course outcomes:      At the completion of this course students should:

 

1

Be able to use the knowledge of complex numbers and algebra to develop the concepts of phasors, complex impedances, and admittances for solution of networks in the sinusoidal steady state. 

 

2.

 

Be able to apply knowledge of mathematics and engineering science to analyze electrical circuits involving sinusoidal steady state using phasors; basic problems in power systems including rms values, real and reactive power and power factor correction; resonant circuits and simple filters.

 

3.

 

Be able to apply the knowledge of Laplace transform to develop total responses of the circuits consisting of both natural and forced responses.

 

4.

 

Have an understanding of how Fourier Series extends steady state analysis to generalized periodic signals.

 

5.

 

Be able to use simulation and programming packages such as PSPICE in the analysis and design of content areas including AC analysis and frequency responses.

Schedule:

Date

Topic

Text

1/27, 1/29

Introduction, EAS230 Review

1 – 6

2/3, 2/5

First Order Transient Circuits

7.1 – 7.2

2/10, 2/12

Second Order Transient Circuits,

7.3 – 7.4

2/17, 2/19

Second Order Transient Circuits continued, Review for Exam 1

 

2/24, 2/26

Exam 1 (Ch7),

AC Steady-State Analysis (Phasors) Review

(Ch. 7)

8.1 – 8.9

3/3, 3/5

Exam 1 Reprise, Steady State Power Analysis: average power, RMS values and pf, complex power, power factor correction, safety

9.1 – 9.9

3/10, 3/12

Magnetically Coupled Networks: Mutual Inductance, Energy Analysis, Coupling, Ideal Transformers

10.1 – 10.4

3/17, 3/19

Spring Break

 

3/24, 3/26

Polyphase: Three phase circuits, power relationships, pf correction

11.1 – 11.5

3/31, 4/2

 

Frequency Response Analysis: Sinusoidal frequency analysis, resonant circuits, resonant frequency, bandwidth and quality factor.  Frequency response curves, Review for Exam 2

12.1 – 12.3

4/7

Exam 2 (Ch. 8 – 11),

Steady-State Power, Mutual Inductance, Polyphase, Simple filters

(Ch. 8 – 11)

 

4/9

 Exam 2 Reprise

 

4/14, 4/16

 

The Laplace Transform: Definition, Singularity functions, transform pairs, properties of the transform

 

12.4 – 12.5
13.1 – 13.4

4/21, 4/23

Inverse Laplace Transform, convolution integral, Initial value and final value theorems.

13.5 – 13.7

4/28, 4/30

Application of the Laplace Transform to Circuits: Laplace circuit solutions, Analysis techniques, Transfer functions, Pole-Zero Plot/Bode plot connection, Steady State responses.
LaPlace, LaPlace Properties, LaPlace & LTI

14.1 – 14.6

5/5, 5/7

Introduction to Fourier Series (Not in Exams)

Fourier Series Tutorial, Fourier Series, Coef./Prop.

15.1

5/12

Course Review;

 

5/20

Final Exam (Comprehensive), Wednesday, 5/20, 8-10am

(Ch. 7 – 14)