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First Order RLC Circuits: Time Domain Analysis
Carmelo P. Carbonara, MSEP, P.E.
Overview
This
course is a refresher in basic network analysis of passive RLC circuits using
discreet passive (R) resistor, (L) inductor and (C) capacitor components. The
complete response for each of the 4 basic circuits has transient and steady
state terms.
The
sum of the transient and steady state terms comprises the complete response of
the circuit. Once we have the complete response of a circuit we can alter the
circuit element values to our specifications and plot the results.
This
course covers RC high and low-pass, and RL high and low-pass circuits (first
order circuits).
We’ll obtain the complete response of each circuit type, using time domain
analysis techniques.
The
focus is more on electrical engineering concepts and “by inspection” methods
rather than on rigorous mathematical derivations but references are made to the
solution methods of linear differential equations.
The intended audience is practicing electrical and electronics engineers already
familiar with the math and engineering concepts for circuit analysis.
The
student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 25 questions at the
end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the
following specific knowledge and skills:
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Identify circuit
type and expected responses (ie., RC high-pass, RL low-pass )
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Find the transient
term of each circuit type by inspection
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Find the steady
state term of each circuit type by inspection
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Get the complete
response with no unsolved constants
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Know the design
constraints that the circuit types and circuit element values impose
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Associate the
mathematical techniques with by-inspection methods
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Associate a plotted
complete response with a circuit type
Course
Click on the following PDF attachment and review the document
"First Order RLC Circuits: Time Domain Analysis" prior to taking
a quiz for credit.
First Order RLC Circuits: Time Domain Analysis
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