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T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc Kirchoffs Voltage & current laws

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T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc Kirchhoffs voltage law

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is generally stated as: The sum of all the voltage drops around a single closed path in a circuit is equal to the total source voltage in that closed path. KVL applies to all circuits, but you must apply it to only one closed path. In a series circuit, this is (of course) the entire circuit. Kirchhoffs voltage law T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc

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Kirchhoffs voltage law Notice in this series example that the sum of the resistor voltages is equal to the source voltage. I 1 = R 1 = 0.68 k V 1 = P 1 = I 2 = R 2 = 1.50 k V 2 = P 2 = I 3 = R 3 = 2.20 k V 3 = P 3 = I T = R T = 4.38 k V S = 12 V P T = 2.74 mA 1.86 V 4.11 V 6.03 V 5.1 mW 11.3 mW 16.5 mW 32.9 mW T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc

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VOLTAGE DIVIDER

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T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc Two resistor voltage divider The two resistor voltage divider is used often to supply a voltage different from that of an available battery or power supply. In application the output voltage depends upon the resistance of the load it drives.

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Voltage divider rule The voltage drop across any given resistor in a series circuit is equal to the ratio of that resistor to the total resistance, multiplied by source voltage. 8 V Assume R 1 is twice the size of R 2. What is the voltage across R 1 ? T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc

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What is the voltage across R 2 ? The total resistance is 25 k Applying the voltage divider formula: Voltage divider Notice that 40% of the source voltage is across R 2, which represents 40% of the total resistance. T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc

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Voltage divider Voltage dividers can be set up for a variable output using a potentiometer. In the circuit shown, the output voltage is variable. What is the largest output voltage available? 5.0 V T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc

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where is the parallel resistance of R 2 and the load resistor R L.parallel resistance

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Power in Series Circuits Applying the voltage divider rule: The power dissipated by each resistor is: Use the voltage divider rule to find V 1 and V 2. Then find the power in R 1 and R 2 and P T. P T = 0.5 W } T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc P=V 2 /R

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Circuit Ground The term ground typically means a common or reference point in the circuit. Voltages that are given with respect to ground are shown with a single subscript. For example, V A means the voltage at point A with respect to ground. V B means the voltage at point B with respect to ground. V AB means the voltage between points A and B. What are V A, V B, and V AB for the circuit shown? V A = 12 VV B = 8 VV AB = 4 V T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc

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Kirchhoffs current law

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T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc Kirchhoffs current lawis generally stated as: The sum of the currents entering a node is equal to the sum of the currents leaving the node. Notice in the previous example that the current from the source is equal to the sum of the branch currents. I 1 = R 1 = 0.68 k V 1 = P 1 = I 2 = R 2 = 1.50 k V 2 = P 2 = I 3 = R 3 = 2.20 k V 3 = P 3 = I T = R T = 386 V S = 5.0 V P T = 5.0 V 13.0 mA 2.3 mA 3.3 mA 7.4 mA36.8 mW 16.7 mW 11.4 mW 64.8 mW

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T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc Special case for resistance of two parallel resistors The resistance of two parallel resistors can be found by either: or 18.2 k What is the total resistance if R 1 = 27 k and R 2 = 56 k ?

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T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc Parallel current sources Current sources in parallel can be combined algebraically into a single equivalent source. The two current sources shown are aiding, so the net current in the resistor is their sum (2.5 mA). 0.5 mA (a) What is the current in R if the 1.5 mA source is reversed? The bottom(b) Which end of R will be positive?

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Current divider When current enters a junction it divides with current values that are inversely proportional to the resistance values. Notice the subscripts. The resistor in the numerator is not the same as the one for which current is found. and The most widely used formula for the current divider is the two-resistor equation. For resistors R 1 and R 2,

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T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc Power in parallel circuits Power in each resistor can be calculated with any of the standard power formulas. Most of the time, the voltage is known, so the equation is most convenient. As in the series case, the total power is the sum of the powers dissipated in each resistor. 1.04 W What is the total power if 10 V is applied to the parallel combination of R 1 = 270 and R 2 = 150 ?

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T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc Branch Current divider Junction Kirchhoffs current law Parallel A parallel circuit in which the currents divide inversely proportional to the parallel branch resistances. A point at which two or more components are connected. Also known as a node. One current path in a parallel circuit. Key Terms A law stating the total current into a junction equals the total current out of the junction. The relationship in electric circuits in which two or more current paths are connected between two separate points (nodes).

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Circuit ground Kirchhoffs voltage law Open A law stating that (1) the sum of the voltage drops around a closed loop equals the source voltage in that loop or (2) the algebraic sum of all of the voltages (drops and source) is zero. A circuit condition in which the current path is broken. A method of grounding whereby the metal chassis that houses the assembly or a large conductive area on a printed circuit board is used as a common or reference point; also called chassis ground. Key Terms T. Elsarnagawy, mde 207, semester 311, rcc