Description:

The analysis techniques presented in Circuit Analysis I will be applied to complex circuits driven by AC and pulsed sources. The responses of circuits having resistance, inductance and capacitance will be analyzed. Other topics include transformers and electrical filters. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $5 to $30.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Describe the sine and nonsinusoidal waveform.
2. Use phasors and complex numbers in the description of sine waveforms (AC).
3. Describe the capacitor and define its properties in an electrical circuit using sine waveform sources (AC).
4. Describe the inductor and define its properties in an electrical circuit using sine waveform sources (AC).
5. Describe the transformer and define its properties in an electrical circuit using sine waveform sources (AC).
6. Explain the operation of resistor-capacitor (RC) circuits having AC sources applied.
7. Explain the operation of resistor-inductor (RL) circuits having AC sources applied.
8. Explain the operation of resistor-inductor capacitor (RLC) circuits with AC sources applied.
9. Describe the operation of filters made from R-L-C component combinations with AC sources applied.
10. Describe the operation of R-L-C component combinations with pulse sources applied.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Introduction
   A.  The sine wave
      1. State the trigonometric expression of a sine wave.
      2. Describe the peak value.
      3. Describe the instantaneous value.
      4. Describe the phase angle.
      5. Describe the angular velocity.
      6. Describe the frequency.
      7. Describe the period.
      8. Describe phase shift including:
         a. Lag angle
         b. Lead angle
   B. Describe voltage expressed as sine functions.
   C. Describe currents expressed as sine functions.
   D. Describe nonsinusoidal waveforms including:
      1. Square wave
      2. Triangle wave
      3. Step wave	

II. Phasors and Complex Numbers
   A. Explain how sine waves are expressed as phasors.
   B. Describe the complex number plane.
   C. Describe sine waves expressed in rectangular form.
   D. Describe sine waves expressed in polar form.
   E. Calculate the polar form of a sine wave from the rectangular form.
   F. Calculate the rectangular form from the polar form.
   G. Use complex numbers to perform mathematical operations such as:
      1. Adding phasors
      2. Subtracting phasors
      3. Multiplying phasors
      4. Dividing phasors

III. Capacitors
   A. Define capacitance in terms of its physical and electrical
attributes including:
      1. Dielectric type
      2. Plate surface area
      3. Plate surface separation
      4. Voltage breakdown rating
      5. Farad rating
   B. List types of capacitors according to dielectric used.
   C. Define capacitance in terms of stored charge and voltage.
   D. Compute capacitive reactance.
   E. Describe how capacitive reactance changes with:
      1. Applied frequency
      2. Capacitor size
   F. Explain how capacitors are combined.
      1. Explain how capacitors in parallel are combined.
      2. Explain how capacitors in series are combined.
   G. Solve circuits having AC or DC sources.
      1. Solve series circuits for:
         a. Voltage division
         b. Charge distribution
         c. Current flow
      2. Solve parallel circuits for:
         a. Voltage distribution
         b. Charge distribution
         c. Current flow
   H. Explain how to test a capacitor.
      1. Describe how to use an ohmmeter to test a capacitor.
      2. Describe how to use a capacitor analyzer to test a capacitor.

IV. Inductors
   A. Define inductance in terms of an inductor’s physical and
electrical attributes including:
      1. Number of coils
      2. Diameter of coils
      3. Core permeability
      4. Current in the coil
      5. Self-induction
      6. Flux density
   B. List types of inductors according to core type.
   C. Compute inductive reactance.
   D. Describe how an inductor’s reactance changes with:
      1. Frequency
      2. Inductor size
   E. Explain how inductors are combined.
      1. Explain how inductors in series are combined.
      2. Explain how inductors in parallel are combined.
   F. Solve circuits having AC sources.
      1. Solve circuits having series inductors for:
         a. Current flow
         b. Voltage division
      2. Solve circuits having parallel inductors for:
         a. Current flow
         b. Voltage distribution
   G. Explain how to test an inductor.
      1. Describe how to use an ohmmeter to test an inductor.
      2. Describe how to use an inductance bridge analyzer to test a
capacitor.
 
V. Transformers
   A. Explain the attributes of a transformer including:
      1. Primary
      2. Secondary
      3. Core
      4. Turns ratio
      5. Voltage insulation rating
      6. Power rating
   B. Describe classification of transformers.
      1. Explain a step-up transformer.
      2. Explain a step-down transformer.
      3. Explain an isolation transformer.
   C. Solve circuits using transformers with loaded secondaries
predicting:
      1. Load currents
      2. Load voltage
      3. Secondary power
      4. Primary voltages
      5. Primary currents
      6. Primary power
   D. Describe how a transformer transforms impedance levels.
      1. Explain secondary impedance.
      2. Explain reflected impedance.
      3. Use a transformer to match impedance levels.
   E. Describe attributes of a non-ideal transformer.
   F. Describe common variations of the basic transformer including:
      1. Autotransformer
      2. Multiwinding transformer
   G. Explain how to troubleshoot a transformer.
      1. Explain how to use an ohmmeter to troubleshoot a transformer.
      2. Explain how to use a volt meter to troubleshoot a transformer.

VI. RC Circuit Analysis
   A. Define RC circuits including:
      1. Series RC components
      2. Parallel RC components
   B. Describe the response of an RC circuit to an applied sinusoidal
input.
   C. Describe the impedance of a series RC circuit as a phasor in:
      1. Polar form
      2. Rectangular form
   D. Describe the impedance of a parallel RC circuit as a phasor in:
      1. Polar form
      2. Rectangular form
   E. Describe how impedance is used to find circuit current.
      1. Solve a series RC circuit for total current.
      2. Solve a parallel RC circuit for total current and branch
currents.
   F. Draw a circuit phasor diagram.
   G. Explain the meaning of total circuit phase angle.
   H. Describe the meaning of circuit phase lead in an RC circuit.
   I. Compute power in RC circuits.
   J. Describe applications of RC circuits in electronics.
   K. Describe how to troubleshoot an RC circuit.

VII. RL Circuit Analysis
   A. Define RL circuits including:
      1. Series RL components
      2. Parallel RL components
   B. Describe the response of an RL circuit to an applied sine wave
source.
   C. Describe the impedance of a series RL circuit as a phasor in:
      1. Polar form
      2. Rectangular form
   D. Describe the impedance of a parallel RL circuit as a phasor in:
      1. Polar form
      2. Rectangular form
   E. Explain how impedance is used to find circuit current.
      1. Solve a series RL circuit for total current.
      2. Solve a parallel RL circuit for total current and branch
currents.
   F. Draw a circuit phasor diagram.
   G. Explain the meaning of total circuit phase angle.
   H. Explain the meaning of circuit phase lag in an RL circuit.
   I. Compute power in an RL circuit.
   J. Describe applications of RL circuits in electronics.
   K. Describe how to troubleshoot an RL circuit.

VIII. RLC Circuits and Resonance
   A. Define RLC circuits including:
      1. Series RLC components
      2. Parallel RLC components
   B. Describe the response of an RL circuit to an applied sinusoidal
generator.
   C. Describe the impedance of a series RLC circuit as a phasor in:
      1. Polar form
      2. Rectangular form
   D. Describe the impedance of a parallel RLC circuit as a phasor in:
      1. Polar form
      2. Rectangular form
   E. Describe resonance of RLC circuits including: 
      1. Impedance at resonance
      2. Frequency of resonance
   F. Compute RLC circuit currents using impedance.
   G. Describe circuit properties in a phasor diagram.
   H. Explain total circuit phase lead or lag of an RLC circuit.
   I. Compute power in an RLC circuit.
   J. Describe application of RLC circuits in electronics.
   K. Describe how to troubleshoot an RLC circuit. 
 
IX. Filters
   A. Describe the purpose of filters in an electronic circuit.
   B. List the categories of filters including:
      1. Low pass filters
      2. High pass filters
      3. Band pass filters
      4. Band stop filters
   C. Compute the critical frequency and roll-off rate for each category
of filter.
   D. Draw a Bode plot of each category of filter.

X. Pulse Response of Reactive Circuits
   A. Describe the response of RC and RL circuits to an input pulse.
      1. Describe the time constant
      2. Predict and describe circuit current.
      3. Predict and describe circuit component voltages.
   B. Define categories of pulse response circuits including:
      1. RC and RL integerators
      2. RC and RL differentiators
   C. Describe the time response diagram for a single pulse input.
   D. Describe the time response diagram for a repetitive pulse input.
   E. Describe applications of pulse response circuits in
electronics.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations         70% - 80 % of grade
Projects/Assignments 20% - 30% of grade
		        100 %
Grade Criteria:
  A = 90 – 100%
  B = 80 –  89%	
  C = 70 –  79%	
  D = 60 –  69%	
  F =  0 –  59%	

Caveats: NONE

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