FEEE (ECE-1002)

Dr. Mohan Bansal

Sr. Assistant Professor
School of Electronics Engineering
VIT-AP University, Amaravati

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DC Circuit Simplification

A DC circuit can be simplified by using

1. Series-parallel combination

2. Star-delta conversion.

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Series Connection

In a series configuration, the resistors are connected in a single path

so that the charge must travel through them in sequence.

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Series Connection

In a series configuration, the resistors are connected in a single path

so that the charge must travel through them in sequence.
For circuits containing resistors in a series configuration shown in
figure, the same amount of current will flow through every
component, but the voltage will change.

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Series Connection

In a series configuration, the resistors are connected in a single path

so that the charge must travel through them in sequence.
For circuits containing resistors in a series configuration shown in
figure, the same amount of current will flow through every
component, but the voltage will change.
The equivalent resistance of the series connection of N resistors is
calculated by applying the following equation:

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Series Connection

In a series configuration, the resistors are connected in a single path

so that the charge must travel through them in sequence.
For circuits containing resistors in a series configuration shown in
figure, the same amount of current will flow through every
component, but the voltage will change.
The equivalent resistance of the series connection of N resistors is
calculated by applying the following equation:

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Series Connection

In a series configuration, the resistors are connected in a single path

so that the charge must travel through them in sequence.
For circuits containing resistors in a series configuration shown in
figure, the same amount of current will flow through every
component, but the voltage will change.
The equivalent resistance of the series connection of N resistors is
calculated by applying the following equation:

RE = R1 + R2 + R3 + R4

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Series Combination

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Parallel Connection
A parallel configuration of resistors, allows multiple paths for the
charge to travel throughout the circuit.

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Parallel Connection
A parallel configuration of resistors, allows multiple paths for the
charge to travel throughout the circuit.
The resistors in the circuit shown in figure are in a parallel
configuration.

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Parallel Connection
A parallel configuration of resistors, allows multiple paths for the
charge to travel throughout the circuit.
The resistors in the circuit shown in figure are in a parallel
configuration.
In this configuration the voltage will remain the same across each
resistor and the current will change.

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Parallel Connection
A parallel configuration of resistors, allows multiple paths for the
charge to travel throughout the circuit.
The resistors in the circuit shown in figure are in a parallel
configuration.
In this configuration the voltage will remain the same across each
resistor and the current will change.
The equivalent resistance is calculated using the following formula:

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Parallel Connection
A parallel configuration of resistors, allows multiple paths for the
charge to travel throughout the circuit.
The resistors in the circuit shown in figure are in a parallel
configuration.
In this configuration the voltage will remain the same across each
resistor and the current will change.
The equivalent resistance is calculated using the following formula:

1 1 1 1 1
= + + +
RE R1 R2 R3 R4 Mohan Bansal

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Parallel Combination

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Parallel Combination Special cases

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Simplification of DC Circuit

A DC circuit can be simplify using series-parallel combination.

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Simplification of DC Circuit

A DC circuit can be simplify using series-parallel combination.

The key to simplifying circuits is to combine complex series-parallel

arrangements of resistors into one main resistor.

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Simplification of DC Circuit

A DC circuit can be simplify using series-parallel combination.

The key to simplifying circuits is to combine complex series-parallel

arrangements of resistors into one main resistor.
The general rules for solving these types of problems are as follows:
1. Start simplifying the circuit as far away from the terminals of
equivalent resistance as possible.

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Simplification of DC Circuit

A DC circuit can be simplify using series-parallel combination.

The key to simplifying circuits is to combine complex series-parallel

arrangements of resistors into one main resistor.
The general rules for solving these types of problems are as follows:
1. Start simplifying the circuit as far away from the terminals of
equivalent resistance as possible.
2. Reduce series and parallel configurations into equivalent resistances
(RE ).

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Simplification of DC Circuit

A DC circuit can be simplify using series-parallel combination.

The key to simplifying circuits is to combine complex series-parallel

arrangements of resistors into one main resistor.
The general rules for solving these types of problems are as follows:
1. Start simplifying the circuit as far away from the terminals of
equivalent resistance as possible.
2. Reduce series and parallel configurations into equivalent resistances
(RE ).
3. Continue, moving towards the terminals until a single equivalent
resistor represents the entire resistor network.

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Example 1:

What will be the equivalent resistance between terminals P and Q of the

ladder network shown in Figure

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Example 1:

What will be the equivalent resistance between terminals P and Q of the

ladder network shown in Figure

Answer:
Req = 6Ω

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Example 2:

What will be the current i drawn form the voltage source (V ). Solve this
problem by simplifying using series -parallel combination considering with
V = 12V

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Example 2:

What will be the current i drawn form the voltage source (V ). Solve this
problem by simplifying using series -parallel combination considering with
V = 12V

Answer:
i = 4A

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Example 3:

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Example 3:

Answer:
Req = 2.37 KΩ

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Example 4

Example: An infinite ladder network is constructed with 1Ω and 2Ω

resistances as shown in the figure. The effective resistance between A and
B is............

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Example 4

Example: An infinite ladder network is constructed with 1Ω and 2Ω

resistances as shown in the figure. The effective resistance between A and
B is............

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