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The Latest Insights in Circuit Analysis

Introductory Circuit Analysis, the number one acclaimed text in the field for over three decades, is a clear and interesting information source on a complex topic. The Thirteenth Edition contains updated insights on the highly technical subject, providing readers with the most current information in circuit analysis. With updated software components and challenging review questions at the end of each chapter, this text engages readers in a profound understanding of Circuit Analysis.

Introductory Circuit Analysis

• Preface


• Brief Contents


• Contents


• Chapter 1: Introduction


• 1.1 The Electrical/Electronics Industry


• 1.2 A Brief History


• The Beginning


• The Age of Electronics


• The Solid-State Era


• 1.3 Units of Measurement


• 1.4 Systems of Units


• 1.5 Significant Figures, Accuracy, and Rounding Off


• 1.6 Powers of Ten


• 1.7 Fixed-Point, Floating-Point, Scientific, and Engineering Notation


• Prefixes


• 1.8 Conversion Between Levels of Powers of Ten


• 1.9 Conversion Within and Between Systems of Units


• 1.10 Symbols


• 1.11 Conversion Tables


• 1.12 Calculators


• TI-89 Calculator


• Calculator Fundamentals


• 1.13 Computer Analysis


• Languages


• Software Packages


• Chapter 2: Voltage and Current


• 2.1 Introduction


• 2.2 Atoms and Their Structure


• 2.3 Voltage


• 2.4 Current


• Safety Considerations


• 2.5 Voltage Sources


• Batteries


• Solar Cell


• Generators


• Power Supplies


• Fuel Cells


• 2.6 Ampere-Hour Rating


• 2.7 Battery Life Factors


• 2.8 Conductors and Insulators


• 2.9 Semiconductors


• 2.10 Ammeters and Voltmeters


• 2.11 Applications


• Flashlight


• 12 V Car Battery Charger


• Answering Machines/Phones dc Supply


• 2.12 Computer Analysis


• Chapter 3: Resistance


• 3.1 Introduction


• 3.2 Resistance: Circular Wires


• Circular Mils (CM)


• 3.3 Wire Tables


• 3.4 Temperature Effects


• Conductors


• Semiconductors