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Principles of Electrical Circuits

Xihua University via XuetangX

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This course uses Circuit Theory (2nd Edition) published by Tsinghua University Press in 2025 as the primary textbook. It systematically introduces both classical and modern circuit theory, aiming to equip students with a solid understanding of fundamental concepts, basic principles, and essential analytical methods of electric circuits.

The course content covers core topics including circuit models and circuit laws, equivalent transformations of resistive circuits, steady-state and transient analysis of circuits, time-domain analysis of first-order and second-order circuits, analysis of coupled inductors, frequency response characteristics of circuits, and three-phase circuit theory.

As a compulsory foundational course for electrical engineering and related disciplines, this course not only provides essential disciplinary knowledge for engineering students and serves as a key prerequisite for advanced professional courses, but also constitutes an important elective subject in postgraduate entrance examinations for electrical engineering and related majors. It plays a fundamental and bridging role in the overall talent cultivation system of the discipline.




Syllabus

  • Chapter 1 Kirchhoff’s Laws and Resistive Elements
    • Chapter 2 Equivalent Transformations of Resistive Circuits
      • Chapter 3 General Analysis of Resistive Circuits
        • 3.3 Mesh Current Method
        • 3.4 Examples of Mesh Analysis
      • Chapter 4 Circuit Theorems
        • Chapter 5 Capacitors and Inductors
          • Chapter 6 Time-Domain Analysis of First-Order Circuits
            • Chapter 7 Time-Domain Analysis of Second-Order Circuits
              • Chapter 8 Steady-State Analysis of Sinusoidal Circuits
                • Chapter 9 Circuits with Coupled Inductors
                  • Chapter 10 Frequency Response of Circuits
                    • Chapter 11 Three-Phase Circuits
                      • Chapter 12 Review and Integrated Topics
                        • 12.1 Fundamental Concepts and Laws of Circuits
                        • 12.2 Circuit Analysis Methods
                        • 12.3 Transient Analysis
                        • 12.4 Analysis of Sinusoidal AC Circuits
                      • Chapter 13 EDA Software and Applications
                        • Final Exam

                          Taught by

                          Li Yanling, Wu Changdong, Kang Wanton, Chen Haichuan, Xia Yankun, Wu Zuquan, He Jiangping, Chen Yongqiang, and Gao Xin

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