Electrical Circuit Devices are essential components of electrical and electronic circuits. There are several devices that are present in electrical and electronic circuits. Some important circuit devices are as follows −SourcesSwitchesConnectorsCircuit Protection DevicesLoadsSourcesA source of electrical energy is a device that delivers energy into a system. These devices create potential ... Read More

To understand the transient response of the second order system, consider the block diagram of closed loop system with unity negative feedback.The open loop transfer function of the second order system is given by, $$G(s)=\frac{\omega_{n}^{2}}{s(s+2\zeta\:\omega_{n})}$$And the closed loop transfer function of the second order system is given by, $$\frac{C(s)}{R(s)}=\frac{G(s)}{1+G(s)}=\frac{\omega_{n}^{2}}{s^{2}+2\zeta\:\omega_{n}s+\omega_{n}^{2}} \:\:\:\:...(1)$$Where, ... Read More

ResistorThe measure of opposition offered by the substance in the flow electric current is known as Resistance of the substance and the element that possess the resistance is called a Resistor. The circuit symbol of resistor is shown in the figure below.Types of ResistorsThe resistor are broadly classified into two ... Read More

Concept of Electromotive Force (EMF)The electromotive force (EMF) of a source, is a measure of the energy the source gives to each coulomb of charge. The EMF is measured in volts (V).At first sight, the name EMF implies that it is a force that causes the current to flow but ... Read More

The superposition theorem is used in solving a network in which two or more sources are present and connected not in series or in parallel.Statement of Superposition TheoremIf two or more voltage or current sources are acting simultaneously in a linear network, the resultant current in any branch is the ... Read More

A Voltaic cell is an electrochemical cell that converts the chemical energy of spontaneous (natural) redox reactions into electrical energy. The Voltaic cell is also called as Galvanic cell.The voltaic cell is named after its inventor Alessandro Volta in 1799.In redox (oxidation-reduction) reactions, the electrons are moved between two different ... Read More

A wattmeter is an instrument which is used to measure electric power given to or developed by an electrical circuit. Generally, a wattmeter consists of a current coil and a potential coil.Types of WattmeterElectrodynamometer wattmeter – for both DC and AC power measurementInduction wattmeter – for AC power measurement onlyWorking ... Read More

Transistor as an AmplifierA transistor can increase the strength of a weak signal and hence it can be used as an amplifier in a circuit. The weak signal is applied between the emitter – base junction and output is taken across the load connected in the collector circuit.In order to ... Read More

Important TermsAC Circuit − A closed path followed by alternating current is called as an AC Circuit.Resistance − The measure of opposition offered by a material in the path of electric current is known as resistance of that material. The element possessing the resistance is known as Resistor.Peak Value of ... Read More

When a p–type semiconductor is suitably joined to n–type semiconductor, the contact surface of the semiconductors is called as pn–junction.Properties of pn – junctionThe p–type semiconductor has holes and the n–type semiconductor has free electrons as the majority charge carriers. When both p–type and n-type materials are suitably joined together ... Read More