Introduction to Electrical Circuits

by Jackson, Herbert; Temple, Dale; Kelly, Brian E.

• ISBN13: 9780195423105
• ISBN10: 0195423100
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-06-09
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This classic work, originally published in 1959, sets the standard for introductory circuits texts. Acclaimed for its clear, concise explanations of difficult concepts, its comprehensive problem sets, and its authoritative coverage of the field, Introduction to Electric Circuits, Eighth Edition, has now been thoroughly revised and updated for a whole new generation of students entering electronics and electrical and computer engineering technology programs. New technologies and applications have been introduced throughout, and contemporary language has been carefully incorporated to better meet the needs of 21st century students.

Table of Contents

Preface

The Basic Electrical Circuit

Introduction

Current and Voltage

Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors

Cells, Batteries, and Other Voltage Sources

Resistance and Ohm's Law

Work and Power

Resistance Networks

Series and Parallel Circuits

Series - Parallel Circuits

Resistance Networks

Equivalent-Circuit Theorems

Electrical Measurement

Capacitance and Inductance

Capacitance

Capacitance in DC Circuits

Magnetism

Magnetic Circuits

Inductance

Inductance in DC Circuits

Alternating Current

Alternating Current

Reactance

Phasors

Impedance

Power in Alternating-Current Circuits

Impedance Networks

Resistance and Impedance

Impedance Networks

Resonance

Transformers

Coupled Circuits

Three-Phase Systems

Harmonics

Appendices

Determinants

Calculus Solutions

American Wire Gauge Table

Resistor Color Code

Answers to Problems

Glossary

Index

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