Electric Circuits Fundamentals

by Floyd, Thomas L.

• ISBN13: 9780135072936
• ISBN10: 013507293X
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-06-23
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The 8th edition of this acclaimed book provides practical coverage of electric circuits. Well-illustrated and clearly written, the book contains a design and page layout that enhances visual interest and ease of use. The organization provides a logical flow of subject matter and the pedagogical features assure maximum comprehension. Some key features include: "Symptom/Cause" problems, and exercises on Multisim circuits on CD-ROM. Key terms glossary-Furnished at the end of each chapter. Vivid illustrations. Numerous examples in each chapter-Illustrate major concepts, theorems, and methods. For professionals with a career in electronics, engineering, technical sales, field service, industrial manufacturing, service shop repair, and/or technical writing.

Table of Contents

DC Circuits

Quantities and Units

Scientific and Engineering Notation

Units and Metric Prefixes

Metric Unit Conversions

Measured Numbers

Electrical Safety

Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Atoms

Electrical Charge

Voltage

Current

Resistance

The Electric Circuit

Basic Circuit Measurements Application Assignment: Putting Your Knowledge to Work

Ohmrsquo;s Law, Energy, and Power

Ohmrsquo;s Law

Application of Ohmrsquo;s Law

Energy and Power

Power in an Electric Circuit

The Power Rating of Resistors

Energy Conversion and Voltage Drop in a Resistance

Power Supplies

Introduction to Troubleshooting Application Assignment: Putting Your Knowledge to Work

Series Circuits

Resistors in Series

Total Series Resistance

Current in a Series Circuit

Application of Ohmrsquo;s Law

Voltage Sources in Series

Kirchhoffrsquo;s Voltage Law

Voltage Dividers

Power in Series Circuits

Voltage Measurements

Troubleshooting Application Assignment: Putting Your Knowledge to Work

Parallel Circuits

Resistors in Parallel

Total Parallel Resistance

Voltage in a Parallel Circuit

Application of Ohmrsquo;s Law

Kirchhoffrsquo;s Current Law

Current Dividers

Power in Parallel Circuits

Troubleshooting Application Assignment: Putting Your Knowledge to Work

Series-Parallel Circuits

Identifying Series-Parallel Relationships

Analysis of Series-Parallel Resistive Circuits

Voltage Dividers with Resistive Loads

Loading Effect of a Voltmeter

The Wheatstone Bridge

Theveninrsquo;s Theorem

The Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

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