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Lecture 6 - Supernode and Mesh Analysis

The document discusses two circuit analysis techniques: supernode analysis and mesh analysis. Supernode analysis involves grouping nodes connected by voltage sources into a supernode and using Kirchoff's laws. Mesh analysis defines a mesh as a loop without internal loops and involves identifying meshes, labeling mesh currents, writing KVL equations, and solving the system of equations. The document also introduces the concept of a supermesh, which combines two meshes connected by a current source.

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Lecture 6 - Supernode and Mesh Analysis

The document discusses two circuit analysis techniques: supernode analysis and mesh analysis. Supernode analysis involves grouping nodes connected by voltage sources into a supernode and using Kirchoff's laws. Mesh analysis defines a mesh as a loop without internal loops and involves identifying meshes, labeling mesh currents, writing KVL equations, and solving the system of equations. The document also introduces the concept of a supermesh, which combines two meshes connected by a current source.

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Lecture 6

Supernode and Mesh


Analysis

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Supernode

When a voltage source appears between two nodes, an


easy way to handle this is to form a super node.

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Steps In Supernode Analysis
• Steps in Supernode Analysis
1. Pick one node as a reference node
2. Label the voltage at the other nodes
3. If the circuit contains voltage sources, form a
supernode about each one.
4. Use Kirchoff’s Current Law
5. Use Ohm’s Law to relate the voltages at each node
to the currents flowing in and out of them.
6. Solve for the node voltage
7. Once the node voltages are known, calculate the
currents.
Steps In Supernode Analysis
Step 1
• Pick one node as a reference node
- Its voltage will be arbitrarily defined to be zero
Steps In Supernode Analysis
Step 2
• Label the voltage at the other nodes
Steps In Supernode Analysis
Step 3
• If the circuit contains voltage sources, form a
supernode about each one.
Steps In Supernode Analysis
Step 4
• Use Kirchoff’s Current Law at supernode a and b

1.5=i1+i2+3.5
Steps In Supernode Analysis
Step 5
• Use Ohm’s Law to relate the voltages at each node
to the currents flowing in and out of them.

Va
i1 =
6
Vb
i2 =
3
Steps In Supernode Analysis
Step 6
• Solve for node voltages

1.5 = i1 + 3.5 + i2
Va Vb
−2 = + (eq − 1)
6 3
where
Va − Vb = −12(eq − 2)
Steps In Supernode Analysis
1.5 = i1 + 3.5 + i2
Va Vb
−2 = + (eq − 1)
6 3
where
Va − Vb = −12(eq − 2)
solving (eq − 1)and (eq − 2)
Va = −12V
Vb = 0V
Steps In Supernode Analysis
Step 7
• Solve for currents

Currents :
Va
i1 = = −2 A
6
Vb
i2 = = 0 A
3
Mesh

We define mesh as a loop that does not contain any other


loops within it

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Steps In MeshAnalysis
• Steps in Mesh Analysis
1. Identify if the circuit is a planar circuit
2. Count number of meshes. Redraw the circuit if
necessary
3. Label each of the mesh currents
4. Write the Kirchoff’s Voltage Law equation around
each mesh
5. Express any additional unknowns such as voltages
or currents other than mesh currents in terms of
appropriate mesh currents
6. Organize the equations and solve the system of
equations for mesh currents
Steps In MeshAnalysis
Step 1
• Identify if the circuit is a planar circuit
Steps In MeshAnalysis
Step 2
• Count number of meshes. Redraw the circuit if
necessary
Meshes:2
Steps In MeshAnalysis
Step 3
• Label each of the mesh currents
Steps In MeshAnalysis
Step 4
• Write the Kirchoff’s Voltage Law equation around
each mesh
KVL on loop 1:
-42+6i1+3(i1-i2)=0

KVL on loop 2:
-3(i1-i2)+4i2-10=0
Steps In MeshAnalysis
Step 5
• Organize the equations and solve the system of
equations for mesh currents
KVL on loop 1:
-42+6i1+3(i1-i2)=0 -----(1)
KVL on loop 2:
-3(i1-i2)+4i2-10=0 -----(2)
After solving,
I1=6A
I2=4A
Supermesh

When a current source is contained between two


essential meshes

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