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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDITS

CIRCUITS AND
EET201 PCC 2 2 0 4
NETWORKS

Preamble : This course introduces circuit analysis techniques applied to dc and

ac electric circuits. Analyses of electric circuits in steady state and
dynamic conditions are discussed. Network analysis is introduced
with network parameters and transfer functions. This course serves
as the most important prerequisite of all many advanced courses in
electrical engineering.

Prerequisite : Basics of Electrical Engineering / Introduction to Electrical

Engineering

Course Outcomes : After the completion of the course the student will be able to:
CO 1 Apply circuit theorems to simplify and solve complex DC and AC electric networks.
CO 2 Analyse dynamic DC and AC circuits and develop the complete response to excitations.
CO 3 Solve dynamic circuits by applying transformation to s-domain.
CO 4 Analyse three-phase networks in Y and ∆ configurations.
CO 5 Solve series /parallel resonant circuits.
CO 6 Develop the representation of two-port networks using network parameters and analyse.

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO 11 PO 12
CO 1 3 3 2
CO 2 3 3 2
CO 3 3 3 2
CO 4 3 3 2
CO 5 3 3 2
CO 6 3 3 2

Assessment Pattern
Bloom’s Category Continuous Assessment Tests End Semester Examination
1 2
Remember (K1) 10 10 10
Understand (K2) 20 20 40
Apply (K3) 20 20 50
Analyse (K4) - - -
Evaluate (K5) - - -
Create (K6) - - -

End Semester Examination Pattern : There will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A contain
10 questions with 2 questions from each module, having 3
marks for each question. Students should answer all
questions. Part B contains 2 questions from each module of
which student should answer any one. Each question can
have maximum 2 sub-divisions and carry 14 marks.
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Course Outcome 1 (CO1):

1. State and explain network theorems (K1)

2. Problems on solving circuits using network theorems. (K2, K3)

Course Outcome 2 (CO2):

1. Distinguish between the natural response and forced response. (K2, K3)
2. Problems on steady state and transient analysis of RL, RC and RLC series circuits
with DC excitation and initial conditions. (K2, K3)
3. Problems on steady state and transient analysis of RL, RC and RLC series circuits
with sinusoidal excitation. (K2, K3)

Course Outcome 3 (CO3):

1. Problems on mesh analysis and node analysis of transformed circuits in s-domain

(K2, K3).
2. Problems on solution of transformed circuits including mutually coupled circuits in s-
domain (K2, K3).

Course Outcome 4 (CO4):

1. Problems on analysis of unbalanced Y and ∆ configurations. (K2, K3)

2. Evaluation of neutral shift voltage in unbalanced systems. (K2, K3).

Course Outcome 5 (CO5):

1. Define Bandwidth, and draw the frequency dependence of impedance of an RLC

network. (K1).
2. Develop the impedance/admittance Vs frequency plot for the given RLC network.
(K2).
3. Evalutate the parameters such as quality factor, bandwidth,

Course Outcome 6 (CO6):

1. Problems on finding Z, Y, h and T parameters of simple two port networks. (K2).

2. Derive the expression for Z parameters in terms of T parameters. (K1).
3. Show that the overall transmission parameter matrix for cascaded 2 port network is
simply the matrix product of transmission parameters for each individual 2 port
network in cascade. (K1).
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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY THIRD SEMESTER

B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: EET 201

Course Name: CIRCUITS AND NETWORKS

Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PART A (3 x 10 = 30 Marks)

Answer all Questions. Each question carries 3 Marks

1. State and explain superposition theorem using an example.

2. Obtain Thevenin’s equivalent for the following circuit w.r.t terminals A and B:

A
5Ω
2j Ω
50 V
-3j Ω

3. Define time constant of a circuit. What is the time constant of an RL circuit?

4. How are RLC networks classified according to damping ratios? Sketch the various
responses when an RLC series circuit is excited by a DC source.
5. Explain the dot convention used in coupled circuits.
6. Derive the s-domain equivalent circuit of an inductor carrying an initial current of Io.
7. Describe the variation of impedance and phase angle as a function of frequency in a
series RLC circuit.
8. Define quality factor. Derive quality factor for inductive and capacitive circuits.
9. Derive the condition for symmetry & reciprocity in terms of T parameters.
10. Obtain Y parameters of the following network:

100kΩ

75kΩ 50kΩ
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B (14 x 5 = 70 Marks)
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 14 Marks

Module 1
11. With respect to the following circuit,
a) Find the value of Resistor ‘R’ that results in maximum power transfer to it. (10)
b) Find the value of maximum power transferred to ‘R’.
(4)
10 Ω
a

4Ω 2Ω
R
2∠30oA -4j Ω 8j Ω

12. With respect to the following circuit,

a) Find the voltages at ‘a’ and ‘b’ using superposition theorem. (10)
b) Obtain the active power dissipated in 5∠30oΩ impedance. (4)
a 5∠30oΩ b
j10 Ω

5Ω
10∠0o A 2Ω 50∠90o V

Module 2
13. a) In the following circuit, steady state exits when switch is in position ‘a’. At time
t = 0, the switch is moved to position ‘b’ .Obtain an expression for inductor current
for time t > 0 (6)
a

1Ω b

1F 1H
2V

b) For the following circuit, switch ‘S’ is in position ‘a’ for a very long time. At time
t = 0, the switch is thrown to position ‘b’. Find the expression for current through
5kΩ. (8)
a b

10kΩ

0.2μF 5kΩ
100 V
0.8μF
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Find the expression
forcurrent after a DCsource ‘VDC’ is applied to the RC network. Also determine
thetime constantofthe circuit. (4)
b) Obtain an expression for current in the following circuit after switch is closed
attime t=0. Use Laplace transform method. (10)

0.1 H 20Ω

Switch

100cos(103t + π/2) V

Module 3

15. a) For the following coupled circuit, the coupling coefficient, K =0.5. Write the KVL
equations for currents i1 and i2. Also obtain the voltage drop across 5Ω resistor.
(10)

K=0.5

2j Ω 1j Ω

10∠00 V i1 -3j Ω i2 5Ω

b) In figure, L1=4H, L2=9H, coefficient of coupling K=0.5,i1 = 5 cos(50t-300) Amps,

i2 = 2cos(50t-300) Amps. Write the KVL equations for V1 and V2. Find their
values at t=0 (4)
i1 i2

V1 V2
4H 9H

16. In the circuit shown, at time t = 0, the switch was closed.

a. Model the circuit in s-domain for time t > 0. (4)
b. Through mesh analysis, obtain the time domain values of values of i1, i2 and i3
Given that the capacitor and inductor were initially relaxed. (10)

Switch
4Ω
10 V i1 i2 4Ω i3 4H
4F
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17. The following load is delta connected to a 100V three phase system. Find the phase
currents, line currents and total power consumed by the load.
(14)
R
R
j4Ω

3Ω
j3Ω 4Ω
Y B
Y

B
18. An unbalanced 4 wire, star connected load is connected to a balanced voltage of
400V.
The loads are: Z1 = (3 + 6j)Ω;Z2 = (2 + 2j)Ω;Z3 = (14 + 18j)Ω
Calculatea) Line currents (4)
b) Current in neutral wire (4)

c) Total power (6)

Module 5

19. a) Discuss series and parallel interconnection of 2-port networks.

(7)
b) Derive the inter-relationship between Z and Y parameters.
(7)

20. a) A network is given as I1 = 2.5V1 – V2;I2 = -V1 + 5V2

Draw its equivalentπ network.
(4)
b) Obtain h parameters of the following network:
(10)

2Ω 3Ω

V1 3Ω 5Ω V2
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Syllabus

Module 1

Circuit theorems: DC and Sinusoidal steady state analysis of circuits with dependent and
independent sources applying Superposition principle, Source transformation, Thevenin’s,
Norton’s and Maximum Power Transfer theorems - Reciprocity theorem.

Module 2

Analysis of first and second order dynamic circuits: Formulation of dynamic equations of
RL, RC and RLC series and parallel networks with dc excitation and initial conditions and
complete solution using Laplace Transforms - Time constant - Complete solution of RL, RC
and RLC circuits with sinusoidal excitation using Laplace Transforms – Damping ratio –
Over damped, under damped, critically damped and undamped RLC networks.

Module 3

Transformed circuits in s-domain: Transform impedance/admittance of R, L and C - Mesh

analysis and node analysis of transformed circuits in s-domain. Transfer Function
representation – Poles and zeros.

Analysis of Coupled Circuits: – Dot polarity convention – Sinusoidal steady state analysis
of coupled circuits - Linear Transformer as a coupled circuit - Analysis of coupled circuits in
s-domain.

Module 4

Three phase networks and resonance:Complex Power in sinusoidal steady state. Steady
state analysis of three-phase three-wire and four-wire unbalanced Y circuits, Unbalanced
Delta circuit, Neutral shift.

Resonance in Series and Parallel RLC circuits – Quality factor – Bandwidth – Impedance Vs
Frequency, Admittance Vs Frequency, Phase angle Vs frequency for series resonant circuit.

Module 5

Two port networks: Driving point and transfer functions – Z, Y, h and T parameters -
Conditions for symmetry & reciprocity – relationship between parameter sets –
interconnections of two port networks (series, parallel and cascade) –– T-π transformation.

Text Books
1. Joseph A. Edminister and MahmoodNahvi, "Theory and Problems in Electric
circuits", McGraw Hill, 5th Edition, 2010.
2. Ravish R. Singh, "Network Analysis and Synthesis", McGraw-Hill Education, 2013
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References:

1. Hayt and Kemmerly, “Engineering Circuit Analysis”, McGraw Hill Education, New
Delhi, 8th Ed, 2013.
2. Van Valkenberg, "Network Analysis", Prentice Hall India Learning Pvt. Ltd., 3
edition, 1980.
3. K. S. Suresh Kumar, “Electric Circuit Analysis”, Pearson Publications, 2013.
4. Chakrabarti, "Circuit Theory Analysis and Synthesis", DhanpatRai& Co., Seventh -
Revised edition, 2018
5. R. Gupta, "Network Analysis and Synthesis", S. Chand & Company Ltd, 2010.

Course Contents and Lecture Schedule:

No. of
No Topic
Lectures

1 Network theorems - DC and AC steady state analysis (12 hours)

1.1 Linearity and Superposition principle - Application to the analysis of DC 2

and AC (sinusoidal excitation) circuits. Application of source
transformation in electric circuit analysis.

1.2 Thevenin’s theorem - Application to the analysis of DC and AC circuits 3

with dependent and independent sources.

1.3 Norton’s theorem - Application to the analysis of DC and AC circuits 3

with dependent and independent sources.

1.4 Maximum power transfer theorem - DC and AC steady state analysis 2

with dependent and independent sources.

1.5 Reciprocity Theorem - Application to the analysis of DC and AC 2

Circuits.

2 First order and second order dynamic circuits. (9 hours)

2.1 Review of Laplace Transforms – Formulae of Laplace Transforms of 2

common functions/signals, Initial value theorem and final value theorem,
Inverse Laplace Transforms – partial fraction method. (Questions to
evaluate the Laplace/inverse transforms of any function / partial fractions method shall
not be given in tests/final examination. Problems with application to circuits can be
given).

2.2 Formulation of dynamic equations of RL series and parallel networks 1

and solution using Laplace Transforms – with DC excitation and initial
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conditions. Natural response and forced response. Time constant.

2.3 Formulation of dynamic equations of RC series networks and solution 1

using Laplace Transforms – with DC excitation and initial conditions.
Natural response and forced response. Time constant.

2.4 Formulation of dynamic equations of RLC series networks with DC 1

excitation and initial conditions, and solution using Laplace Transforms
– Natural response and forced response. Damping coefficient.
Underdamped, Overdamped, critically damped and undamped cases.

2.5 Formulation of dynamic equations of RL, RC and RLC series networks 2

and solution with sinusoidal excitation. Complete solution (Solution
using Laplace transforms).

2.6 Formulation of dynamic equations of RL, RC and RLC parallel networks 2

and solution using Laplace Transforms – with DC and Sinusoidal
excitations. Damping ratio.

3 Transformed Circuits in s-domain and Coupled circuits (9 Hours)

3.1 Transformed circuits in s-domain: Transformation of elements (R, L, and 2

C) with and without initial conditions.

3.2 Mesh analysis of transformed circuits in s-domain. 1

3.3 Node analysis of transformed circuits in s-domain. 1

3.4 Transfer Function representation – Poles and zeros. 1

3.5 Analysis of coupled circuits: mutual inductance – Coupling Coefficient- 2

Dot polarity convention –– Conductively coupled equivalent circuits.
Linear Transformer as a coupled circuit.

3.6 Analysis of coupled circuits in s-domain. 2

4 Three phase networks and resonance. (6 Hours)

4.1 Review of power, power factor, reactive and active power in sinusoidally 1
excited circuits. Concept of complex power.

4.2 Steady state analysis of three-phase unbalanced 3-wire and 4-wire Y 2

circuits, Unbalanced ∆ circuits, Neutral shift.

4.3 Resonance in Series and Parallel RLC circuits – Quality factor – 3

Bandwidth – Impedance Vs Frequency, Admittance Vs Frequency and
Phase angleVs frequency for series resonant circuit.
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5 Two port networks (9 Hours)

5.1 Two port networks: Terminals and Ports, Driving point and transfer 2
functions. Voltage transfer ratio, Current transfer ratio, transfer
impedance, transfer admittance, poles and zeros.

5.2 Z –parameters. Equivalent circuit representation. 1

5.3 Y parameters. Equivalent circuit representation. 1

5.4 h parameters. Equivalent circuit representation. 1

5.5 T parameters. 1

5.6 Conditions for symmetry & reciprocity, relationship between network 1

parameter sets.

5.7 Interconnections of two port networks (series, parallel and cascade). 1

5.8 T-π Transformation. 1