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Norton's Theorem and Source Transformation

The document discusses Norton's theorem and how to find the Norton equivalent circuit for a given network. It provides the steps to obtain the equivalent resistance RN, short circuit current IN, and create the equivalent Norton circuit. An example problem is worked through as well.

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Norton's Theorem and Source Transformation

The document discusses Norton's theorem and how to find the Norton equivalent circuit for a given network. It provides the steps to obtain the equivalent resistance RN, short circuit current IN, and create the equivalent Norton circuit. An example problem is worked through as well.

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Electrical & Electronic

Circuits
Lecture 07
NORTON’S THEOREM

“Any two-terminal linear bilateral dc network can be replaced by an


equivalent circuit consisting of a current source and a parallel resistor. “

Norton Equivalent Circuit


Steps to find the Norton equivalent circuit

 Step 1 –Obtain the equivalent resistance RN

 Remove all sources by replacing:


– voltage sources with a short
– current sources with an open
– If the source has an internal resistance, keep the resistance in the
circuit
 Look in the load terminals and calculate RN across load terminals
Step 2 –Obtain the short circuit current
 •To obtain the current IN–called the short-circuit current–remove load from
the circuit,
- short circuit the terminals,
- calculate the IN

Step 3 –Obtain the equivalent circuit


 Create a parallel circuit consisting of IN, RN, and the load
 Calculate the load current or voltage as desired
Example 01
 Step 01: Obtain RN across
RN = 0.8 Ω
 Determine IN

 Norton Equivalent Circuit


14 × 0.8
𝐼𝐿 = =4
0.8 + 2
Example 01
 Identify the load resistor
Equivalent Circuit
Source Transformation
Find the Thévenin’s and Norton’s equivalent
circuits
Discussion

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