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CSE 103: CIRCUIT AND SYSTEMS-I

Lecture 15

Dr. Amaad Khalil


Lecturer
DCSE, UET Peshawar
Thevenin’s Theorem
Thevenin’s theorem states that any linear circuit containing
several voltage sources and resistors can be simplified to
a Thevenin-equivalent circuit with a single voltage source
and resistance connected in series with a load.

➢ It simplifies the analysis of complex linear circuits, making


it easier to study the circuit's behavior and determine the
impact of different components.

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Thevenin’s Theorem
Applications
• Simplifying circuit analysis: Makes analyzing circuits with
multiple components easier.
• Design and optimization: Helps in designing and optimizing
circuits by focusing on a specific part of the network.
• Fault analysis: Useful for understanding the impact of faults in
one part of a network on the rest of the system.

Limitations
• Applicable only to linear, bilateral networks (networks where
the current-voltage relationship is linear and symmetrical).
• Not directly applicable to non-linear components like diodes or
transistors.

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Steps to Determine Thevenin Equivalent
Circuit
1. Identify the portion of the circuit: Select the two terminals (A and B) where
we want to find the Thevenin equivalent.
2. Remove the load resistance: Temporarily remove the load resistance if there is
one connected across the terminals A and B.
3. Calculate Vth
1. Find the open-circuit voltage across the terminals A and B. This voltage is Vth.
2. This can be done using various methods such as node voltage analysis, mesh
current analysis, or simple circuit reduction techniques.
4. Calculate Rth:
1. Turn off all independent voltage sources (replace them with short circuits) and
independent current sources (replace them with open circuits) in the original
circuit.
2. Calculate the equivalent resistance seen from the terminals A and B. This
resistance is Rth.
3. Use series-parallel resistance simplifications or more advanced techniques like
Y-Δ transformations if necessary.
5. Construct the Thevenin equivalent circuit: Draw the Thevenin equivalent circuit
with a voltage source Vth in series with a resistance Rth connected across the
terminals A and B.
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Thevenin’s Theorem
Find the Thevenin's equivalent circuit between terminal A and
B.

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Thevenin’s Theorem
➢ Solution

Calculate Vth

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Thevenin’s Theorem
Calculate Rth

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Thevenin’s Theorem
Find the Thevenin's equivalent circuit between terminal a and
b.

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Thevenin’s Theorem
Solution

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Thevenin’s Theorem

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Thevenin’s Theorem

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Thevenin’s Theorem
➢ Find the Thevenin's equivalent circuit between terminal a
and b.

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Thevenin’s Theorem

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Thevenin’s Theorem
➢ Find the Thevenin equivalent circuit with respect to the
terminals a , b for the circuit shown.

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Thevenin’s Theorem
➢ Find the Thevenin equivalent circuit with respect to the
terminals a , b for the circuit shown. (Hint: Define the voltage at
the left most node as v, and write two nodal equations with VTh
as the right node voltage.)

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