EC1003 – Electric Circuits
Academic Course Description
SRM University
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
EC1003 Electric Circuits
Second Semester, 2014-15 (Even Semester)
Course (catalog) description
This is a first course in Electronics and Communication Engineering, teaching the fundamentals of electric
circuits and providing a necessary foundation for students pursuing an electrical or telecommunications
degree, or similar. The first part of the course will introduce and cover circuit variables and elements,
methods and techniques for the analysis of DC circuits, energy storage elements, and RL and RC first-order
circuits. Following this, AC circuit theory will be covered, including an introduction to sinusoidal steadystate analysis, phasor, AC circuit analysis techniques, and ideal transformers and voltage shaping elements.
Compulsory/Elective course: Compulsory for ECE students
Credit hours: 3 credits
Course coordinator(s):
Dr. K. Kalimuthu, Asst. Professor(Sr.G), Department of ECE
Instructor(s)
Class
handling
Office
location
Office
phone
Mrs. C. R. Umakumari
II Sem ‘A’
TP1203
2064
Mr. A. V. M. Manikandan
II Sem ‘B’
TP12S2
-
Dr. K. Kalimuthu
II Sem ‘C’
TP11S3
2060
kalimuthu.k@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
Mrs. T. Theresal
II Sem ‘D’
TP1103A
2062
theresal.t@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
Mrs. R. Bhakkialakshmi
II Sem ‘E’
TP1006A
2061
bhakkialakshmi.r@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
Mr. A. Joshua Jafferson
II Sem ‘F’
TP12S6
2075
joshua.j@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
Mrs. G. Kalaimagal
II Sem ‘G’
TP1103A
-
kalaimagal.g@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
Mrs. A. Anilet Bala
II Sem ‘H’
TP1103A
-
aniletbala.a@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
Name of the instructor
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Email
umakumari.c@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
manikandan.m@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
EC1003 – Electric Circuits
Mrs. P. Ponnammal
II Sem ‘I’
TP1006A
2061
ponnammal.p@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
Mrs. G. Suganthi Brindha
II Sem ‘J’
TP903A
2058
suganthibrindha.g@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in
Relationship to other courses
Pre-requisites
:
Nil
Assumed knowledge :
The students will have a physics and mathematics background
obtained at a high school (or equivalent) level. In particular, working
knowledge of basic mathematics including differentiation and
integration techniques is assumed.
Following courses
EC1006 Electron Devices
:
Syllabus Contents
Unit-I: Basic Circuit Concepts & Laws
(9 hours)
Classification of Circuit Elements – Node, Loop, Path & Branch – Incidence Matrix – Network topology
Analysis of Incidence Matrix- Tie Set & Cut Set – Kirchoff's Laws – Series and Parallel – Voltage and
Current division rule.
Introduction to AC Analysis – Complex Impedance – Analysis: Mesh – Supermesh – Nodal – Supernodal.
Unit-II: Network Theorems (Both DC & AC Circuit Analysis)
(9 hours)
Source Transformation Theorem - Super Position Principle - Thevenin's & Norton's Theorem Reciprocity Theorem - Compensation Theorem - Millman's Theorem - Maximum Power Transfer theorem
- Star - Delta Theorem.
Unit-III: Resonance & Coupled Circuits
(9 hours)
Resonance: Introduction – series resonance – parallel resonance – Definition: Q Factor- Half power
frequency resonant frequency – Bandwidth.
Coupled Circuits: Mutual inductance – Co-efficient of Coupling – Dot Convention – Energy
Consideration – Analysis of Coupled Circuits.
Unit-IV: Transient Analysis
(9 hours)
Basics - Source free and Forced Response of RL, RC and RLC Series Circuits – Forced Response of RL,
RC & RLC Series circuits with Sinusoidal Excitation - Time Constant & Natural frequency of Oscillation
- Laplace Transform Application to the Solution of RL, RC & RLC Transient Circuits.
Unit-V: Tuned Circuits & Pspice
Tuned Circuits – Single Tuned Circuits – Double Tuned Circuits – Analysis
(9 hours)
Pspice (Elementary treatment only) – DC Analysis and Control Statements - AC Analysis and Control
Statements – Transient analysis.
Text book(s) and/or required materials
1. A.Sudhakar & Shyanmugam S.Palli “ Circuits & Network Analysis & Synthesis”, 4th Edition, Tata
McGraw Hill, 2010
2. M.L Soni & J.C. Gupta, “ Electric Circuit Analysis”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons , New Delhi, 1999.
3. Muhammed H. Rashid,”SPICE for Circuits and Electronics using PSPICE”, PHI, 2nd Edition, 2011.
4. R. Jegatheesan, “Analysis of Electric Circuits”, McGraw Hill Education (India) Edition, 2014.
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References
1. William H.Hyte,Jr, J.E.Kemmerly & Steven M.Durban, “ Engineering Circuit Analysis”, 7th Edition,
Mcgraw Hill, 2010.
2. Joseph Edminster, Mahmood Nahvi, “Schaum’s Outline of Electric Circuits”, McGrawHill, 6th
Edition, 2013.
Computer usage: Nil
Class schedule: Three 50 minutes lecture sessions per week
Section
Schedule
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Professional component
General
Basic Sciences
Engineering sciences & Technical arts
Professional subject
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0%
0%
0%
100%
Broad area : Communication | Signal Processing | Electronics | VLSI | Embedded
Test Schedule
S. No.
Test
Tentative Date
Portions
Duration
1
Cycle Test-1
Session 1 to 12
2 Periods
2
Cycle Test-2
Session 13 to 30
2 Periods
3
Model Test
All session / units
3 Hrs
4
University Exam
All sessions / units
3 Hrs
TBA
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EC1003 – Electric Circuits
Course objectives
The objectives of this course is to
Correlates to
Program Objective
1. To understand the concept of circuit elements lumped circuits,
waveforms, circuit laws and network reduction
(2)
2. To solve the electrical network using mesh and nodal analysis by
applying network theorems
(2)
3. To understand the concept of resonance in Series and parallel
circuits and to know the basic concepts of coupled circuits.
(3)
4. To analyze the transient response of series and parallel A.C. circuits
and to solve problems in time domain using Laplace Transform
(3)
5. To analyze the tuned circuits and to analyze DC, AC and Transient
response of the circuit using PSICE.
(3)
Course Learning Outcome
This course provides the foundation education in circuit analysis. Through lecture,
laboratory, and out-of-class assignments, students are provided learning
experiences that enable them to:
1. Use Kirchhoff’s laws, circuit theorems and node voltage methodology to solve
simple DC as well as AC circuits
2. Be able to solve simple 1st order transient circuits
3. Apply simple steady state sinusoidal analysis to circuits.
4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of phasors and phasor diagrams for AC
circuit analysis.
5. Demonstrate basic proficiency in building basic electrical circuits and operating
fundamental electrical engineering equipment
Correlates
to program
outcome
H
M
L
a
k
b
b
c,k
c,k
a
a
b
c,k
a
f
c,k
H: high correlation, M: medium correlation, L: low correlation
Draft Lecture Schedule
Session
Problem
Solving
(Yes/No)
Topics
UNIT-I: BASIC CIRCUIT CONCEPTS & LAWS
Classification of Circuit Elements – Node, Loop, Path & Branch –
1
Incidence Matrix
2
Network topology Analysis of Incidence Matrix- Tie Set & Cut Set
3
Kirchoff's Laws -Series & Parallel – Voltage & Current division rule
Yes
Yes
Yes
4
Introduction to PSPICE
Yes
6
Analysis: Mesh – Supermesh,
Yes
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Text / Chapter
[1] chapter(s) - 1, 2
[4] chapter(s) - 10
[4] chapter(s) - 11
[1] chapter(s) – 3,7
Session
Topics
7
Analysis: Nodal – Supernodal
8
Tutorials
9
Tutorials
UNIT-II: NETWORK THEOREMS: (Both DC & AC Circuit Analysis)
10
Star – Delta Theorem
11
Source Transformation Theorem
12
Norton’s Theorem
13
Thevenin's Theorem
14
Super Position Principle
15
Maximum Power Transfer theorem
16
Tutorials
17
Reciprocity Theorem - Compensation Theorem - Millman's Theorem
18
Tutorials
UNIT-III: RESONANCE & COUPLED CIRCUITS
19
Resonance: Series resonance
20
Parallel resonance
Definition: Q Factor- Half power frequency, resonant frequency,
21
Bandwidth
22
Tutorials
23
Coupled Circuits: Mutual inductance
24
Co-efficient of of Coupling – Dot Convention
25, 26 Energy Consideration – Analysis of Coupled Circuits.
27
Tutorials
UNIT-IV: TRANSIENT ANALYSIS
28
basics
29
Source free and Forced Response of RL
30
RC and RLC Series Circuits
31
Forced Response of RL with Sinusoidal Excitation
32
Forced Response of RC Series circuits with Sinusoidal Excitation
33
Forced Response of RLC Series circuits with Sinusoidal Excitation
34
Time Constant & Natural frequency of Oscillation
Laplace Transform Application
35
to the Solution of RL, RC Transient Circuits
36
Tutorials
Laplace Transform Application to the Solution of RLC Transient
37
Circuits
38
Tutorials
UNIT-V: TUNED CIRCUITS & PSPICE
EC1003 – Electric Circuits
Problem
Solving
Text / Chapter
(Yes/No)
Yes
[1] chapter(s) – 3,7
Yes
[4] chapter(s) - 3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
[1] chapter(s) – 8
[1] chapter(s)–10,
11,13,14
[4] chapter(s) - 7
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
40
41
Single Tuned Circuits
Double Tuned Circuits
PSPICE (Elementary treatment only) – DC Analysis and Control
Statements PSPICE – AC Analysis and Control Statements
Yes
Yes
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[1] chapter(s) – 8,10
Yes
Tuned Circuits
43
[1] chapter(s) – 8
Yes
39
42
[1] chapter(s) – 3, 7,8
[4] chapter(s) – 5
[4] chapter(s) - 4
No
[1] chapter(s) – 10, 14
[3] chapter(s) - 3,4,5
[4] chapter(s) - 11
No
[3] chapter(s) - 3,4,5
Session
44
45
EC1003 – Electric Circuits
Problem
Solving
Text / Chapter
(Yes/No)
No
Yes
Topics
PSPICE – Transient analysis
Tutorials
Teaching Strategies
The teaching in this course aims at establishing a good fundamental understanding of the areas covered
using:

Formal face-to-face lectures

Tutorials, which allow for exercises in problem solving and allow time for students to resolve
problems in understanding of lecture material.

Laboratory sessions, which support the formal lecture material and also provide the student with
practical construction, measurement and debugging skills.

Small periodic quizzes, to enable you to assess your understanding of the concepts.

Online course on ‘Linear Circuits’ offered by Georgia Institute of Technology through
coursera.org. The course is ideal for someone who wants to gain a basic understanding of electrical
circuits. The sessions start on January 4, 2015, and extend for a 10 week of study up to March 15,
2015. Anyone can join for free.
Evaluation Strategies
Cycle Test – I
Cycle Test – II
Model Test
Surprise Test
Attendance
Final exam
-
10%
10%
20%
5%
5%
50%
Prepared by: K.Kalimuthu, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of ECE
Dated: 05-01-2015
Revised by:--
Revision No.: NA
Date of revision: --
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EC1003 – Electric Circuits
Addendum
ABET Outcomes expected of graduates of B.Tech / ECE / program by the time that they graduate:
a. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
b. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
c. Graduate will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data.
d. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design a system, component or process as per needs and
specifications.
e. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to visualize and work on laboratory and multi-disciplinary tasks.
f.
Graduate will demonstrate the skills to use modern engineering tools, software’s and equipment to
analyze problems.
g. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
h. Graduate will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
i.
Graduate will show the understanding of impact of engineering solutions on the society and also will be
aware of contemporary issues.
j.
Graduate will develop confidence for self education and ability for life-long learning.
k. Graduate will show the ability to participate and try to succeed in competitive examinations.
Program Educational Objectives
1. To prepare students to compete for a successful career in Electronics and Communication Engineering
profession through global education standards.
2. To enable the students to aptly apply their acquired knowledge in basic sciences and mathematics in
solving Electronics and Communication Engineering problems.
3. To produce skillful graduates to analyze, design and develop a system/component/ process for the
required needs under the realistic constraints.
4. To train the students to approach ethically any multidisciplinary engineering challenges with economic,
environmental and social contexts
5. To create awareness among the students about the need for life long learning to succeed in their
professional career as Electronics and Communication Engineers.
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EC1003 – Electric Circuits
Course Teachers
Class
Mrs. C. R. Umakumari
II Sem ‘A’
Mr. A. V. M. Manikandan
II Sem ‘B’
Dr. K. Kalimuthu
II Sem ‘C’
Mrs. T. Theresal
II Sem ‘D’
Mrs. R. Bhakkialakshmi
II Sem ‘E’
Mr. A. Joshua Jafferson
II Sem ‘F’
Mrs. G. Kalaimagal
II Sem ‘G’
Mrs. A. Anilet Bala
II Sem ‘H’
Mrs. P. Ponnammal
II Sem ‘I’
Mrs. G. Suganthi Brindha
II Sem ‘J’
Course Coordinator
(K. Kalimuthu)
Academic Coordinator
(R. Manohari)
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Signature
Professor In-Charge
(Dr.Shanthi Prince)