Book for learning AC circuit analysis

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for books on AC circuit analysis, particularly for someone who has a basic understanding of phasor diagrams and DC circuit analysis. The scope includes theoretical concepts such as source transformations and theorems like Norton's theorem.

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  • Homework-related, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks book recommendations for further learning in AC circuit analysis beyond the basics taught in class.
  • Another participant suggests checking libraries for standard textbooks and mentions that used copies of older editions of books like Hayt, Sadiku, or Nilsson could be beneficial.
  • A third participant shares their experience with Kelley and Nichols, noting it was not widely used but helpful, and mentions it lacks coverage of Laplace transforms.
  • A fourth participant recommends a specific book by Dorf, highlighting its coverage of introductory circuits, source transformations, and phasor notation, indicating they found it effective for learning.

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Participants generally agree on the need for book recommendations, but there are multiple suggestions with no consensus on a single preferred text.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations depend on personal experiences and may not cover all desired topics, such as Laplace transforms. The discussion does not resolve which book is definitively the best choice for learning AC circuit analysis.

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Students or individuals looking to deepen their understanding of AC circuit analysis and seeking suitable textbooks for self-study.

Titan97
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I haven't used any book for AC circuit analysis yet. I have learned the basics of phasor diagrams which my teacher taught in the class (We were only taught series combination of LCR circuits). Can anyone suggest a book to learn more about circuit analysis (like source transformations, Norton's theorem, etc)?

(I know complex numbers and its geometrical interpretation and I have learned DC circuit analysis like Kirchoff's laws)
 
@Greg Bernhardt I don't have anything else to add. It's a simple question.
 
Sorry no one has chimed in - hopefully someone that knows more than I will answer. There are many circuits books that are probably fine. Look in your library if possible. Ohterwise, used copies of old editions of standard books like Hayt or Sadiku or Nilsson can be purchased for little money and would probably be fine:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/025625379X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0070273936/?tag=pfamazon01-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0131989251/?tag=pfamazon01-20

I personally learned from Kelley and Nichols, which was not standard or widely used, but I thought it was pretty good:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471612510/?tag=pfamazon01-20
It does not include Laplace transforms, but does have a lot of example problems.

Again, check out your library if possible.

Jason
 
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My institution starts with https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470521570/?tag=pfamazon01-20 by Dorf. This'll get you buy for the most basic/introductory circuits and it includes Source Transformation, Thevenin, and Norton Equivalent circuits (Chapter 5), and phasor notation (Chapter 10). It also has Laplace Transforms (Chapter 14). I personally felt like I was able to learn the material well from it.
 
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