Finding Thevenin Equivalent Circuit

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the Thevenin equivalent circuit at the point V2(t) in a given circuit, specifically within the context of S domain analysis. Participants explore methods for determining impedances and the implications of circuit configurations.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions successfully finding the S domain transfer function but expresses uncertainty about starting the process of finding the Thevenin equivalent at V2(t).
  • Another participant points out a short circuit across the nodes in question and questions the method for finding impedances in the S domain, suggesting external resources for guidance.
  • A later reply acknowledges the short circuit was mistakenly included and indicates that finding the impedances was straightforward, proposing that the equivalent circuit may consist of a series impedance and a voltage source represented by the transfer function.
  • Another participant advises on finding the voltage across specific nodes and emphasizes the need for careful consideration of input impedance while following standard procedures for determining the equivalent circuit.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the approach to finding the Thevenin equivalent, with multiple viewpoints and methods being discussed without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note the presence of a short circuit and the need for careful mathematical consideration, indicating potential limitations in the circuit configuration and assumptions made during analysis.

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I'm given the circuit in the attached image (I just quickly re-created the circuit in LTSpice to save on drawing time).

In the first part of the question I managed to find the S domain transfer function without any issue. I found the transfer function as some function of the resistors, capacitors, and S.

Now however I need to find the thevenin equivalent at the point V2(t), and I'm not quite sure how to get started with this working in the S domain.
 

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Simon Bridge said:
But there is a short circuit across those nodes!

Anyway - do you know how to find impedences in the s-domain?
Try: http://www.engr.mun.ca/~egill/index_files/unit5382106.pdf p22
(diagrams didn;t come out for me - but you can see the method without them)
Maybe: http://www.stanford.edu/~boyd/ee102/laplace_ckts.pdf

Oops, I left a connection in by accident. Ignore the short. Finding the impedances was easy enough, and like I said I found the transfer function.

A thought occurred to me. Isn't this going to wind up being the equivalent series impedance, in series with a voltage source that is the the transfer function?
 
You can find ##V_{AB}## - a bit more care is needed for the input impedance.
Just go through the normal steps for finding the equivalent circuit. You should be able to satisfy yourself about the validity if you keep in mind what the various bits of math mean.
 

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