Engineering Thevenin Equivalent in AC circuit

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Joaquim, a first-year Electronic Engineering student, seeks guidance on calculating the Thevenin equivalent of an AC circuit. He outlines his approach, which involves calculating inductor and capacitor reactance and combining them with resistances. Some forum members mention issues accessing the circuit diagram and suggest reviewing relevant educational resources. Joaquim later confirms the circuit is accessible. The discussion centers on verifying his calculations for the Thevenin equivalent in an AC context.
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Hi All,

My name is Joaquim and I'm new in this forums. I am a Electronic Engineer student (1st Year).

I have a question about a Thevenin equivalent circuit in AC.

I need someone to tell me if I'm doing the right math in finding the thevenin equivalent (AB point):

Please see the following circuit:

http://www.mydrive.ch/en/download.php/6748873/Cir1.bmp

I need to calculate the inductor reactance
(Xl) = 2 * Pi * F * L
The capacitor reactance
(Xc) = 1 / ( 2 * Pi * F * C )

And then I add R1 to L1 reactance and parallel with C1 reactance.
Finally, the result added to R2.

((R1+XL1) // XC1)+R2 = RThevenin

Are my calculations correct or I'm missing something?

Thanks in advance

Joaquim
 
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Joaquim

couldn't see you circuit diagram? didn't seem to load up.

I think it would be a good idea if you had a read through Volume II AC

http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_2/chpt_5/2.html
 
Thanks for your awnser.

Sorry, You should see the circuit now.

Joaquim
 

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