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Lecture 4 Source Conversion

The document discusses source conversion in DC circuits, focusing on the transformation between voltage and current sources to simplify circuit analysis. It highlights the advantages of using current sources for parallel connections and voltage sources for series connections. The document also includes examples demonstrating the application of source transformation to find circuit parameters.

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Lecture 4 Source Conversion

The document discusses source conversion in DC circuits, focusing on the transformation between voltage and current sources to simplify circuit analysis. It highlights the advantages of using current sources for parallel connections and voltage sources for series connections. The document also includes examples demonstrating the application of source transformation to find circuit parameters.

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DC Circuits

Lecture 4
Source Conversion

Patrick Mangire
Source Conversion
• Series-parallel combination and wye-delta transformation
help simplify circuits.
• Source conversion or transformation is another tool for
simplifying circuits.
• It involves converting between voltage and current sources
• This can simplify circuits, especially those with multiple
sources.
• Current sources are easier for parallel connections, where
currents can be added or subtracted.
• Voltage sources are easier for series connections, where
voltages can be added or subtracted.
Source Conversion
• A source transformation is the process of replacing a voltage
source 𝑣𝑠 in series with a resistor R by a current source 𝑖𝑠 in
parallel with a resistor R, or vice versa.
• The transformation works for both independent and dependent
sources.
• It doesn’t affect the remaining part of the circuit.

𝑣𝑠 𝑣𝑠
𝑣𝑠 = 𝑖𝑠 𝑅 𝑖𝑠 = 𝑣𝑠 = 𝑖𝑠 𝑅 𝑖𝑠 =
𝑅 𝑅

Transformation of independent sources.


Note that the arrow of the current source is directed toward the positive terminal of the voltage source.
Source Conversion
• Find the current through 𝑅3 .

Fig. 10-14: Converting two voltage sources in V1 and V2 in parallel


branches to current sources I1 and I2 that can be combined.
(a) Original circuit. (b) V1 and V2 converted to parallel current
sources I1 and I2. (c) Equivalent circuit with one combined current
source IT.
Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display.
Source Conversion
• Find the current through 𝑅𝐿 .

Fig. 10-15: Converting two current sources I1 and I2 in series to voltage sources V1 and V2 that
can be combined. (a) Original circuit. (b) I1 and I2 converted to series voltage sources V1 and V2.
(c) Equivalent circuit with one combined voltage source VT.
Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display.
Source Conversion
Example 1
• Use source transformation to find 𝑉0 in the circuit.
Source Conversion
Solution

• Using current divider

2
𝑖= 2 = 0.4𝐴
2+8

𝑣0 = 8𝑖 = 8 0.4 = 3.2𝑉
Source Conversion
Source Conversion

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