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| 1 | +# DC Circuit Analysis |
| 2 | +[](https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/) or [](https://matlab.mathworks.com/open/github/v1?repo=MathWorks-Teaching-Resources/DC-Circuit-Analysis&project=DCCircuitAnalysis.prj) |
| 3 | + |
| 4 | +**Curriculum Module** |
| 5 | +_Created with R2021b. Compatible with R2021b and later releases._ |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Description ## |
| 8 | +This curriculum module teaches DC circuit analysis using interactive [live scripts](https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab/live-editor.html) and [Simscape™](https://www.mathworks.com/products/simscape.html) models. Essential topics such as mesh analysis, RLC circuits, and op amps (among others) are discussed. The materials contain two components for each topic: an introduction and a virtual lab. The introduction explains the technique and offers opportunities to develop intuition using simulation. In the labs, students apply their knowledge to analyze circuits, take measurements, and design circuits to meet requirements. Throughout the module, virtual analogs to standard instruments are used to familiarize students with standard measurement procedures. In the penultimate module, students measure the transient responses of overdamped, underdamped, and critically damped RLC circuits using a virtual signal generator and oscilloscope. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +Get started with the DC Circuit Analysis curriculum module by downloading and unzipping the repository. Then, double-click the project .prj file inside MATLAB®. From there, you can follow the landing page instructions to get started with the examples and labs. |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +## Details ## |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +<table style="vertical-align:top"> |
| 15 | + <tr> |
| 16 | + <th width=350>Module</th> |
| 17 | + <th>Learning Goals</th> |
| 18 | + </tr> |
| 19 | + <tr> |
| 20 | + <td> |
| 21 | + <b>1. Mesh Analysis</b><br> |
| 22 | + <img height="100" src="./Images/meshes.png" style="margin:5px" > |
| 23 | + </td> |
| 24 | + <td> |
| 25 | + <ul> |
| 26 | + <li>Use mesh analysis to compute currents through a linear circuit.</li> |
| 27 | + <li>Solve the matrix form of circuit equations in MATLAB.</li> |
| 28 | + <li>Model and analyze linear circuits in Simscape.</li> |
| 29 | + </ul> |
| 30 | + </td> |
| 31 | + </tr> |
| 32 | + <tr> |
| 33 | + <td> |
| 34 | + <b>2. Nodal Analysis</b><br> |
| 35 | + <img height="100" src="./Images/nodes.png" style="margin:5px" > |
| 36 | + </td> |
| 37 | + <td> |
| 38 | + <ul> |
| 39 | + <li>Use nodal analysis to compute voltages.</li> |
| 40 | + <li>Solve the matrix form of circuit equations in MATLAB.</li> |
| 41 | + <li>Model and analyze linear circuits in Simscape.</li> |
| 42 | + </ul> |
| 43 | + </td> |
| 44 | + </tr> |
| 45 | + <tr> |
| 46 | + <td> |
| 47 | + <b>3. Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits</b><br> |
| 48 | + <img height="100" src="./Images/TheveninNorton.png" style="margin:5px" > |
| 49 | + </td> |
| 50 | + <td> |
| 51 | + <ul> |
| 52 | + <li>Explain Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits.</li> |
| 53 | + <li>Solve for Thevenin and Norton equivalents.</li> |
| 54 | + <li>Compare circuits to their Thevenin and Norton equivalents.</li> |
| 55 | + </ul> |
| 56 | + </td> |
| 57 | + </tr> |
| 58 | + <tr> |
| 59 | + <td> |
| 60 | + <b>4. RC Circuits</b><br> |
| 61 | + <img height="100" src="./Images/rccircuit.png" style="margin:5px" > |
| 62 | + </td> |
| 63 | + <td> |
| 64 | + <ul> |
| 65 | + <li>Simulate charging and discharging RC circuits.</li> |
| 66 | + <li>Plot solutions of RC circuit differential equations.</li> |
| 67 | + <li>Measure the time constant of an RC circuit.</li> |
| 68 | + </ul> |
| 69 | + </td> |
| 70 | + </tr> |
| 71 | + <tr> |
| 72 | + <td> |
| 73 | + <b>5. RLC Circuits</b><br> |
| 74 | + <img height="100" src="./Images/rlccircuit.png" style="margin:5px" > |
| 75 | + </td> |
| 76 | + <td> |
| 77 | + <ul> |
| 78 | + <li>Compare the response of first and second order circuits.</li> |
| 79 | + <li>Analyze a second order RLC circuit differential equation.</li> |
| 80 | + <li>Solve for the natural frequency and damping in an RLC circuit.</li> |
| 81 | + <li>Compare underdamped, overdamped, and critically damped circuits.</li> |
| 82 | + </ul> |
| 83 | + </td> |
| 84 | + </tr> |
| 85 | + <tr> |
| 86 | + <td> |
| 87 | + <b>6. Op Amps</b><br> |
| 88 | + <img height="100" src="./Images/opamps.png" style="margin:5px" > |
| 89 | + </td> |
| 90 | + <td> |
| 91 | + <ul> |
| 92 | + <li>Describe the open-loop behavior of an op amp.</li> |
| 93 | + <li>Compare ideal and non-ideal op amp behavior.</li> |
| 94 | + <li>Analyze negative feedback op amp circuits.</li> |
| 95 | + <li>Design circuits using combinations of basic op amp circuits.</li> |
| 96 | + </ul> |
| 97 | + </td> |
| 98 | + </tr> |
| 99 | +</table> |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +## Suggested Prework ## |
| 102 | +* [MATLAB Onramp](https://matlabacademy.mathworks.com/details/matlab-onramp/gettingstarted) – a complementary interactive online course that teaches the basics of MATLAB. |
| 103 | +* [Circuit Simulation Onramp](https://matlabacademy.mathworks.com/details/circuit-simulation-onramp/circuits) - a complementary interactive online course that teaches the basics of simulating electrical circuits in Simscape. |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +## Products ## |
| 106 | +MATLAB, Simulink®, Simscape, Simscape Electrical™, DSP System Toolbox™ |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +## License ## |
| 109 | +The license for this module is available in the [LICENSE.md](license.md) file in this GitHub repository. |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +## Educator Resources ## |
| 112 | +* [Featured Courseware](https://www.mathworks.com/academia/courseware/course-materials.html) |
| 113 | +* [Teach with MATLAB and Simulink](https://www.mathworks.com/academia/educators.html) |
| 114 | +* [MATLAB Grader](https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab-grader.html) |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +## Support ## |
| 117 | +The lab solutions are available upon instructor request. If you would like to request solutions or have a question, contact the <a href="mailto:onlineteaching@mathworks.com">MathWorks online teaching team.</a> If you are having technical issues using MATLAB, please contact our [Technical Support Team](https://www.mathworks.com/support/contact_us.html). |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +# # |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +_Copyright 2023-2024 The MathWorks, Inc._ |
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