Transients in First Order Circuits

Abstract

This chapter presents transients in first order circuits. Extensive number of examples are provided with their analytical and digital solution using the software ATP—Alternative Transients Program, using the graphical interface ATPDraw. For didactic reasons, the study is organized as a large collection of various case studies, where the fundamentals of circuit analysis, mathematical time domain solution of ordinary differential equations with singular forcing functions, and physical principles are presented in details. For example, “if all voltages and currents in a circuit remain finite, then the voltage at the terminals of a capacitance and the current through an inductance cannot be varied instantly”. Therefore, a continuous knowledge is acquired along this book, integrating fundamental electrical engineering concepts in transient circuit analysis and illustrating potential applications.