Difference between electrical conductor, semiconductor and insulator
Based on electrical resistivity, a material can be divided into three types: conductor, insulator, and semiconductor.
RLC Parallel circuit analysis with solved problem
In RLC parallel circuit, resistor, inductor, and capacitors are connected in parallel across Alternating current source. In contrast to the RLC series circuit, the voltage across each component is …
RLC Series circuit, phasor diagram with solved problem
RLC Series circuit contains a resistor, capacitor, and inductor in series combination across an alternating current source. The behavior of components can be explained by phasor diagrams, impedance and …
Power Electronics Handbook by Muhammad H. Rashid
This handbook is a textbook for power electronics Starting from the electronics devices like Diodes, Transistors, SCR and so on. Then Muhammad H. Rashid explains its applications like DC-DC, …
What is a Phasor Diagram in AC circuit Analysis: Phasor Algebra
Phasor diagram in an AC circuit analysis is to represent the phase angle i.e. leading and lagging effect through vector representation. Phasor algebra, polar form, and complex number conversions …
The first course on Power Electronics and Drives by Ned Mohan
The author Ned Mohan tried his best to prepare students for industries by providing a broad and depth knowledge of power electronics by giving the gift of "The first …
Average power in ac circuit: The power factor & its importance?
Power Factor (PF) play an important role in average power dissipation in an ac circuit. PF leads to the concept of three different real, reactive and apparent power, which …
Reactance and Impedance of capacitor and inductor in AC circuit
Capacitor and inductor oppose current in AC circuit because of inertia of electron motion, which is called capacitive and inductive reactance respectfully.
What is alternating current (AC): The basic AC definitions
Alternating current (AC) is the type of electrical current which changes its direction and magnitude every moment.
RL Circuit Transient: Inductor Charging and Discharging
In RL series circuit, during the inductor charging phase, the voltage across the inductor gradually decrease to zero and the current through the inductor goes to the maximum in …