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Superposition Theorem

The document discusses the superposition theorem for linear circuits. It states that for a linear circuit, the overall output is the sum of each input acting alone. The superposition principle allows analyzing each input separately and then combining the results to find the total output. It provides steps for applying superposition, which include turning off all sources but one, finding the output, repeating for each source, and summing the individual outputs. An example is provided to demonstrate superposition.

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Superposition Theorem

The document discusses the superposition theorem for linear circuits. It states that for a linear circuit, the overall output is the sum of each input acting alone. The superposition principle allows analyzing each input separately and then combining the results to find the total output. It provides steps for applying superposition, which include turning off all sources but one, finding the output, repeating for each source, and summing the individual outputs. An example is provided to demonstrate superposition.

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LCA Lab

Superposition Theorem
A Presentation by Bilal Sarwar (B-17707)

Linear Circuits

A linear circuit is one whose output is directly proportional to its input.

Linear circuits obey properties of homogeneity

Superposition Principle
Because the circuit is linear we can find the response of the circuit to each source acting alone, and then add them up to find the response of the circuit to all sources acting together. This is known as the superposition principle.

The superposition principle states that the voltage across (or the current through) an element in a linear circuit is the algebraic sum of the voltages across (or currents through) that element due to each independent source acting alone.

Turning sources off


Current source:
a

i is

We replace it by a current source where

is
b

is 0

An open-circuit

Voltage source:

+
DC

vs

v vs
-

We replace it by a voltage source where

vs 0

An short-circuit
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Removing the effect of ideal sources

Voltage source is replaced by a S/C

Current source is replaced by a O/C

Removing the effect of practical sources

Steps in Applying the Superposition Principle


1.

2. 3.

Turn off all independent sources except one. Find the output (voltage or current) due to the active source. Repeat step 1 for each of the other independent sources. Find the total output by adding algebraically all of the results found in steps 1 & 2 above.

In some cases, but certainly not all, superposition can simplify the analysis.
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Example:

Thank You For Listening

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