Module I
Review of basic Circuit Concepts and theorems, Passive circuit components, Sources, Standard input signals; Source transformation, Mesh and Node analysis, Network equation for RLC Circuits
Graph of a Network, Trees, Co-trees and loops, Incidence matrix, Cut-set Matrix, Tie-set Matrix and loop currents, Analysis of Networks.
Module II
Characterization of two port networks using different parameters: Interconnections of two port Networks, T & p representation; Steady state and transient response, DC and sinusoidal response of RL, RC and RLC circuits, Initial conditions, Rise and decay of current, Time constant, Damping.
Laplace Transforms: Concept, Laplace transform of important Network functions; Transfer function of two port networks, poles and zeros; Application of Laplace Transforms – Solutions of Network Problems.
Module III
Passive filters – Filter fundamentals, Classification of Filters- Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass & Band Reject Filters. Characteristic impedance, Design of Constant K and m derived filters (all four)- T and pie (frequency response), Recursive filters- Butter worth, Chebyshev & Elliptical filters (Concept only).
Module IV
Transmission Lines: Types, Applications, Equivalent Circuit, Primary constants, Transmission Line equations, Input impedance, Secondary Constants, Lossless Line, Distortion less line, Loading of lines, Input impedance of lossless Transmission line, RF lines, Relation between Reflection Coefficient, Load, Characteristic impedances and VSWR, Lines of Different Length - l/8, l/4 and l/2 Lines, Losses in Transmission Lines, Smith Chart and applications, Impedance matching – Single stub& double stub properties.
