Introductory Circuit Analysis

Circuit analysis is a very intense, math-oriented field. The objective is to be able to predict a voltage or current at ANY spot in a circuit, and be sure the circuit is efficient vs. the laws of electricity and electronics. LINEAR circuits can use techniques like complex numbers, substitution, simplification, etc., but NON LINEAR means you're getting into the most advanced math on the planet: Fourier transforms, matrix calculus, linear algebra, tensors, systems of inequality equations, and much more. Even a single semiconductor (eg. pn diode) makes the circuit nonlinear, as do time varying components, oscillators, etc., so-- tough subject. That means that most Engineering, academic texts are out of the reach of many undergrads unless they got through linear algebra. LaPlace transforms, graph theory, wavelets, etc. are all ADVANCED topics. So, you get an electronics text instead, learn the basics, but really miss out on WHY the circuits are doing what they are doing. This is where this book shines! The author does an AMAZING job of covering real analysis without resorting to calculus hardly at all-- making the book PERFECT for hobbyists, self study, and electronics "techs." In fact, he covers a LOT of basic electronics too-- you can really start with NO knowledge of the difference between a capacitor and resistor, and progress all the way through 555's, transistors, op-amps and all the rest! I review books for library purchasers and out of the 25 top electronics and analysis texts, I'd rate this #1 for self study/ beginners, in BOTH electronics and circuit analysis! Then, if you want to go farther, go ahead and explore the linear algebra/ Fourier etc. calculus based texts. I mean, even a charge moving past a point at time=t is a derivative, so this author does the almost impossible by not getting into integrals by page two! The truth is, a lot of real engineers (like me) use rules of thumb and shortcuts much more than we use dynamic systems of differential equations all day to check our designs! PSpice to the rescue-- and there is a LOT here! For reference, I AM a circuit analyst at payroy dot com who evaluates circuits for uniqueness as well as ideal function, and still find this text outstanding for simplifying explanations without dumbing them down. After all, the truth is, we engineers SOLVE circuit analysis problems BY simplifying them-- making complex circuits simpler with analogies, piecewise linearization of non linears, nodal and mesh analysis, etc.! Work smarter, not harder. Library Picks reviews only for the benefit of Amazon shoppers and has nothing to do with Amazon, the authors, manufacturers or publishers of the items we review. We always buy the items we review for the sake of objectivity, and although we search for gems, are not shy about trashing an item if it's a waste of time or money for Amazon shoppers. If the reviewer identifies herself, her job or her field, it is only as a point of reference to help you gauge the background and any biases.

I studied electric circuit with another text book in 1995. I decided to go back to school and had to buy this text book for my class. so I have two books now. (one for the old school and this) I went over the subject for almost 1 month and compared two of them. I can say easily how this book is good. Thank god that I can study electric circuit with this again. I wonder why my professor did not pick this textbook in 1995. I am sure the professor must had some connection with the publisher of crappy book.

Remember, Electronics is almost 100% math. I consider this book "Electronics Math" instead of electronics. It's very in-depth regarding mostly all the math required for electronics engineering and analysis. Very informative and it's laid out pretty well. It's one of the only math/electronics books that I can actually sit down and read... and actually LEARN something. Great for people who like me who despise reading and have no attention span whatsoever. I have found multiple mistakes/typos. Usually isn't anything imperative, but still annoying. It seems like books should be proofread before publishing, especially since we have to mortgage our lives to buy them.

It is long time I graduated from school. I got this book to review the material and basically go through it for pleasure. It provides a solid foundation for the subject. I have over twenty different books for electric circuit analysis. This is one of the few that I found to be great book. It is good for self study and teaches the basics very clearly. If I have to teach a class for this subject, I would definitely choose this book. It is worth every penny spent on it. If you want to learn electric circuits, this is THE book.

I needed this book for a class / the FE. Back when Civil FE still had some basic electrical questions in it. I took my FE in 2012. I was told that the more recent FE did away with the electrical questions for non-electrical disciplines: civil, chemical, etc. The text was easy to read and comprehend, maybe in part my professor did a good job explaining the materials, but I felt that I learned quite a bit of side information from the readings. Professors have neither the time nor energy to cover everything. If you are the self-taught type, this book might be perfect for you. As the headline states, I am not an electrical engineer so I am not quite sure how the book measure up against other electrical textbooks.

I can't believe how many typos and wrong answers there are in this book, but it is still full of valuable information.

It is a great study book for beginners in Electrical Engineering. However, experienced professional Electrical Engineers will find excellent when refreshing their mind on the fundamental principles. I used the Seventh Edition when I was in school. I love the down-to-earth explanation of the electrical theories. On seeing this latest edition, I quickly ordered it. I recommend it for both beginners and experienced Electrical Engineers.

When i picked this book up i knew nothing however this book is very straightforward and easy to understand. Although it is pricey it is well worth it. I would both suggest this to someone else and also buy it again

Fat book with full of energy.. i.e basic + modernate level... Advance circuit theory is not the part of this book like Laplace, Fourier, Two port,... But this book guarantee you that u will clear the concept of every topic..

Excellent

Recommend

It's an overpriced textbook that I was foolish enough to spend money on. Save your money and pirate it online since the publishers just scramble the practice questions every edition and nothing else.

Best book for electrical engineering. Very good explanation and step by step method. 10/10