Circuit and Network, Third Semester Diploma Exam, MSBTE

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Course Title: Circuits & Networks

Course Code: 313325
Semester: Third
Applicable Programmes:

• Digital Electronics (DE)

• Electronics & Tele-communication Engineering (EJ)

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EK)

• Electronics & Communication Engineering (ET)

• Electronics Engineering (EX)

• Industrial Electronics (IE)

Affiliation: Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of electric circuits and network analysis, which are essential for understanding and designing electronic and communication systems. Aimed at diploma students in electronics and electrical-related programs, it bridges theoretical knowledge with practical circuit behavior in both DC and AC domains.

Students will explore basic electrical laws, circuit theorems, and the methods of analyzing linear electrical networks. The curriculum covers mesh and nodal analysis, transient and steady-state behavior of RLC circuits, and frequency response characteristics. Advanced topics such as resonance, two-port networks, and network theorems (Thevenin, Norton, Superposition) are also integrated to provide a holistic understanding.

Hands-on experiments and simulation-based labs reinforce the application of theoretical principles in real-world scenarios, preparing students for future coursework in electronics, communication systems, and instrumentation.

Course Objectives:

• To introduce basic concepts and laws of electrical circuits and networks.

• To develop analytical skills using network theorems and circuit laws.

• To understand transient and steady-state response in RLC circuits.

• To analyze two-port networks and assess system behavior using parameters.

• To provide hands-on experience with circuit simulation and testing tools.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Apply Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, and other circuit laws to solve electrical networks.

• Analyze and design both DC and AC circuits using mesh and nodal methods.

• Apply network theorems to simplify and analyze complex circuits.

• Understand resonance and calculate resonance conditions in RLC circuits.

• Analyze the behavior of two-port networks in communication and signal systems.

• Use simulation tools and measuring instruments to test and verify circuit performance.