This course introduces the students into the basics of electric circuits, the underlying physical phenomena and required mathematical methods.
Learning objective
Voltage, current and properties of basic elements of electric circuits, i.e. capacitors, resistors and inductors should be understood in relation to electric and magnetic fields. Furthermore, the students should be able to mathematically describe, analyze and finally design technical realizations of circuit elements. Students should also be familiar with the calculation of voltage and current distributions of DC circuits. The effect and the mathematical formulation of magnetic induction should be known for technical applications.
Content
Electrostatic field; Stationary electric current flow; Basic electric circuits; current conduction mechanisms; time variant electromagnetic field.
Lecture notes
Manfred Albach, Elekrotechnik ISBN 978-3-86894-398-6 (2020) and lecture notes
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
In examination block for
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 2016; Version 31.10.2017 (First Year Examination Block A) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 2017; Version 07.11.2024 (First Year Examination Block A)
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Written aids
Buch Albach "Elektrotechnik", Wörterbücher, Formelsammlung (max. 2 Seiten A4 = 1 Blatt) ALLES ohne Notizen zu Übungen und alten Klausuren.
Digital exam
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.