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LECTURE 7 SECOND-ORDER
CIRCUITS
Prepared by:
Figure 1
Then substitute the equation for the inductor voltage
[2]
[3]
Second-Order Circuits: Differential Equations
Now consider the series RLC circuit shown. Use the direct
method to obtain the second-order differential equation.
[4]
or
Figure 2
[5]
[7]
Second-Order Circuits: Differential Equations
[8]
Figure 3.
Use R = 1 , L1 = 1 H, and
For mesh 2, L2 = 2 H.
[9]
Then we have
and [10-11]
Second-Order Circuits: Differential Equations
Example 1
Replacing d/dt by s, Solving for i2,
[12]
[13]
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Second-Order Circuits: Differential Equations
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Second-Order Circuits: Natural Response
A 2nd-order differential equation has the
form:
[14]
[18]
Characteristic equation
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Natural Response: Parallel RLC Circuits
Consider the shown circuit
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[20]
Natural Response: Parallel RLC Circuits
Using the operator s, we obtain the characteristic equation
[21]
[22]
Where = = ()
or Neper frequency
Natural Response: Parallel RLC Circuits
The damped resonant frequency, , is defined to be
[25]
4. Substitute the values for s1, s2, A1, and A2 into Eq. 23 to
determine the expression for v(t) for 0.
Natural Response: Parallel RLC Circuits
Example 4. For the circuit given, vc(0+) = 12 V, and iL(0+) = 30
mA.
a) Find the initial current in each branch of the circuit.
b) Find the initial value of dv/dt.
c) Find the expression for v(t).
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Natural Response: Parallel RLC Circuits
The Underdamped Voltage Response ( > )
When 2 < 0 2 , roots of the characteristic equation are
complex, the response is underdamped. The solution for
the voltage is of the form
[26]
where
Natural Response: Parallel RLC Circuits
Summary of the process for finding the underdamped
response, v(t), as follows
1. Find the roots of the characteristic equation, s1 and s2,
using the values of R, L, and C.
2. Find v(0+) and dv(0+)/dt using circuit analysis.
3. Find the values of B1 and B2 by solving Eqs. 27 and 28
simultaneously:
[27]
[28]
4. Substitute the values for s1, s2, B1, and B2 into Eq. 26 to
determine the expression for v(t) for 0.
Natural Response: Parallel RLC Circuits
Example 5. For the circuit given, vc(0+) = 0 V, and
iL(0+) = -12.25 mA.
a) Find the initial current in each branch of the circuit.
b) Find the initial value of dv/dt.
c) Find the expression for v(t).
Ans.
Natural Response: Parallel RLC Circuits
The Critically Damped Voltage Response ( = )
When 2 = 0 2 , the parallel RLC circuit is said to be
critically damped. The solution for the voltage is of the
form
[29]
[31]
4. Substitute the values for s1, s2, D1, and D2 into Eq. 29 to
determine the expression for v(t) for 0.
Natural Response: Parallel RLC Circuits
Example 6. For the circuit given, vc(0+) = 0 V, and
iL(0+) = -12.25 mA.
a) Find the value of R that results in a critically damped
voltage response..
b) Calculate v(t) for t > 0.
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Natural Response: Series RLC Circuits
Consider the shown circuit
[32]
[33]
Natural Response: Series RLC Circuits
Using the operator s, we obtain the characteristic equation
[34]
[35]
Where = = ()
or Neper frequency
Natural Response: Series RLC Circuits
The damped resonant frequency, , is defined to be
[36]
[37]
3. For underdamped,
[38]
Natural Response: Series RLC Circuits
Example 7. The 0.1 uF capacitor in the circuit shown is
charged to 100 V. At t = 0, the capacitor is discharged through
a series combination of a 100 mH inductor and a 560 ohm
resistor.
a) Find i(t) for t > 0.
b) Find vc(t) for t > 0.
(a) Ans.
(b)
Forced Response: RLC Circuits
The forced response of an RLC circuit will often be of the
same form as the forcing function.
= + [39]
4. Find
i. Find the total response, x(t) = xn + xf .
ii. Use the two initial conditions to solve for the two
unknowns in the total response.
Natural Response: Series RLC Circuits
Example 8. The initial energy stored in the circuit is zero. At t =
0, a dc current source of 24 mA is applied to the circuit. The
value of the resistor is 400 .
a) What is the initial value of iL?
b) What is the initial value of diL/dt?
c) What are the roots of the characteristic equation?
d) What is the numerical expression for iL(t) when t 0?
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Natural Response: Series RLC Circuits
Example 9. The initial energy stored in the circuit is zero. At t =
0, a dc current source of 24 mA is applied to the circuit. The
value of the resistor is 625 .
a) Find iL(t) for t 0?
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Natural Response: Series RLC Circuits
Example 9. The switch in the circuit shown has been in
position a for a long time. At t = 0, it moves to position b. Find
(a) i(0+); (b) vc(0+); (c) di(0+)/dt; (d) s1, s2; and (e) i(t) for t 0; (f)
vc(t) for t 0?
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