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Here’s a step-by-step Thevenin approach to find the open-circuit voltage V₀ (which equals V_Th):
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Label nodes:
- Let the bottom rail be 0 V (ground).
- Call the central top node “Node 1” (voltage V₁).
- Call the left top node “Node 2” (voltage V₂).
- The output node (top right) is “Node 3” ⇒ V₀ = V₃.
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Write nodal equation at the supernode containing Node 1 and Node 3 (because of the 3 V source between them):
• The 2 mA source injects into Node 1 from ground.
• Resistive currents leave the supernode via:
– the 2 kΩ branch to Node 2
– the 6 kΩ branch to ground (at Node 3)
⇒ KCL:
(V₁−V₂)/2k + V₃/6k = 2 mA -
The 3 V source gives a voltage constraint:
V₃ − V₁ = +3 V
⇒ V₃ = V₁ + 3 -
Write nodal equation at Node 2:
Node 2 is connected to ground through 1 kΩ and to Node 1 through 2 kΩ, so
V₂/1k + (V₂−V₁)/2k = 0
⇒ (1/1k + 1/2k)·V₂ = (1/2k)·V₁
⇒ V₂ = V₁/3 -
Substitute V₂ and V₃ into the supernode KCL:
(V₁−V₁/3)/2000 + (V₁+3)/6000 = 0.002
Simplify:
V₁/3000 + V₁/6000 + 0.0005 = 0.002
(1/3000+1/6000)=1/2000 ⇒ V₁/2000 = 0.0015 ⇒ V₁ = 3 V -
Then V₃ = V₁ + 3 V = 3 V + 3 V = 6 V
Therefore, the open-circuit Thevenin voltage V₀ = 6 V.
(Optional) If you also need R_Th:
– Zero the 2 mA source (open-circuit) and the 3 V source (short-circuit).
– The 1 kΩ and 2 kΩ form a 3 kΩ path to ground, in parallel with the 6 kΩ.
– R_Th = 3 kΩ ∥ 6 kΩ = 2 kΩ.
So the Thevenin equivalent seen by the load is 6 V in series with 2 kΩ.
Find V_0 using Thevenin theorem for the circuit shown below
Answer:
We are asked to find the output voltage V_0 across the terminals on the right side of the circuit using Thevenin’s theorem.
Table of Contents
- Understanding the Circuit
- Step 1: Remove the Load
- Step 2: Find Thevenin Equivalent Voltage V_{th}
- Step 3: Find Thevenin Equivalent Resistance R_{th}
- Step 4: Calculate V_0
- Summary Table
1. Understanding the Circuit
The circuit consists of:
- A 1 k$\Omega$ resistor in series with a 2 k$\Omega$ resistor.
- A 2 mA current source connected in parallel with the 2 k$\Omega$ resistor.
- A 3 V voltage source in series with a 6 k$\Omega$ resistor.
- The output voltage V_0 is measured across the terminals on the right side.
2. Step 1: Remove the Load
Since the output terminals are open (no load connected), the Thevenin equivalent voltage V_{th} is the open-circuit voltage at these terminals.
3. Step 2: Find Thevenin Equivalent Voltage V_{th}
We want to find the voltage across the output terminals with the load removed.
Step 2.1: Simplify the circuit
- The 3 V source and 6 k$\Omega$ resistor are in series.
- The 1 k$\Omega$ and 2 k$\Omega$ resistors are in series.
- The 2 mA current source is connected between the node between 1 k$\Omega$ and 2 k$\Omega$ and ground.
Step 2.2: Assign node voltages
Let’s define the node at the junction between the 1 k$\Omega$ and 2 k$\Omega$ resistors as node A.
Let the node at the positive terminal of the 3 V source be node B.
The output voltage V_0 is the voltage at node B relative to ground.
Step 2.3: Write node equations
- Current source injects 2 mA into node A.
- The voltage at node B is V_B = V_0.
- The voltage at node A is V_A.
Step 2.4: Express currents
- Current through 1 k$\Omega$ resistor from ground to node A:
I_{1k} = \frac{V_A - 0}{1k\Omega} = \frac{V_A}{1000}
- Current through 2 k$\Omega$ resistor from node A to node B:
I_{2k} = \frac{V_A - V_B}{2000}
- Current through 6 k$\Omega$ resistor from node B to ground through the 3 V source:
The 3 V source is in series with the 6 k$\Omega$ resistor. The voltage at the node after the 3 V source is V_B.
The other terminal of the 3 V source is connected to ground.
So the voltage across the 6 k$\Omega$ resistor is V_B - 3V.
Current through 6 k$\Omega$ resistor:
I_{6k} = \frac{V_B - 3}{6000}
Step 2.5: Write KCL at node A
Sum of currents leaving node A:
I_{1k} + I_{2k} = 2 mA
Substitute:
\frac{V_A}{1000} + \frac{V_A - V_B}{2000} = 0.002
Multiply both sides by 2000 to clear denominators:
2 V_A + (V_A - V_B) = 4
Simplify:
3 V_A - V_B = 4 \quad (1)
Step 2.6: Write KCL at node B
Sum of currents leaving node B:
- Current from node B to node A through 2 k$\Omega$ resistor: I_{2k} = \frac{V_B - V_A}{2000}
- Current through 6 k$\Omega$ resistor: I_{6k} = \frac{V_B - 3}{6000}
Sum of currents leaving node B:
I_{2k} + I_{6k} = 0
Substitute:
\frac{V_B - V_A}{2000} + \frac{V_B - 3}{6000} = 0
Multiply both sides by 6000:
3 (V_B - V_A) + (V_B - 3) = 0
Simplify:
3 V_B - 3 V_A + V_B - 3 = 0
4 V_B - 3 V_A = 3 \quad (2)
Step 2.7: Solve equations (1) and (2)
From (1):
3 V_A - V_B = 4 \Rightarrow V_B = 3 V_A - 4
Substitute into (2):
4 (3 V_A - 4) - 3 V_A = 3
12 V_A - 16 - 3 V_A = 3
9 V_A = 19
V_A = \frac{19}{9} \approx 2.111 \text{ V}
Then,
V_B = 3 \times 2.111 - 4 = 6.333 - 4 = 2.333 \text{ V}
Step 2.8: Thevenin voltage
The open-circuit voltage at the output terminals is:
V_{th} = V_B = 2.333 \text{ V}
4. Step 3: Find Thevenin Equivalent Resistance R_{th}
To find R_{th}, deactivate all independent sources:
- Replace voltage sources with short circuits.
- Replace current sources with open circuits.
Step 3.1: Deactivate sources
- The 3 V voltage source becomes a short circuit.
- The 2 mA current source becomes an open circuit.
Step 3.2: Redraw the circuit
- The 1 k$\Omega$ resistor in series with 2 k$\Omega$ resistor.
- The 6 k$\Omega$ resistor connected from the output node to ground (since 3 V source is shorted).
- The current source is open, so it is removed.
Step 3.3: Calculate R_{th}
- The 1 k$\Omega$ and 2 k$\Omega$ resistors are in series:
R_{12} = 1k + 2k = 3k\Omega
- This series combination is in parallel with the 6 k$\Omega$ resistor:
R_{th} = \left( \frac{1}{3k} + \frac{1}{6k} \right)^{-1} = \left( \frac{1}{3000} + \frac{1}{6000} \right)^{-1}
Calculate:
\frac{1}{3000} + \frac{1}{6000} = \frac{2}{6000} + \frac{1}{6000} = \frac{3}{6000} = \frac{1}{2000}
Therefore,
R_{th} = 2000 \Omega = 2 k\Omega
5. Step 4: Calculate V_0
Since the output terminals are open (no load), the output voltage V_0 is equal to the Thevenin voltage:
V_0 = V_{th} = 2.333 \text{ V}
Summary Table
| Step | Value / Expression | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Thevenin Voltage V_{th} | 2.333 V | Open-circuit voltage at output terminals |
| Thevenin Resistance R_{th} | 2 k\Omega | Equivalent resistance seen from output |
| Output Voltage V_0 | 2.333 V | Since no load, V_0 = V_{th} |
Final Answer:
The output voltage V_0 across the terminals is approximately:
\boxed{V_0 = 2.33 \text{ V}}
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