Build problem-solving skills for the real world Revised with even more effective learning features, Dorf and Svoboda's Seventh Edition of Introduction to Electric Circuits introduces students to circuit analysis, and helps build strong problem-solving skills in a framework that is both engaging and accessible. Known for its practical emphasis on design, solid examples, and real-world problems, the text introduces students to the kinds of problems that electrical and computer engineers face in contemporary practice.
Interactive exercises and examples provide a rich learning environment The book's website (www.wiley.com/college/dorf) provides resources to help students build confidence, and apply and learn the steps necessary to successfully complete homework problems. * Interactive Examples show how to solve similar problems step-by-step. * Interactive Exercises offer endless practice with immediate feedback. * Interactive LearningWare helps students visualize difficult topics.
Also available PSpice for Linear Circuits, 2E James A. Svoboda, Clarkson University 0-471-78146-0, Paper, (c)2007
This introduction provides step-by-step instructions for using PSpice and Orcad Capture to analyze ac and dc circuits, circuits in the time domain to determine the complete response, and circuits in the frequency domain to determine the frequency response.
I completed this textbook after taking two circuits classes. I found this textbook was generally good—it covered most topics that are likely to be encountered in introductory circuits courses and some additional material. The problems were good and there were plenty of them to practice on, albeit a few with mistakes. The explanations were generally decent, but mostly non-rigorous; engineering students rejoice, physics students despair.