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    Unit Network Theorems Week 13&14: November 3-13

    Norton’s Theorem

    Norton’s Theorem allows us to replace a complicated circuit with a simple


    equivalent circuit containing only a current source and a parallel connected resistor.
    This theorem is very important from both theoretical and practical viewpoints.

    We can use the different principles and laws discussed in the previous
    chapter i.e. Current and Voltage Divider Principle, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s law, Nodal
    and Mesh analysis to determine the unknown voltage (open-circuit voltage) and
    resistance (equivalent).

    Basic Steps Used in Norton’s

    Let us consider a simple DC circuit as shown in the figure below, where we


    have to find the load current IL by the Norton’s theorem.

    1. Replace the load resistor by a short circuit where the unknown current IL is
    located.

    2. Calculate / measure the short circuit current (𝒊𝑺𝑪 = 𝒊𝑵 )

    3. Open current sources and short voltage sources.

    4. Calculate/measure the Open Circuit Resistance same as with the Thevenin’s


    theorem. This is the Norton’s Resistance (RTH / RN / RAB).

    Republic of the Philippines Engr. Wenceslao D. Gavina 13


    Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges Associate Professor IV
    Nabua, Camarines Sur College of Engineering
    Unit Network Theorems Week 13&14: November 3-13
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    5. Now, redraw the circuit with measured short circuit current (𝒊𝑺𝑪 = 𝒊𝑵 ) in
    Step (2) and measured open circuit resistance (RN) in step (4) as a series
    resistance and connect the load resistor which we had removed in Step (1).

    This is the equivalent Norton circuit of that linear electric network or


    complex circuit which had to be simplified and analyzed by Norton’s
    Theorem.

    6. Now find the load current 𝑖 flowing through load resistor by using the current
    divider principle (CDP).

    Republic of the Philippines Engr. Wenceslao D. Gavina 14


    Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges Associate Professor IV
    Nabua, Camarines Sur College of Engineering

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