Talk:Circuit Theory/Circuit Basics

Deleted Node Wiring Diagram
Circuit theory and analysis is associated with design. Design is calculating circuit component values and the circuit logic. Circuit layout is something learned after circuit logic. Circuit layout is usually a 300 or 400 level course.

Most drawings in this first class are 2 dimensions. The goal of the instructor and students is to draw 2D circuits without lines crossing each other. Communicating clearly the function of the circuit demands this. Complex drawings lead to complex prototype builds. 1sfoerster (discuss • contribs) 19:47, 13 May 2012 (UTC)

Dependent Source Deletion
Dependent sources are used for modeling transistors. Transistors are either introduced along with switches, resistors and diodes as examples of non-linear devices. Otherwise dependent sources are introduced after understanding the ideal definition of a voltage and current source. Bring them up in a discussion of active devices doesn't fit any tradition. 1sfoerster (discuss • contribs) 23:59, 13 May 2012 (UTC)

Superposition Concept Deletion
The superposition theorem is usually introduced after Kirchoff's but before node and mesh. The deleted section here was associated with "turning off" supplies and vaguely connected to dependent sources. None of this stuff is basic. 1sfoerster (discuss • contribs) 01:20, 14 May 2012 (UTC)

Deleted Op Amps, Unit Step Function and Transducers
This is a page described as "Circuit Basics". None of these topics are circuit basics. The source warnings were covered when discussing shorts for the first time. 1sfoerster (discuss • contribs) 01:24, 14 May 2012 (UTC)