Let us find the general form of the solution for B1 and B2 in terms of the initial conditions when the circuit is unforced.
Then at t=0 we have The derivative of vn is
at t=0 we obtain
Recall that we found earlier that Eq. 9.4-10 provides dv(0)/dt for the parallel RLC circuit as
Therefore, we use Eqs. 9.6-6 and 9.6-7
n(0) 1
v = B
( ) ( )
n
2 1 cos 1 2 sin
t
d d d d
dv e B B t B B t
dt
α ω α ω ω α ω
= − − − +
n
2 1
(0)
d
dv B B
dt =ω −α
(0) (0) (0)
dv v i
dt = − RC − C (9.6-7)
2 1
(0) (0)
d
v i
B B
RC C
ω =α − − (9.6-8)
Example 9.6-1
Natural Response of an Underdamped Second-Order Circuit Consider the parallel RLC circuit when R=25/3Ω, L=0.1H, C=1mF, v(0)=10V, and i(0)=-0.6A. Find the natural response vn(t) for t>0
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Solution
First, we determine and to determine the form of the response.
Consequently we obtain
Therefore, and the natural response is underdamped. The damped resonant frequency is
Hence, the characteristic roots are
and
Consequently, the natural response is obtained as
1/(2RC) 60
α = = ω02 =1/(LC) 10= 4 α2 ω02
and
2 2
ω0 >α
(
2 2) (
1/ 2 4 3)
1/ 2d 0 10 3.6 10 80 rad/s
ω = ω α− = − × =
1
2
60 80
d
d
s j j
s j
α ω
α ω
= − + = − +
= − −
60 60
n( ) 1 t cos80 2 t sin 80 v t = B e− t + B e− t
Solution
Since v(0)=10, we have
We can use Eq. 9.7-8 to obtain
Therefore, the natural response is
A sketch of this response is shown in Figure 9.6-1.
60
n( ) 10 t cos80 V
v t = e− t
1 (0) 10 B =v =
2 1
3
(0) (0)
60 10 10 0.6
80 80 25 / 3000 80 10 7.5 15.0 7.5 0
d d d
v i
B B
RC C
α
ω ω ω
−
= − −
× −
= − −
× ×
= − + =
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Natural Response of an Underdamped Unforced Parallel RLC Circuit
The period of the oscillation is the time interval, denoted as Td. expressed as
However, the natural response of an underdamped circuit is not a pure oscillatory response. Thus we may approximate Td by the period
between the first and third zero crossings, as shown in Figure 9.6-1.
The frequency in hertz is
The period of the oscillation of the circuit of example 9.6-1 is 2 s
d
d
T
π
=
ω
1 Hz
d
d
f = T
2 79 ms
d 80
T = π =
Forced Response of an RLC Circuit
The forced response of an RLC circuit described by a second-order differential equation must satisfy the differential equation and no
arbitrary constants. The response to a forcing function will often be of the same form as the forcing function.
We consider the differential equation for the second-order circuit as
The forced response xf must satisfy Eq. 9.7-1.
If the forcing function is a constant, we expect the forced response also to be a constant since the derivatives of a constant are zero.
If the forcing function is of the form , we expect
2
2 d x2 1 dx 0 ( )
a a a x f t
dt + dt + =
2
f f
2 d x2 1 dx 0 f ( )
a a a x f t
dt + dt + =
( ) at f t = Be−
f
x = De
−at(9.7-1)
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Forced Response of an RLC Circuit
If the forcing function is a sinusoidal function, we can expect the forced response to b a sinusoidal function. If , we will try
Table 9.7-1 summarizes selected forcing functions and their associated assumed solutions.
( ) sin 0
f t = A ω t
f
sin
0cos
0sin(
0)
x = M ω t + N ω t = Q ω t + θ
Forcing Function Assumed solution
K A
Kt At + B
Kt2 At2 + Bt + C
K sin ωt A sin ωt + B cos ωt
Ke-at Ae-at
Example 9.7-1
Forced Response to an Exponential Input Find the forced response for the inductor current if for the parallel RCL circuit shown in Figure 9.7-1 when is=8e-2tA. Let R=6Ω, L=7H, and C=1/42F.
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Solution
The source current is applied at t=0 as indicated by the unit step function u(t).
The KCL equation at the upper node is
We wish to obtain the second-order differential equation in terms of i.
Substituting the component values and the source is, we obtain
S
v dv
i C i
R dt
+ + =
2
and 2
di dv d i
v L L
dt dt dt
= =
2 2
1 1 1
S
d i di
i i
dt + RC dt + LC = LC
2
2
2 7 6 48 t
d i di
i e
dt dt
+ + = −
Solution
We wish to obtain the forced response, so we assume that the response will be
where B is to be determined. Substituting the assumed solution into the differential equation, we have
or
Therefore, B=-12 and
2 f
i = Be
− t2 2 2 2
4Be− t + −7( 2Be− t) 6+ Be− t = 48e− t
2 2
(4 14 6)− + Be− t = 48e− t
2
f 12 t
i = − e−
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Example 9.7-2
Forced Response to a Constant Input Find the forced response if of the circuit of Example 9.7-1 when is=I0, where I0 is a constant.
Solution
Since the source is a constant applied at t=0, we expect the forced response to be a constant also.
As a 1st method, we will use the differential equation to find the forced response.
2nd method, we will demonstrate the alternative method that uses the steady-state behavior of the circuit to find if.
The differential equation with the constant source is obtained,
Again, we assume that the forced response is if=D, a constant,. Since the first and second derivatives of the assumed forced response are zero. We have
or
Therefore,
2 0 2
6 6
7 i I
dt di dt
i
d + + =
6D=6I0 D=I0
if=I0
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Solution
Another approach is to determine the steady-state response if of the circuit of Figure 9.7-1 by drawing the steady-state circuit model.
if=I0
Fig 9.7-1 Fig 9.7-2
Forced Response of an RLC Circuit
Again, consider the circuit of Example 9.7-1 and 9.7-2 (Figure 9.7-1) when the differential equation is
The characteristic equation of the current is or
Thus, the natural response is
2
2 7 6 6 S
d i di
i i dt + dt + =
2 7 6 0
( 1)( 6) 0
s s
s s
+ + =
+ + =
6
n 1 2
t t
i = A e− + A e−
(9.7-9)
(9.7-10)
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Forced Response of an RLC Circuit
Consider the special case where .
Then we at first expect the forced response to be
However, the forced response and one component of the natural response would then both have the form .
Let’s try substituting Eq. 9.7-11 into the differential equation (9.7-9). We then obtain
or
which is an impossible solution. Therefore, we need another form of the forced response when one of the natural response terms has the same form as the forcing function.
6
S 3 t
i = e−
6 f
i = Be
− tDe
−6t(9.7-11)
6 6 6 6
6
36 42 6 18
0 18
t t t t
t
Be Be Be e
e
− − − −
−
− + ≠
=
Forced Response of an RLC Circuit
Let us try the forced response
Then, substituting Eq. 9.7-12 into Eq. 9.7-9, we have
where . We have
In general, if the forcing function is of the same form as one of the components of the natural response, xn1, we will use
where the integer p is selected so that the xf is not duplicated in the natural response. Use the lowest power, p, of t that is not duplicated in the natural response.
( 6 6 36 ) 7 ( 6 ) 6 18 B − −g g + tg + B g − tg + Btg = g
6 f
i = Bte
− t( ) 6t
g = g t =e−
6 f
18 18
and
5 5
B = − i = − te− t
f n1
x = t x
p(9.7-12)
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