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EC 101

Basic Electrical Engineering

BTech IT Semester 2 · BR Ambedkar Engineering College Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam

Fundamentals of electrical circuits, DC and AC analysis, and basic electrical machines.

This Basic Electrical Engineering syllabus is mapped to the BTech Information Technology (BTech IT) curriculum followed at BR Ambedkar Engineering College Visakhapatnam (BAECV), a private institution in Visakhapatnam, accredited by AICTE & UGC. Students at BAECV can use the unit-wise topics, PYQs and exam tips below to prepare for their Semester 2 EC 101 examination.

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2
Units
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8
Topics
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Credits
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60h
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100
Max marks
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Overview
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Why it matters
Every electronic device, every IoT sensor, every robot runs on electrical principles. Understanding circuits is fundamental to hardware design, embedded systems, and electronics.
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Placement relevance
Essential for core electronics companies (Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments). For CS students doing embedded systems, robotics, or IoT roles. GATE EE/EC has high weightage.
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Prerequisites for
Digital Electronics · Microprocessors · Embedded Systems · Control Systems · Power Electronics · VLSI Design
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Recommended books
Basic Electrical Engineering by D.C. Kulshreshtha · Fundamentals of Electric Circuits by Alexander and Sadiku · Electrical Technology by B.L. Theraja
Curriculum — 2 Units
U1
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DC Circuits
Key Formulae
Ohm's Law:V = IR (Voltage = Current × Resistance)
Power:P = VI = I²R = V²/R
KCL:Σ Currents entering node = Σ Currents leaving node
KVL:Σ Voltage drops around closed loop = 0
Ohm's Law
KCL & KVL
Network Theorems
Resistive Circuits
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AC Circuits
Key Formulae
AC Voltage:v(t) = Vm sin(ωt + φ); ω = 2πf
Impedance:Z = R + jX; X = XL - XC; XL = ωL, XC = 1/(ωC)
Power Factor:pf = cos φ = P / S; P = VI cos φ
AC Fundamentals
Phasors
Impedance
Power in AC Circuits
Previous Year Questions
Unit 12023 · End Semester10 marks
Using Thevenin's theorem, find the current through 6Ω resistor in the given circuit. Show equivalent circuit diagram.
Unit 22022 · End Semester8 marks
An AC series RLC circuit has R=10Ω, L=0.1H, C=100μF. Find resonant frequency, impedance at resonance, and quality factor.
Exam Strategy
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Draw circuit diagrams neatly
Every problem needs a circuit diagram. Label all components, currents, voltages. Clear diagram = easier grading = better marks. Use ruler for straight lines.
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Master network theorems
Thevenin, Norton, Superposition, Maximum Power Transfer — guaranteed 20-25 marks. Practice converting between Thevenin and Norton equivalents.
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Phasor diagrams for AC
AC problems MUST have phasor diagrams showing voltage-current relationships. Draw to scale if possible. Shows you understand phase relationships.
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