How to Use the Thevenin Equivalent Calculator

Step 1: Enter the Thevenin Voltage (Vth) in the first input field. This value represents the open-circuit voltage of your equivalent circuit and should be entered in volts.

Step 2: Input the Thevenin Resistance (Rth) in the second field. This is the equivalent resistance of your circuit when all independent sources are turned off and replaced by their internal resistances. Enter this value in ohms.

Step 3: (Optional) If you want to analyze the circuit behavior under load, enter the Load Resistance (RL) in the third input field. This represents the resistance of the load connected to your Thevenin equivalent circuit.

Step 4: Click the “Calculate” button to process your inputs. The calculator will then compute the Thevenin equivalent circuit parameters and, if a load resistance was provided, additional load-related calculations.

Step 5: Review the results displayed in the output section. You’ll see the Thevenin Equivalent Voltage and Resistance, and if you entered a load resistance, you’ll also see calculations for short circuit current, open circuit voltage, load current, load voltage, and power delivered to the load.

Step 6: Read the explanation provided below the results to understand what these values mean and how they relate to your circuit analysis.

By following these steps, you can effectively use the Thevenin Equivalent Calculator to simplify complex circuits, analyze load effects, and gain valuable insights into circuit behavior. This tool is invaluable for students learning circuit theory, engineers designing electrical systems, and anyone working with linear electrical networks.