Working of Non-linear Components in Electrical Circuits
Non-linear Components are those, where V-I characteristics do not follows only one equation of straight line passing through origin for all the time. Non-linear Components do not follow Law of Homogeneity and Law of Superposition principle.
- Working of Non-linear Components include ,these Non-linear Components do not follow ohm’s law:
- Non-linear Components exhibits non linear relationship between input and output.
Ohm’s Law:
The potential difference in volts V, across the terminals of a given metallic wire in an electric circuit is directly proportional to the current flowing I through it, given its temperature remains the same.
- This is known as Ohm’s law. In other words, it can be written as: Potential difference across the ends ∝ Current
- In the below image, the plot between voltage across them and the current through them do not come out to be straight line.
- Elements or components which do not follow Ohm’s law are called Non-linear Components.
Non-linear Components
In electrical circuits, Non-linear Components are electronic devices that need an external power source to operate actively. Non-Linear Components are those that are changed with respect to the voltage and current. Elements that do not follow ohm’s law are called Non-linear Components. Non-linear Components do not follow superposition principle and homogeneity .They mainly manipulate, amplify, switch or control the flow of electric current or voltage in a circuit. Non-linear Components – like diodes , transistors, integrated circuits (ICs), and sensors require power to do their job.
A circuit is an interconnection of components. These components are capable of performing active functions like amplification, rectification and switching they are called as Non-linear Components. In this article, we will learn about the role of Non-linear Components – in Electrical Circuits, their properties, types, working, advantages, disadvantages, and applications of Non-linear Components.
Table of Content
- Non-linear Components
- Properties
- Working
- Types
- Diodes
- Transistors
- Integrated Circuits (ICs)
- Linear Circuit Vs Non Linear Circuit
- Advantages and Disadvantages