what are the mean linear component and nun linear component?
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what are the mean linear component and nun linear component?
linear component, one where if you double the input (applied voltage) the output (current) also doubles:
examples: resistors, capacitors and inductors
non-linear component, where the output is not so simply related to the input:
examples diodes, transistors, LEDs, MOSFETs
I can see why the Wikipedai article might confuse, but here's a link to it anyway.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_circuit#Linear_and_nonlinear_components
MK
A linear component is where the output has a constant relationship to the input, i.e. resistors. Other components like transistors zener diodes, and diodes are non-linear because thee voltage has to hit a threshold before they start to conduct, typically 0.7 volts on a transistor 3v on an LED, and the rated voltage on a Zener Diode.
Capacitors and Inductors and transformers are non-linear as their output varies against time and frequency, so strictly speaking they are non linear, though over a small operating range they may be linear enough to be considers as such.
Sorry Tekmaker, this is just wrong.
"Capacitors and Inductors and transformers are non-linear as their output varies against time and frequency, so strictly speaking they are non linear, though over a small operating range they may be linear enough to be considers as such."
Capacitors and Inductors are linear components.
Do some web searching for confirmation, this will get you started:
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/power_electronics/power_electronics_linear_circuit_elements.htm
https://www.linquip.com/blog/what-is-linear-circuit/
MK
On mobile so cannot write much but this also states it as you say (from the book Electrical Network Theory) on pages 39-40 here: https://archive.org/details/electricalnetwor0000bala/mode/1up?view=theater
Oh well, I am man enough to admit when I am wrong. I haven't done electronics professionally for over 20 years, but did it since leaving school
Don't worry about it - I've made worse mistakes.
MK