Steady State Circuits

Definition

Steady state circuits are electrical circuits where all voltages and currents have reached constant values with time. In these circuits, there are no transients or changes occurring over time.

Analogy

Imagine driving on a highway at a constant speed without any traffic lights or obstacles. In this scenario, your car would be in steady state motion because your speed remains constant without any changes.

Related terms

Capacitance: Capacitance refers to an object's ability to store electrical energy in an electric field. It determines how much charge can be stored per unit voltage.

Inductance: Inductance measures an object's ability to generate electromotive force (EMF) when subjected to changing magnetic fields. It opposes changes in current flow.

Time Constant: The time constant of a circuit is the time it takes for the voltage or current to change approximately 63.2% of its final value in response to a sudden change.