Norton Current Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Norton Current is:

\[ I_n = \frac{V_t}{R_t} \]

Where:

\(I_n\) is the Norton Current (amps)
\(V_t\) is the Thevenin voltage (volts)
\(R_t\) is the Thevenin resistance (ohms)

What is Norton Current?

The Norton Current is the equivalent current source in a Norton equivalent circuit, which is used to simplify complex circuits. It is calculated by dividing the Thevenin voltage by the Thevenin resistance.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Thevenin Voltage (V_t) = 12 volts
Thevenin Resistance (R_t) = 4 ohms

Using the formula:

\[ I_n = \frac{12}{4} = 3 \text{ amps} \]

The Norton Current is 3 amps.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Thevenin Voltage (V_t) = 24 volts
Thevenin Resistance (R_t) = 8 ohms

Using the formula:

\[ I_n = \frac{24}{8} = 3 \text{ amps} \]

The Norton Current is 3 amps.