paralleelühendused

Paralleelühendused, in electronics, refer to a configuration where components are connected across the same two points in a circuit. This means that the voltage across each component in a parallel connection is the same. When resistors are connected in parallel, the reciprocal of the total resistance is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of each individual resistance. This results in a total resistance that is always less than the smallest individual resistance. For capacitors, connecting them in parallel increases the total capacitance. The total capacitance is the sum of the individual capacitances. In a parallel circuit, current from the source splits among the branches, with each branch receiving a portion of the total current. The sum of the currents through each branch equals the total current supplied by the source. This type of connection is common in household wiring, where appliances are connected in parallel to receive the full mains voltage. It also finds application in battery packs to increase the current capacity while maintaining the same voltage. Understanding parallel connections is fundamental to analyzing and designing electrical circuits.