Norton's theorem

English

By Norton's theorem, the circuit between A and B can be represented as a single resistor and current source in parallel.

Etymology

Derived by American engineer Edward Lawry Norton in 1926; however, it was independently derived on the same year by German physicist Hans Ferdinand Mayer (hence the alternative name Mayer-Norton theorem).

Proper noun

Norton's theorem

1. (electronics) A theorem which states that any electric circuit between two terminals containing only resistors, voltage sources, and current sources can be equivalently replaced with a single current source and resistor in parallel.

   Synonym: Mayer-Norton theorem