Norton Equivalent

A Norton Equivalent is a way to simplify complex electrical circuits by replacing a part of the circuit with a simple equivalent. It consists of a single current source in parallel with a single resistor. This simplified model accurately represents the behavior of that circuit portion from the perspective of the connected load. Engineers use Norton Equivalents to make analyzing and solving circuits easier, especially when considering how different parts interact. Essentially, it condenses a potentially complicated network into a straightforward, manageable form without changing the overall electrical properties seen from the connection point.