Multivalued characteristics in electronic circuits: A unifying approach

In this paper, we propose use of the multivalued operator theory to obtain a unifying approach to analysis of electronic circuits having "hysteresis-t ype" multivalued de characteristics, me also show how multivalued operator theory can be successfully applied in analysis of dynamic circuits (e.g., o scillators). The proposed approach, although relying on very involved mathe matics, enables formulation of very simple design and analysis formulae whi ch can be used in a straightforward manner by an engineer with even a very fragmentary mathematics background, several examples of analysis of driving -point and transfer characteristics are shown. Examples of dynamic circuits involving multivalued characteristics are also included.