Sweep-Frequency Generator The working of a sweep-frequency generator is explained in the article below. The working and block diagram of an electronically tuned sweep frequency generator and its…
Signal Generators In this article, the detailed explanation of a signal generator is given. The principles of signal modulation, the block diagram of an AM signal generator and…
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In this article, the working of a negative resistance oscillator is explained along with its types-dynatron and tunnel diode oscillator. The tunnel diode oscillator characteristics and circuit is…
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Wein Bridge Oscillator is one of the mosttypesular type of oscillators used in audio and sub-audio frequency ranges (20 – 20 kHz). This type of oscillator is simple…
RC Phase shift oscillator. RC phase shift oscillator or simply RC oscillator is a type of oscillator where a simple RC network (resistor-capacitor) network is used for giving…
What is a FET Phase Shift Oscillator? A phase shift oscillator is a circuit that produces sign waves. The output is fed back to the input which changes…
An introduction to Audio Oscillators also known as RC Oscillators So far, we have considered the oscillators which use L-C tuned circuit that causes a phase shift of…
In crystal oscillators, the usual electrical resonant circuit is replaced by a mechanically vibrating crystal. The crystal (usually quartz) has a high degree of stability in holding constant…
Hartley oscillator circuit. Hartley oscillator was invented in 1915 by the american engineer Ralph Hartley while he was working for the Western Electric company. The original design was…
The Clapp oscillator shown in figure. is a refinement of the Colpitt’s oscillator. The single inductor found in the Colpitt’s oscillator is replaced by a series L-C…
Colpitts Oscillator An oscillator is used to produce electronic signal with oscillating periods. Eg: Sine wave, square wave etc.. Oscillators are broadly classified into two – linear oscillators…
Tuned base oscillator. Tune base oscillator is another type of transistor based LC oscillator where the tuned circuit (tank circuit) is placed between the base and ground of…
Tuned collector oscillator. Tuned collector oscillation is a type of transistor LC oscillator where the tuned circuit (tank) consists of a transformer and a capacitor is connected in…
LC oscillators. LC oscillator is a type of oscillator where a LC (inductor-capacitor) tank circuit is used for giving the required positive feedback for sustaining the oscillations. The…
Essentials of Transistor Oscillators An oscillator must have the following three elements Oscillatory circuit or element. Amplifier. Feedback network. The oscillatory circuit or element, also called the tank…
How an oscillator operates ? Related Articles BASIC OSCILLATORY CIRCUITS TRANSISTOR PHASE SHIFT OSCILLATOR NEGATIVE RESISTANCE OSCILLATORS HARTLEY OSCILLATOR To know the basics of oscillators, its frequency stability,…
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This article has two sections: One discusses criteria for selecting an oscillator while other one discusses various types of oscillations. 1. Selection of an Oscillator 2. Types of…
Introduction to Oscillators An oscillator is the basic element of all ac signal sources. It generates a sinusoidal signal of known frequency and amplitude. An oscillator is one…
Description. A simple sawtooth wave generator circuit for generating a saw tooth wave form using a NE555 IC is given below. The frequency of the wave form can…