The ramp generator, an inexpensive alternative to commercial function generators, provides a more linear and repeatable output than conventional analog integrators. The circuit provides a triangle waveform in burst mode; in this case, two cycles of 10.24 ms each per input trigger pulse. IC4 is a dual monostable multivibrator (one shot) in which the A side is configured as a latch (see Multivibrator IC performs extra tasks, EDN, September6, 1984, p. 232).

Simple function generators normally provide sinusoidal, rectangular, and triangular waveforms, but seldom a sawtooth. Th

Many function generators are based on a rectangular waveform generator that consists of a Schmitt

Function generators often play a critical role in the design, testing, and operation of encoders, modulators, demodulators, and measurement instruments. Here`s an inexpensive way to build a bus-controlled sinewave oscillator that has downright low distortion. The circuit generates a sinusoidal output with typical second and third harmonics down fr

This basic VCO/waveform generator IC circuit includes a voltage follower loop (formed with IC1) and symmetry feedback loop (IC3) to eliminate an asymmetric duty cycle, which would cause distortion at low frequencies. Fig 2. The VCO used in this circuit incorporates two npn/pnp transistor pairs that buffer the control voltage entering at pin

60MHz Frequency Meter / Counter measures frequency from 10Hz to 60MHz with 10Hz resolution. It is extremely useful bench test equipment for testing and measuring frequency of oscillators, transmitters, radio receivers, function generators, crystals, etc. Counter provides exceptionally stable readings and has excellent input sensitivity thanks to o

A simple low end Audio Function Generator. I want to be able to use the Sine Wave output to test ADC resolution and as a base band signal for RF projects and having very Low Total-Harmonic-Distortion (THD) would be nice. So I`ve decided to build my own Function Generator. Most DIY Function Generators I found online start out with a Square Wave Oscillator

Operational amplifier based triangular wave form generator is simple circuit that is widely used in function generators. Here is the circuit for Triangular wave generator using 741 op amp. We know that the integrator output waveform will be triangular if the input to it is a square wave. It means that a triangular wave generator can be formed by s

A function generator is a signal source that has the capability of producing different types of waveforms as its output signal. The most common output waveforms are sine-waves, triangular waves, square waves, and sawtooth waves. The frequencies of such waveforms may be adjusted from a fraction of a hertz to several hundred kHz. Actually the fun

A teardown of a BK Precision 4011 5MHz function generator a few weeks ago. Like most of basic function generators in old days, BK 4011 does not offer frequency sweep as an option. What it does include is a VCG (Voltage controlled Generator) input, which essentially is just a VCO and it can be used in conjunction with an external sweep genera