Oscillators

A phase-shift audio oscillator exhibits excellent distortion characteristics due to "softened" diode limiting provided by the 1N914 diode and a resistor divider, along with degenerated gain facilitated by a 68-ohm emitter resistor. To minimize distortion, it is recommended to...

A brief note explaining the process of substituting crystal and ceramic resonator clock circuits with silicon oscillators, while emphasizing the technical benefits these devices provide in microcontroller clock applications. Silicon oscillators serve as an effective alternative to traditional crystal and...

The LM311 is a comparator that operates from a single 5V supply or dual supplies, with an input current of 150 nA and an output drive capability of 50 V and 50 mA. It features a TTL-CMOS compatible output....

The transformer OCL and capacitor C1 create a tank circuit, which is coupled with sufficient turns to drive the grid in the lower left-hand winding. The output circuit is connected through a separate winding. For optimal waveform characteristics in...

The circuit is an inverter configured as a linear amplifier. By incorporating a crystal and capacitors into the feedback path, the amplifier is transformed into an oscillator, enabling it to oscillate at or near the crystal's resonant frequency. Trimmer...

The operation of Negative Resistance Oscillators, including types such as Dynatron and Tunnel Diode Oscillator, along with their characteristics and circuit diagrams, is explained. Negative resistance oscillators are electronic circuits that exploit the phenomenon of negative resistance to generate oscillations....