Summary and Applications

This chapter covered the following topics related to oscillators:

  • The main elements that make up an oscillator
  • How to differentiate between positive and negative feedback
  • The type of feedback that causes a circuit to oscillate
  • Two methods to obtain feedback in an oscillator circuit
  • How resonant LC circuits set the frequency of an oscillator

You also practiced designing a simple oscillator circuit to solidify your understanding of its elements and operation.

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