Oscillators

An ALMA Warm Cartridge Assembly (WCA) contains the precision oscillators and support electronics needed for precise tuning of receivers. Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF.

Theoretical oscillators

Def.

"a tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform", or

a "pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations"

is called an oscillator.

Technology

The image shows a power supply hooked to an oscillator circuit. Credit: Odoulorenzo.

See also

• Corn Starch/Howard Community College/fall2012/p1-550-soc

External links

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