Practice Frequency Determination (6.4.2.3) - Oscillators and Current Mirrors
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Frequency Determination

Practice - Frequency Determination - 6.4.2.3

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the formula for determining the oscillation frequency in a phase shift oscillator?

💡 Hint: Think about how resistances and capacitances interact in the formula.

Question 2 Easy

Define the Barkhausen Criterion.

💡 Hint: What conditions ensure oscillation occurs in a feedback network?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the required loop gain to ensure stability in oscillators?

Less than 1
Just 1
Greater than 1
Exactly 0

💡 Hint: How can gain impact oscillation stability?

Question 2

True or False, the phase condition requires the total phase shift to be an integer multiple of 180 degrees.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the unit circle concepts for phase.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a phase shift oscillator that operates at 500 Hz using 20 nF capacitors. What resistor values should you choose?

💡 Hint: Remember your frequency equation to deduce the resistor value.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how the efficiency of the oscillator can be influenced if the feedback network resistance is altered. What is the impact on gain?

💡 Hint: Consider how increased resistance affects signal strength.

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