Analog Devices AN-580 Application Note Programmable Oscillator Uses Digital Potentiometers

This is an application note that introduces a programmable Wien-bridge oscillator circuit using AD8510 and AD5232/AD5231. The circuit can generate accurate sine waves from 10k to 200kHz.


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Brand
Analog Devices
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
53 KB
Published
02 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
89CE26A11E5FCB5DCBC8881D50090B26

About this manual

The document details the design of a diode-stabilized Wien-bridge oscillator capable of generating accurate sine waves from 10 kHz to 200 kHz. The core innovation involves using digital potentiometers (specifically AD5232) to program the resistance values, allowing for independent adjustment of oscillation frequency and amplitude.

What's inside

  • Programmable Oscillator
  • Digital Potentiometers
  • Wien-Bridge Circuit
  • Frequency Tuning
  • Amplitude Control

Frequently asked questions

What frequency range can this oscillator generate?

The circuit is designed to generate accurate sine waves from 10 k to 200 kHz.

How much does the oscillation amplitude vary when adjusting R2b?

By changing the resistance setting, the amplitude can be adjusted from +0.6 V to +2.3 V.

What is the maximum error at 200 kHz?

At a frequency of 200 kHz, the error becomes 6%.

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