dc 5V to ac 5-10V

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BC547

Joined May 22, 2018
41
Hello,

I need an AC source for my experiments but i have a 5V dc source. A dedicated AC controlled source is bulky and too much around the house. Therefore, I am looking out for a device, handy and that can do that. At the minimum I need 5V AC from a 5V DC supply. Second option i have is build my own, but since i am starting out it is a tough job.
Thanks,
 

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BC547

Joined May 22, 2018
41
This implies a sine wave.

Do you really mean a clock source/oscillator?
Yes, a sinusoidal signal but not a clock source and that should be stable. I need to control its frequency regardless of its voltage. But for a start 5V peak to peak would be ok.
 

dl324

Joined Mar 30, 2015
16,846
Yes, a sinusoidal signal but not a clock source and that should be stable.
Unless you plan to work on analog circuits, you don't want a sine wave.

At any rate, here's an adjustable frequency circuit. You can integrate the triangle wave to get a sine wave (Nat Semi AN-31):
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You can't get 5V peak to peak without using supply voltages higher than 5V. If you only plan to have a 5V supply, you can use a switching regulator to generate a higher voltage.

This circuit assumes dual supplies. For a single supply, you need to bias the grounded inputs to VCC/2.
 

dl324

Joined Mar 30, 2015
16,846
I bought a couple of these on Ali Express:
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It doesn't list sine wave, but the board has a sine label and the description says it has sine wave output.

Prices have gone up since I bought mine. I paid less than $8 for 2 with free shipping from this seller.

Doesn't satisfy your 5V p-p requirement, but you can add an amplifier.
 

bassbindevil

Joined Jan 23, 2014
824
See also the 8038 function generator kits. If you need more volts/amps, add an audio "chip amp" that's rated for a few watts; if you only have 5V power, add a DC-DC converter to get the voltage the amp needs.
Variable sine waves are useful for checking for mechanical resonances (rattles, buzzes, whines depending on frequency range) in speakers, headphones, and listening rooms (or cars).
 

rsjsouza

Joined Apr 21, 2014
383
I know you are just starting out but an oscillator at the frequency you are looking for is quite feasible with simple parts and a breadboard.

A reference that covers theory and I found very useful is the book Opamps for Everyone - chapter 15 talks about oscillators. This is a book sold at Amazon but there is an early revision in PDF that was published by TI many years ago and nowadays hosted in an education website.

Check this thread, which also contains other useful references:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/opamps-for-everyone-pdf/

There is also a massive collection of projects from Colin Mitchell - look for 50 555 Projects (a PDF book) or simply search for the word "oscillator"
 
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