Sine, Square Wave Generator (Variable Frequency)

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indigospring

Joined Jun 17, 2011
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The Goal :

To design a function generator -
Sine, Square

Constant output amplitude -
For sine wave : 10Vpp (Symmetric about origin)
For square wave : 5Vp to 0V swing

Variable Frequency (say 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k)

Short-listed ideas :
1. Wein Bridge Oscillator to generate sine wave and then diode + hex inverter to obtain square
2. XR 2206 (but output voltage is 2Vpp. Further amplification is needed). Also, MAX038 and ICL 8038 is out of production :/
3. Timer IC circuit (this I am not aware of how to proceed)
4. Mux capacitor/resistors to vary frequency

Questions :
1. Are there any other function generator ICs I can use?
2. I hear that Timer IC 555 can be used. Can anyone link me to a VERIFIED circuit diagram?
3. Also, in case of an Oscillator circuit, I believe Wein Bridge is best. Any alternatives?

Thanks. Kindly reply asap
 

SgtWookie

Joined Jul 17, 2007
22,230
The XR2206 is still being made; roughly $5.50 USD at various vendors.
You can use an operational amplifier to increase the output voltage swing from 2v pp to 10v pp.
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
17,496
You could "cheat" and use an app for that, software for generating the signal. I have a nice, free function generator on my iPod. Then just build a small audio amp to boost line level up to the voltages you need. I know that's probably not what you're looking for, but your post didn't rule out cheating.
 
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