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  2. Switched-mode power supply - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, a linear power supply regulates the output voltage by continually dissipating power in the pass transistor. The switched-mode power supply's higher electrical efficiency is an important advantage. Switched-mode power supplies can also be substantially smaller and lighter than a linear supply because the transformer can be much smaller.

  3. Voltage-controlled oscillator - Wikipedia

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    For low-frequency VCOs, other methods of varying the frequency (such as altering the charging rate of a capacitor by means of a voltage-controlled current source) are used (see function generator). The frequency of a ring oscillator is controlled by varying either the supply voltage, the current available to each inverter stage, or the ...

  4. Electronic oscillator - Wikipedia

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    Simple relaxation oscillator made by feeding back an inverting Schmitt trigger's output voltage through a RC network to its input.. An electronic oscillator is an electronic circuit that produces a periodic, oscillating or alternating current (AC) signal, usually a sine wave, square wave or a triangle wave, [1] [2] [3] powered by a direct current (DC) source.

  5. Clock generator - Wikipedia

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    A clock generator is an electronic oscillator that produces a clock signal for use in synchronizing a circuit's operation. The signal can range from a simple symmetrical square wave to more complex arrangements. The basic parts that all clock generators share are a resonant circuit and an amplifier.

  6. Function generator - Wikipedia

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    An electronic circuit element used for generating waveforms within other apparatus that can be used in communications and instrumentation circuits, and also in a function generator instrument. Examples are the Exar XR2206 [ 7 ] and the Intersil ICL8038 integrated circuits [ citation needed ] , which can generate sine, square, triangle, ramp ...

  7. Signal generator - Wikipedia

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    A signal generator is one of a class of electronic devices that generates electrical signals with set properties of amplitude, frequency, and wave shape. These generated signals are used as a stimulus for electronic measurements, typically used in designing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic or electroacoustic devices, though it often has artistic uses as well.

  8. Power inverter - Wikipedia

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    Utility frequency conversion - if a user in (say) a 50 Hz country needs a 60 Hz supply to power equipment that is frequency-specific, such as a small motor or some electronics, it is possible to convert the frequency by running an inverter with a 60 Hz output from a DC source such as a 12V power supply running from the 50 Hz mains.

  9. Royer oscillator - Wikipedia

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    The oscillation frequency is determined by the maximum magnetic flux density, the power supply voltage, and the inductance of the primary winding. The basic Royer generates square wave output voltage, [2] which can be an advantage for some applications. This square-wave output voltage can be converted to constant voltage (DC) by passing it ...