Oscillator Free Running?

Status
Not open for further replies.

analogLow

Member level 4
Joined
Nov 18, 2010
Messages
68
Helped
15
Reputation
30
Reaction score
12
Trophy points
1,288
Location
Earth
Activity points
1,785
Hello-

Can you someone please comment on the definition of a free running oscillator?

Thanks,
analogLow
 

Hello-

Can you someone please comment on the definition of a free running oscillator?

Thanks,
analogLow

Hi friend......


An astable multivibrator does not require an input clock, therefore can be described as "free-running" in that its running without a reference.

So, astable multivibrator is also called the free running oscillator.

Hope you understand.
 
thanks ... just a nomenclature issue!

cheersvv
 

Status
Not open for further replies.
Cookies are required to use this site. You must accept them to continue using the site. Learn more…