Questions tagged [signal-generator]
A signal generator is an electronic device that generates repeating or non-repeating electronic signals in either the analog or the digital domain.
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Sweep Generator Design [duplicate]
How do I design a wideband (>100 MHz) sweep frequency generator in UHF frequency range? I'm working on PLL frequency synthesizer incorporating a VCO, programmable divider, PFD and loop filter. I've ...
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Connecting HP8648 signal generator with a PC via serial port
I have an HP8648 signal generator, but I don't have a GPIB cable. However, there is a, what appears to be, a serial port on the back. However, as far as I have looked there is no driver for that ...
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Test ARINC 429 receiver with generator
I want to send ARINC 429 message to line receiver HI-8588. I use OWON DGE2035 as generator and Hantek 2042 as oscilloscope. CH1 sends original 32 bits message and CH2 sends same message inverted. Wave ...
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Synchronizing Two APSIN2010 Waveform Generators [closed]
I’m seeking help with synchronizing two APSIN2010 waveform generators to produce synchronized sine wave pulses. Specifically, I need to align both the frequency and timing between the two devices. I ...
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Why is my LNA not giving gain?
I designed an evaluation board for an LNA (CMD316C3)Mouser Link of the IC. The IC is from Qorvo. The board is very simple—there is only a single supply, Vdd, with three bypass capacitors. The IC is ...
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Effective 1 kHz-20 kHz white noise circuit?
I have a system with programmable discriminators where I need to produce random discrimination events with an average rate between 5 and 20 kHz (doesn't need an exact value, anything inside that range ...
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What is wrong with my op-amp?
I'm trying to make a signal generator using a 555 timer, that works fine and it produces my desired pulse signal. Now I want another output as a sawtooth signal so I went and added and integrating op-...
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Current DAC/current wave-form generator [closed]
I am designing a PCB on which I need to generate an arbitrary current waveform. The maximum current output is (-+6 uA), resolution >=8 bit, fast settling <=0.1 us, sampling rate >=5 MHz. I ...
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How to create an analog power source?
I'm in the process of building a signal generator using the AD9833. It requires a dedicated analog power supply, but I'm not entirely clear on how to devise such a power supply. From various resources ...
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How safe is this TrueRife F-122 frequency generator?
A close friend bought a TrueRife frequency generator in hope of improving health. I'm skeptical of the claimed healing powers, however let's put this aside for a moment; if it helps - great! The ...
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How to generate a sine wave that is in phase with a generated square wave at 1MHz for lock-in amplifier?
I am building a lock in amplifier (LIA) for fluorescence lifetime measurement using off the shelf components, after going through literature, I have decided to use square wave for excitation of the ...
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How to make one time changing state pulse?
I'm undergraduate learning the analog circuit design. I want to make a signal that changes its state only one time when the input pulse signal changes its state at first. I'm trying to use D-flip flop,...
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OpAmp Selection | Sine Wave Amplifier: 30 MHz, 30Vpp with 15V offset
I am currently working on amplifying the output sine wave of the TG5011 professional signal generator. Below are the specifications for the amplifier I am aiming to create: Power Supply: A single ...
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Pulse generator ll - Art of Electronics
How does Q3 hold Q1 at ground? I understand the operation of the pulse generator, I just don't get how q3 holds the collector of q1 at ground.
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RF circuit/component to generate a chirped waveform (from 0.5 GHz to 1.5 GHz) over 100 ns
I need to generate a 1 GHz bandwidth chirped pulse, 100 ns long. In the past, I have done this using fast arbitrary waveform generators (Keysight M8195A), but this is an expensive and very general ...