1KHz Sinewave Generator

Simple circuitry, low distortion, battery operated Variable, low impedance output as a lot as 1V RMS

Circuit diagram

Parts:

• R1 5K6 1/4W Resistor
• R2 1K8 1/4W Resistor
• R3,R4 15K 1/4W Resistors
• R5 500R 1/2W Trimmer Cermet
• R6 330R 1/4W Resistor
• R7 470R Linear Potentiometer
• C1,C2 10nF 63V Polyester Capacitors
• C3 100µF 25V Electrolytic Capacitor
• C4 470nF 63V Polyester Capacitor
• Q1,Q2 BC238 25V 100mA NPN Transistors
• LP1 12V 40mA Lamp (See Notes)
• J1 Phono chassis Socket
• SW1 SPST Slider Switch
• B1 9V PP3
• Clip for 9V PP3 Battery

Circuit description:

This circuit generates a excellent 1KHz sinewave the utilization of the inverted Wien bridge configuration (C1-R3 & C2-R4). Features a variable output, low distortion and low output impedance in order to get maintain of good overload capability. A small filament lamp ensures a steady long term output amplitude waveform. Useful to test the Audio Millivoltmeter, Audio Power Meter and different audio circuits published in this website online.

Notes:

• The lamp should be a low current kind (12V 40-50mA or 6V 50mA) to be able to receive excellent long term stability and low distortion.
• Distortion @ 1V RMS output is zero.15% with a 12V 40mA lamp, raising to zero.5% with a 12V 100mA one.
• Using a lamp differing from specifications may require a transformation in R6 worth to 220 or one hundred fifty Ohms to make certain right kind circuits oscillation.
• Set R5 to learn 1V RMS on an Audio Millivoltmeter related to the output with R7 totally clockwise, or to view a sinewave of two.828V Peak-to-Peak on the oscilloscope.
• With C1,C2 = 100nF the frequency generated is 100Hz and with C1,C2 = 1nF frequency is 10KHz however R5 is wanting adjustment.
• High acquire transistors most popular for better performance.