On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:27:35 +0100, "ian field"
wrote:
"Spehro Pefhany" wrote in message
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On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:25:02 +0100, "ian field"
wrote:
Anyone know the correct name of the oscillator which is essentially a
grounded base amplifier with a small capacitor from collector to emitter?
These are common in very cheap TV modulators and 433MHz keyfob and
wireless
doorbell buttons etc.
Any help appreciated.
TIA.
This one?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colpitts_oscillator
None that I've seen so far have C2 as in the wiki entry.
C2 is free in a bipolar device.
RL