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A function generator produces different types of waveforms like sine, triangular, square and sawtooth waves with adjustable frequencies. It uses an integrator circuit to generate the output waveforms, with the frequency determined by the current supplied. Function generators are versatile instruments that can produce various waveforms and frequencies. They are used in applications that require signals that change at a linear rate, and are also used to test and develop electronic equipment by supplying test signals.

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A function generator produces different types of waveforms like sine, triangular, square and sawtooth waves with adjustable frequencies. It uses an integrator circuit to generate the output waveforms, with the frequency determined by the current supplied. Function generators are versatile instruments that can produce various waveforms and frequencies. They are used in applications that require signals that change at a linear rate, and are also used to test and develop electronic equipment by supplying test signals.

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Presentation on :- Function Generator

DEFINITION:

A function generator is a signal source that has the capability of producing different types of waveforms as its output signal. The most common output waveforms are sine-waves, triangular waves, square waves, and sawtooth waves. The frequencies of such waveforms may be adjusted from a fraction of a hertz to several hundred kHz. Actually the function generators are very versatile instruments as they are capable of producing a wide variety of waveforms and frequencies. The triangular-wave and sawtooth wave outputs of function generators are commonly used for those applications which need a signal that increases (or reduces) at a specific linear rate. They are also used in driving sweep oscillators in oscilloscopes and the X-axis of X-Y recorders.

Diagram:-

The block diagram of a function generator is given in figure. In this instrument the frequency is controlled by varying the magnitude of current that drives the integrator. This instrument provides different types of waveforms (such as sinusoidal, triangular and square waves) as its output signal with a frequency range of 0.01 Hz to 100 kHz. The frequency controlled voltage regulates two current supply sources. Current supply source 1 supplies constant current to the integrator whose output voltage rises linearly with time. An increase or decrease in the current increases or reduces the slope of the output voltage and thus controls the frequency. The voltage comparator multivibrator changes state at a predetermined maximum level, of the integrator output voltage. This change cuts-off the current supply from supply source 1 and switches to the supply source 2. The current supply source 2 supplies a reverse current to the integrator so that its output drops linearly with time.

. When the output attains a predetermined level, the voltage comparator again changes state and switches on to the current supply source. The output of the integrator is a triangular wave whose frequency depends on the current supplied by the constant current supply sources. The comparator output provides a square wave of the same frequency as output. The resistance diode network changes the slope of the triangular wave as its amplitude changes and produces a sinusoidal wave with less than 1% distortion. Many function generators are also capable of generating two different waveforms simultaneously (from different output terminals, of course). This can be a useful feature when two generated signals are required for particular application. For instance, by providing a square wave for linearity measurements in an audiosystem, a simultaneous sawtooth output may be used to drive the horizontal deflection amplifier of an oscilloscope, providing a visual display of the measurement result.

For another example, a triangular-wave and a sine-wave of equal frequencies can be produced simultaneously. If the zero crossings of both the waves are made to occur at the same time, a linearly varying waveform is available which can be started at the point of zero phase of a sine-wave.

APPLICATION:

Function generators are used in the development, test and repair of electronic equipment. For example, they may be used as a signal source to test amplifiers or to introduce an error signal into a control loop. A function generator supplies TTL (transistor to transistor) square wave pulses, sine and sawtooth wave forms for various testing purposes. It's a lot easier to work on something on the work bench and being able to remove a circuit board and just supply power and a signal waves having to take a whole piece of equipment into the shop. Then again, we also can use an oscilloscope for troubleshooting when we jave a good, known signal to work with.

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