In this Design Idea (DI), the classic Schmitt-trigger-based RC oscillator is “hacked” and analyzed using the simulation software QSPICE. You might reasonably ask why one would do this, given that ...

This circuit emulates the functionality of the classic 555-Timer IC. It was designed using open-source tools and was taped-out in the Skywater 130nm CMOS process through TinyTapeout on April 19th 2024 ...

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The phase determines the oscillation frequency, and gain is a criterion for oscillation to exist. The four poles in the loop equation each contribute –45° phase shift accumulating the required total ...

Abstract: The traditional oscillators are limited by their material characteristics and structural configuration, exhibiting a low oscillation frequency and low output power under pressure input. This ...

Abstract: Virtual oscillator control (VOC) is an emerging decentralized control technique for grid-forming inverter applications. In contrast to conventional phasor-based droop control or virtual ...