Operational transresistance amplifier-based multiphase sinusoidal oscillators (Q415803)

Summary: Multiphase sinusoidal oscillator circuits are presented which utilize operational transresistance amplifier (OTRA) as the active element. The first circuit produces \(n\) odd-phase oscillations of equal amplitudes and equally spaced in phase. The second circuit is capable of producing \(n\) odd- or even-phase oscillations equally spaced in phase. An alternative approach is discussed in the third circuit, which utilizes a single-phase tunable oscillator circuit which is used to inject signals into a phase shifter circuits. An automatic gain control (AGC) circuit has been implemented for the second and third circuit. The circuits are simple to realize and have a low component count. PSPICE simulations have been given to verify the theoretical analysis. The experimental outcome corroborates the theoretical propositions and simulated results.