
Oscillators are ten a penny, but this one has something special. Its frequency can be adjusted over a range of 800:1, it is voltage controlled, and it switches off automatically if the control voltage is less than approximately 0.6 V. As can be seen from the chart, the characteristic curve f = f(Ue) is approximately logarithmic. If the input voltage is less than 0.7 V, T1 and T3 are cut off. The capacitor then charges via the 10-kW resistor. The combination of the capacitor, the two Schmitt triggers and T2 form the actual oscillator circuit. However,...