Written by: Newton C. Braga

The circuit shown here can produce frequencies from 100 kHz to 2 MHz. The inverter can also be replaced by equivalents like those shown in the beginning of this section. This circuit is suitable for applications, such as clocks and precision signal generators. R1 can assume values between 10 k and 100 k Ω.

 

Crystal NAND Oscillator
Crystal NAND Oscillator

 

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