Two Transistor Wien Bridge Oscillator
Here is a two-transistor Wien bridge oscillator using an ordinary night-light bulb for stabilization. The output is about 6 volts p-p and can drive fixed loads as low as 2 or 3 thousand ohms without additional buffering. A 10 k amplitude potentiometer with the wiper going to a high input impedance output amplifier would make an excellent load.
Excellent distortion is achieved by adjusting the 1 k feedback potentiometer until the output amplitude is about a volt less than the maximum level (with the pot set to the highest resistance). Wait a few seconds between adjustments to give the bulb time to stabilize; the audio signal actually heats the bulb’s filament causing the resistance to go up which controls the loop gain. You will see the signal bounce a little as the bulb gains control. This simple version of the popular Wien bridge oscillator uses feedback to hold the junction of the two RC networks (base of first transistor) near zero volts (100 mV p-p) and the ends of the RC networks move in opposite directions like a see-saw.
With the resistor values shown, the frequency may be varied from a few Hz to over 60 kHz by selecting a value for C between 1 uF and 47 pF. The frequency will be reasonably close to 1/ (6.28 x RC). R may be varied also for additional range but values too low or high may cause problems. The 7-watt bulb may be replaced by a smaller type with similar resistance (more than 50 ohms) but the long time constant of the larger filament is helpful when generating very low frequencies.
The circuit should draw between 18 and 45 mA, a value determined by the transistor gain and the value of R. Current outside of this range may cause distortion. The 1.2 k emitter resistor may be varied slightly to adjust the current consumption; shoot for 25 to 30 mA.
It should be noted that op-amps make great Wien bridge oscillators without significant impedance and bias concerns! There are dozens on the web and in manufacturers’ application notes. But sometimes a couple of friendly transistors fit the bill perfectly.
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