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1 to 10 MHz Variable Frequency Oscillator (TEL046E)

Published: Wednesday, 09 September 2015 00:00
Written by Newton C. Braga

A variable frequency oscillator (VFO) is an oscillator that produces high-frequency, low power signals in a wide frequency
range. The signals are stable and can be used to drive the power stages of a transmitter.

A VFO can be used as the basic oscillator of a transmitter. The circuit shown in Fig. 1 produces high-frequency signals
covering a wide range of frequencies whose values depend on CV and L1.

 
Figure 1 – A stable VFO circuit

Using a coil formed by 60 turns of AWG 28 wire on a ferrite core (1 cm dia. and 10 cm long), the circuit will produce signals
in the range of 2 to 4 MHz.

By reducing the number of turns to 10 or 12, it is possible to reach the upper frequency limit of approximately 10 MHz.

The signal produced by the first FET is applied to the second FET, where it is amplified again. The second FET acts as a
buffer thereby isolating the oscillator stage from the output stage and increasing stability.

The capacitors used in the circuit must be appropriate for high-frequency applications such as ceramic or polycarbonate
types. The circuit must be powered by a regulated power supply.

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