Electronic – The Wien Bridge Oscillator

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The question is that: How could you make a Wien bridge tune to different frequencies?

Since the frequency is depended on the value of the resistor and capacitor we should use a variable resistor and capacitor. But, I am not sure if this is the right approach.

Best Answer

For a single frequency Wien Osc. you need 2 resistors (of the same value) and 2 caps (of the same value). To vary the frequency over a large range you require a dual gang pot for the resistors so that you can vary their values together. Then have say 4 frequency bands. Each band would be selected by switching in a pair of same value capacitors. 8 capacitors in all. This avoids the difficulty of trying to implement a dual gang capacitor.

Here's one I designed a while ago.

Wien Oscillator