Cant oscillate sine wave from bubba oscillator

In summary, the individual is having trouble oscillating a sine wave from a "bubba" oscillator using pSpice and is asking for help. They have attached a file and are having difficulty understanding the difference between Vcc and Vee. Another user named Mike suggests checking the power supply pins and mentions that TL084's and LM348's use pin 4 as Vcc, which may be confusing if one is used to pin 4 being used for Vee on other dual op amp parts. The individual confirms that the pins are properly connected as seen in the attachment.
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Cant oscillate sine wave from "bubba" oscillator

hey
i can't oscillate sine wave from "bubba" oscillator using pSpice.
see the following attachment.
can u please help me?
 

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Make sure that you have your power supply pins right. TL084's and LM348's use pin 4 as Vcc, which is a little confusing when you used to pin 4 being used for Vee on all of the dual op amp parts.

- Mike
 
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Mike_In_Plano said:
Make sure that you have your power supply pins right. TL084's and LM348's use pin 4 as Vcc, which is a little confusing when you used to pin 4 being used for Vee on all of the dual op amp parts.

- Mike

What is the diffrenace between Vcc and Vee?
the pins are proper connected as u can see in the attachment.

thank you,
Liran
 

1. How does a Bubba oscillator work?

A Bubba oscillator is a type of electronic circuit that uses multiple op-amps to create a low-distortion sine wave output. It works by amplifying and filtering the output of a basic RC circuit, resulting in a highly stable and precise oscillation.

2. Why is it difficult to achieve a sine wave output from a Bubba oscillator?

The Bubba oscillator is designed to produce a sine wave, but it can be challenging to achieve this due to imperfections in the op-amps and other components. These imperfections can introduce distortion and other irregularities in the output, making it difficult to achieve a perfect sine wave.

3. How can I improve the sine wave output from a Bubba oscillator?

One way to improve the sine wave output from a Bubba oscillator is by using high-quality components, such as precision op-amps and capacitors with low tolerance values. Additionally, careful circuit design and tuning can help minimize distortion and improve the overall performance of the oscillator.

4. What are the applications of a Bubba oscillator?

Bubba oscillators are commonly used in electronic circuits that require precise and stable sine wave signals, such as audio equipment, frequency generators, and communications systems. They can also be used in testing and calibration of other electronic devices.

5. Can a Bubba oscillator be used to generate other types of waveforms?

While a Bubba oscillator is primarily designed to produce a sine wave, it is possible to modify the circuit to generate other types of waveforms, such as square or triangle waves. This can be achieved by changing the values of the components in the circuit or by adding additional components to the design.

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