Can an Integrated Circuit Select a Specific Frequency and Regulate Voltage?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the possibility of an integrated circuit that can select a specific frequency from a range of frequencies while also regulating voltage. Participants explore the relationship between frequency selection and voltage regulation, considering various circuit designs and components.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that frequency selectivity can be achieved using filters, either digital or analog, but express uncertainty about the meaning of "regulate the voltage."
  • One participant suggests that regulating voltage could involve filtering a frequency range and using gain control to set the output signal's amplitude.
  • Another participant introduces the concept of an AC voltage regulator, linking voltage regulation to frequency changes and suggesting that steady voltage fluctuations could stabilize frequency.
  • A different viewpoint states that an AC voltage regulator is essentially a transformer, provided the input voltage is known.
  • One participant mentions the idea of a frequency divider, describing it as a crystal oscillator with a counter network that can be adjusted with switches, while noting that voltage and frequency are generally independent quantities.
  • Another participant points out the existence of voltage-controlled oscillators as a relevant component in this context.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relationship between frequency selection and voltage regulation, with no consensus reached on the best approach or understanding of the concepts involved.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the definitions of frequency selection and voltage regulation remain unclear, and the discussion highlights the complexity of the relationship between these two quantities.

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Is there such an intergrated circuit that can select a specific frequency out of a large selection of frequencies and to regulate the voltage.
 
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Idea04 said:
Is there such an intergrated circuit that can select a specific frequency out of a large selection of frequencies and to regulate the voltage.

Frequency slectivity is accomplished with a filter, either digital or analog in nature. Not sure what you mean by "regulate the voltage". Do you mean to filter a particular frequency range of signal (like with a bandpass filter), and then use gain control to cause the peak-to-peak amplitude of the output signal to be some set value?
 
I'm thinking of an ac voltage regulator. since changes in voltage create changes in frequency, I thought by regulating the voltage to one steady voltage flucuation that it would regulate the voltage and frequency.
 
An AC voltage regulator is a plain ol' transformer, at least if you know what the input voltage is.

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Idea04 said:
Is there such an intergrated circuit that can select a specific frequency out of a large selection of frequencies and to regulate the voltage.
Perhaps you are thinking of a frequency divider.
Basically a crystal oscillator with a counter network where the divisor can be set by switches.

Voltage and frequency are normally independent quantities.
You can adjust one without affecting the other.

There is such a thing as a voltage controlled oscillator though.
 

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