Electronic Oscillator: AC or DC Output?

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The discussion centers on the output characteristics of a Wien bridge oscillator powered by a ±15V supply. The consensus is that the output is classified as AC, particularly when oscillating at 10kHz, unless specifically balanced to achieve a 0-volt output. It is noted that while the output is primarily AC, there may be a DC component present. If the output is extracted through a capacitor, it will be purely AC without any DC component.

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i have a wien bridge oscillator by using ±15V power supply. its output is sine wave. but i have a question. is the output become ac or still dc while it is oscillate with 10kHz?
 
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It will be AC, unless you balance it to have 0 volts out.
 
It will be AC but may have some DC component.

If the output is taken via a capacitor, then it will be AC but with no DC component.
 

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