Formula: 1 / (2 π R C √6)
The formula:
f = 1 / (2 π R C √6)
is commonly seen in RC oscillator circuits, specifically in the frequency of a phase-shift oscillator using three RC sections.
Explanation
- For a phase-shift oscillator with 3 identical RC sections:
f = 1 / (2 π R C √6)
- Where:
- R = resistance in ohms
- C = capacitance in farads
- f = frequency of oscillation in Hz
- The factor √6 comes from the total phase shift of 180° provided by the 3 RC networks to satisfy the Barkhausen criterion, along with the 180° inversion of the amplifier.
So this is specifically the frequency formula for a 3-stage RC phase-shift oscillator.