Re: Oscillators in LTspice

On Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:17:19 +0100, liz@poppyrecords.invalid.invalid
(Liz Tuddenham) wrote:

john larkin <jl@glen--canyon.com> wrote:
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Actually, the classic astable mv usually has a genuine hangup state,
both transistors saturated.

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Return the base resistors to the collectors of their respective
transistors instead of the +ve rail.  That will prevent them from
sarurating and will ensure reliable starting.

Right. It makes the transistors go linear if it's not oscillating.