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What is the phase shift required in RC phase shift oscillator from the entire feedback RC network to produce oscillations?

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RRB NTPC 2025 Graduate Level CBT 1 Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

180 degrees

The RC phase shift oscillator is a type of oscillator that produces a sine wave output. It uses a combination of resistors and capacitors to provide the necessary phase shift for producing oscillations.

To produce sustained oscillations, the total phase shift around the loop must be 360 degrees (0 degrees). In an RC phase shift oscillator, the feedback network typically consists of three RC stages, each providing a 60-degree phase shift, to achieve a total of 180 degrees. This is because the amplifier generally provides an additional 180-degree phase shift, thereby achieving the required total phase shift of 360 degrees for oscillation.

Here's the explanation for the choices:

  • 90 degrees: This is incorrect because a single stage of an RC network cannot provide the necessary feedback condition for oscillation when used alone with the amplifier's phase shift.
  • 180 degrees: This is the correct answer as three RC stages (each providing 60 degrees) result in a total phase shift of 180 degrees. Combined with the 180-degree phase shift of the inverting amplifier, this satisfies the 360-degree condition.
  • 360 degrees: This suggests the total loop phase shift needed (including the amplifier), but not just the RC network.
  • 270 degrees: This does not satisfy the required conditions for a phase shift oscillator; typical designs use 180 degrees in the RC network and another 180 from the amplifier.

Thus, the phase shift required in the RC network of an RC phase shift oscillator is 180 degrees.

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