Multivibrator vs. Oscillator

Multivibratornoun

(electronics) An electronic circuit used to implement a variety of simple two-state systems such as oscillators, timers, and flip-flops.

Multivibrator

A multivibrator is an electronic circuit used to implement a variety of simple two-state devices such as relaxation oscillators, timers, and flip-flops. It consists of two amplifying devices (transistors, vacuum tubes, or other devices) cross-coupled by resistors or capacitors.

Oscillatornoun

A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.

Oscillatornoun

An instrument for measuring rigidity by the torsional oscillations of a weighted wire.

Oscillatornoun

(cellular automata) A pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations.

Oscillatornoun

One that oscillates

Oscillatornoun

An instrument for measuring rigidity by the torsional oscillations of a weighted wire.

Oscillatornoun

generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current