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An oscillator circuit includes a multiple output transconductance amplifier having a positive voltage input, a negative voltage input, and three current outputs. A first current output is coupled to the positive input, a second current output is coupled to the negative input, and a third current output provides the full logic voltage oscillator output signal. A resistor network is coupled to the positive voltage input of the transconductance amplifier. The first current output is used to generate a square wave signal at the positive voltage input. A capacitor is coupled to the negative voltage input of the transconductance amplifier. The second current output is used to generate a triangle wave signal at the negative voltage input. Both the square wave and triangle wave have a mean DC level centered halfway between the power supply rails of the transconductance amplifier. The differential voltage between the positive and negative inputs is sensed and converted into a full logic voltage oscillator output signal with the unloaded third current output. If desired, three separate transconductance amplifiers can be used in place of the multiple output transconductance amplifier.

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