A function generator usually refers to a piece of test equipment that generates a variety of waveforms over a range of frequencies. A typical unit may generate sine, square and triangle waves at a frequency up to around 20MHz, they tend to be less often used at higher RF frequencies.

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Impedance for Helmholtz Coil Connected to Audio Amplifier

I am trying to design a Helmholtz coil, that will have an impedance of about 2 ohms (the reason for this being that I am going to hook it up to a audio power amplifier, so to get the same wattage ...
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Analog function generator ICs?

Does anyone know of any old-school function generator ICs (similar to the ICL8038 or XR2206) that are still on the market? (i.e. not obsolete / NFFD - I'm not interested in scouring the globe for old ...