This circuit recognizes a tone determined by the tuned input circuit (R3 / R4 / C2). The circuit was found in Radio Electronics from the 90s. The 4046 is not a common component today.
This circuit is from a 1976 Motorola CMOS manual. It can be implemented with modern Darlingtons like...
In the figure we have the way of modulating or controlling the frequency of a relaxation...
The purpose of this circuit is to monitor the operation of an alternator in cars with a 12 V...