In an electrosurgical generator for generating radio frequency power, the
generator includes a radio frequency output stage having two or more
output connections, and a power supply coupled to the output stage for
supplying power to the output stage. A controller is operable to cause
the generator to supply a blended output signal alternating constantly
between a first output signal across the output connections in which the
radio frequency output voltage developed across the output connections is
limited to at least a first predetermined threshold value for cutting or
vaporisation of tissue, and a second output signal across the output
connections in which the radio frequency output voltage developed across
the output connections is limited to a second threshold value for
coagulation. There is also provided adjustment means, operable by a user
of the electrosurgical generator, for changing between various preset
settings for the blended signal, the preset settings each having a
predetermined duty cycle of the blended signal that is limited to the
first threshold value for cutting or vaporisation, and a predetermined
duty cycle of the blended signal that is limited to the second threshold
value for coagulation.