An oscillator is formed by a resonator (RES) coupled to an amplifier (AMP) via a coupling path (COP). In order to counter unwanted oscillations due to parasitic resonances in the coupling path (COP), the coupling path (COP) includes a series resistance (RS). To improve the noise-performance even more a series capacitance can be included in the coupling path (COP). Such a series capacitance will also effectively widen a frequency range over which the oscillator can be tuned.