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Figure 4-26D.Composition of a sawtooth wave
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Neets Module 09-Introduction to Wave-Generators and Wave-Shaping Circuits
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4-35 reference line in phase with the fundamental. In the peaked wave, harmonics such as the third, seventh, and so forth, cross the reference line 180 degrees out of phase with the fundamental; the fifth, ninth, and so forth, cross the reference line in phase with the fundamental. Figure 4-27.—Composition of a peaked wave. Q15.   What is the harmonic composition of a square wave? Q16.   What is the peaked wave composed of? Q17.   What is the fundamental difference between the phase relationship of the harmonics of the square wave as compared to the harmonics of a peaked wave? Nonsinusoidal Voltages Applied to an RC Circuit The harmonic content of a square wave must be complete to produce a pure square wave. If the harmonics of the square wave are not of the proper phase and amplitude relationships, the square wave will not be pure. The term PURE, as applied to square waves, means that the waveform must be perfectly square. Figure 4-28 shows a pure square wave that is applied to a series-resistive circuit. If the values of the two resistors are equal, the voltage developed across each resistor will be equal; that is, from one pure square-wave input, two pure square waves of a lower amplitude will be produced. The value of the resistors does not affect the phase or amplitude relationships of the harmonics contained within the square waves. This is true because the same opposition is offered by the resistors to all the harmonics presented. However, if the same square wave is applied to a series RC circuit, as shown in figure 4-29, the circuit action is not the same.






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