3-2
Figure 3-1.—Periodic waveforms.
Square Wave
A SQUARE WAVE is shown in figure 3-1, view (B). As shown, it has two alternations of equal
duration and a square presentation for each complete cycle. Figure 3-2 shows a breakdown of the square
wave and is the figure you should view throughout the square wave discussion. The amplitude is
measured vertically. The time for a complete cycle is measured between corresponding points on the
wave (T0 to T2, or T1 to T3).
