Waveforms Flashcards
What is a sine wave?
A wave whose amplitude at any given instant can be represented by the projection of a point on a wheel rotating at a uniform speed.
How many degrees are there in one complete sine wave cycle?
360 degrees
What type of wave is made up of sine waves of the fundamental frequency and all the odd harmonics?
Square
What is the description of a square wave?
A wave that abruptly changes back and forth between two voltage levels and stays at these levels for equal amounts of time.
What type of wave is made up of sine waves at the fundamental frequency and all the harmonics?
Sawtooth wave
What type of wave is characterized by a rise time significantly faster than the fall time (or vice versa)?
Sawtooth wave