Fourier analysis of

waveforms
1. TRIANGULAR WAVE
Circuit diagram:

Output waveform:

Fourier analysis:

Conclusion:
Triangular wave is composed of odd harmonic components
2. SQUARE WAVE
A. USING DIFFERENTIATOR CITCUIT
Circuit diagram:

Output waveform:

Fourier analysis:

Conclusion:
Square wave is composed of odd harmonic components

B. USING ASTABLE MULTIVIBRATOR

Circuit diagram:

Output waveform:

Fourier analysis:

Questions:
1. For any two square wave generating analog circuit, perform the Fourier
analysis and compare the result.

The results and comparison is explained above.

2. Compare the harmonic content of a triangular and a square waveform.

In both cases the composition is odd harmonics; i.e. sine waves.

Also in both cases the magnitude of the harmonic contents decreases in case of
higher order harmonics.
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION is more in case of square wave in comparison to
triangular wave.
REASON: As in case of square wave there are 4 sharp points present in
comparison to 2 sharp points
3. Is it possible to build a square waveform using multiple undistorted sinusoidal
waveforms?
Yes it is possible. By taking sine waves only it can be formed.