This sine wave to square wave converter circuit is expected to provide good square waves changing a sine wave delivered from an existing generator. Its primary feature consists in the fact that no power-source is required: in this manner it can be simply connected between a sine wave generator and the device under test.

The input sine wave sustains a voltage doubler formed by C1, C2, D1 & D2 that powers the IC. IC1A amplifies the input sine wave, other inverters included in IC1 squaring the signal and delivering an output square wave of equal mark/space ratio and good rise and fall times through the entire 20Hz-20KHz range.

Sine Wave to Square Wave Converter Circuit Notes:

• Minimum sine wave input amplitude needed for good performance: 750mV RMS.
• Best performances are obtained with an input sine wave amplitude from 1V RMS onwards.
• Output square wave amplitude is proportional to input amplitude.
• Output square wave amplitude with 1V RMS input: 3V peak to peak, with R2 set at max.
• Minimum output square wave amplitude: 2V peak to peak, with R2 set at max.
• Substituting the two silicon diodes with germanium types (e.g. AA118, AA119), the minimum input threshold can be lowered.

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