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Why Do My Square Wave Edges Show Ringing, Overshoot, or Undershoot?

Why Do My Square Wave Edges Show Ringing, Overshoot, or Undershoot?

You probably have an impedance mismatch. Make sure the system has matched impedances, 50 Ω impedance cables, and a 50 Ω load. Capacitive or inductive loads can cause undesirable square wave ringing, undershoot, or overshoot.

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