[time-nuts] Why a 10MHz sinewave output?

[Rick Karlquist]

bob grant wrote:
> Why is 10MHz output of many sources or distribution amps in the form of
> a sinewave?
> Is it something to do with signal reflections or ease of isolation?
>
> Since zero crossing detectors are susceptible to noise wouldn't a fast
> TTL square
> wave be more appropriate for signal distribution within a equipment
> rack?

The preferred solution is to stick with a sine wave, but increase
the frequency to 100 MHz or even 1 GHz if a 10 MHz sine wave is
inadequate.

Rick