AC Sine to Square Wave Converter

Hi,

I'm doing an experiment on the effect of load. Does anyone
know what component to put or use so I can convert the
Sine wave from the AC outlet to square wave with no changes
in frequency? Something that can smear the rising amplitidue to
a fixed value and the same in the opposite end. Can some
capacitor combination with other components do the trick?
Thanks.

emma

 

U.S. electricity.... 110 volts.. 60 hertz...

to 110 volts

I just want the 110 volts 60 hertz line AC to become square
waves to test out the behavior of a load. What's the best
parameters to use?

emma

 

A sine wave is actually a 'smeared' square wave, not the other way around.
Be that as it may, depending on just how 'square' you want it, a cheap
non-sine UPS may fit the bill.

Ken

 

You really shouldn't mess around with mains voltage electricity. What effect
are you trying to observe anyway?