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mohdfasieh
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Can any genius tell me about Clampers.I am not able to understand it's working.
Can any genius tell me about Clampers
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of clampers, specifically focusing on their working principles and applications in electronics. Participants seek clarification on how clampers function, particularly in relation to diodes and voltage regulation.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests an explanation of clampers and expresses difficulty in understanding their operation.
- Another participant suggests a possible interpretation of clampers as diode clamps used on power lines.
- A further response describes the operation of a diode clamp, explaining that it limits the output voltage to one diode drop above a specified clamp voltage, with specific voltage behavior outlined for different input conditions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants have not reached a consensus on the definition and operation of clampers, as there are varying interpretations and requests for further clarification.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes assumptions about the understanding of diode behavior and voltage levels, which may not be universally agreed upon. There are also references to specific voltage thresholds that may require further elaboration.
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Jeff273
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You mean like a diode clamp on a power line?
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mohdfasieh
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Clampers
yes But please tell me the working of Clampers
yes But please tell me the working of Clampers
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Jeff273
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A diode clamp works by limiting the voltage to one diode drop above the clamp voltage, typically you want to protect the input to a sensitive device.
https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3340&stc=1
While Vin is below about 5.7V Vout will match Vin since the diode is reverse biased. With Vin above 5.7V the diode will become forward biased (i.e. it will conduct) and limit Vout to approx 5.7V. There are other passive clamp configurations but the idea is the same.
https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3340&stc=1
While Vin is below about 5.7V Vout will match Vin since the diode is reverse biased. With Vin above 5.7V the diode will become forward biased (i.e. it will conduct) and limit Vout to approx 5.7V. There are other passive clamp configurations but the idea is the same.
