The discussion focuses on constructing a circuit to limit the voltage of a 20V peak-to-peak sine wave, specifically targeting a positive limit of 5.6V and a negative limit of -2.5V. The conversation explores circuit design, including diode clipping and scaling considerations.
Participants express differing views on whether the output should be scaled or simply clipped, and there is no consensus on the specifics of the voltage rails available for the circuit.
Unresolved questions include the exact input characteristics and the implications of using non-standard voltage rails for clamping. The discussion reflects uncertainty about the design requirements and assumptions regarding scaling.
That looks right for the positive side clipper. BTW, the usual convention is to draw the positive rails at the upper side of the schematic, and the negative rails at the bottom part of the schematic. So in your sketch, draw the positive catch diode pointing up, with its cathode connected to +5V at the top of the page.laminatedevildoll said:
