What are clipper and clamping circuits?

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Start date Jun 14, 2011
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In summary, a clipper circuit is a type of electronic circuit used to limit the voltage or current level of a signal, while a clamping circuit shifts the DC voltage level without changing the shape of the signal. They are commonly used in audio amplifiers, power supplies, and signal processing circuits, as well as in communication systems and medical devices.

Jun 14, 2011

stupif

guys, may you tell me all about the clipper and clamping circuit?
i am fresh in this topic. thank you

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Jun 15, 2011

vk6kro

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You could have a look at these links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clamper_(electronics )

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_(electronics )

They discuss these topics with nice clear diagrams.

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1. What is a clipper circuit?

A clipper circuit is a type of electronic circuit that is used to limit or "clip" the voltage or current level of a signal. It is also known as a limiter or amplitude clipper.

2. How does a clipper circuit work?

A clipper circuit works by using diodes to "clip" off the positive or negative portions of a waveform, resulting in a flattened output signal. This can be useful for protecting sensitive components or for shaping the waveform of a signal.

3. What is a clamping circuit?

A clamping circuit is a type of electronic circuit that is used to shift the DC voltage level of a signal without changing its shape. It is also known as a DC restorer or DC level shifter.

4. How does a clamping circuit differ from a clipper circuit?

A clamping circuit differs from a clipper circuit in that it does not limit the amplitude of the signal, but rather shifts the entire waveform up or down. It also typically uses a capacitor instead of diodes to achieve this effect.

5. What are some practical applications of clipper and clamping circuits?

Clipper and clamping circuits have numerous practical applications, such as in audio amplifiers, power supplies, and signal processing circuits. They can also be used in communication systems to reduce distortion and in medical devices to protect sensitive sensors from high voltage signals.