What are clipper and clamping circuits?

Thread starter stupif
Start date Jun 14, 2011
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Clipper and clamping circuits are essential components in electronics used to modify signal waveforms. Clipper circuits limit the voltage levels of a signal, effectively "clipping" off portions of the waveform that exceed a certain threshold. Clamping circuits, on the other hand, shift the entire waveform up or down without altering its shape, ensuring that the signal stays within a desired voltage range. For detailed explanations and visual aids, resources like Wikipedia provide clear diagrams and in-depth discussions on these topics. Understanding these circuits is crucial for effective signal processing in various electronic applications.

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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