Types of Clipper
There are some Types of Clipper given below :
Series Clippers
In series clippers, the diode is connected in series with the input signal. When the voltage of the input waveform exceeds a certain threshold, the diode conducts and clips the waveform.
Series Positive Clippers
Operation: It uses a diode put in series with the incoming signal. The diode works during the up half-cycle, limiting the amplitude of positive waves.
Effect: Limits the positive portion of the signal, which clips and molds it into a wave shape.
Series Positive Clippers
Series Positive Clipper with Bias
Operation: Adds a DC bias voltage to the diode in series with it on a positive clipper. This bias affects when the diode starts to work, giving better control over the positive clipping level.
Effect: Makes the clipper better by letting engineers carefully adjust the positive clipping point.
Series Positive Clipper with Bias
Series Negative Clipper
Operation: Uses a diode in series with the incoming signal to clip the negative half of the waveform. The diode allows current to flow during the negative part, reducing the amplitude.
Effect: Reduces the negative portion of the signal, shaping the waveform by clipping its amplitude.
Series Negative Clipper
Series Negative Clipper with Bias
Operation: Uses a DC voltage in series with the diode for negative clipping. The bias changes how the diode works during negative half-cycle, giving exact control over over the negative clipping level.
Effect: Gives extra power over the negative clipping point, allowing for more customization.
Series Negative Clipper with Bias
Shunt Clippers
Shunt clippers use diodes connected in parallel with the input signal. When the voltage surpasses a specified level, the diode conducts and provides an alternative path for the current, effectively clipping the signal.
Shunt Clippers
Shunt Positive Clipper
Operation: Uses a diode parallel with the input signal to clip the positive half of waveform. The diode allows electricity to flow when the positive part gets too high, giving a different way for current.
Effect: Limits the positive portion of the signal by making a low-resistance path, effectively clipping the amplitude.
Shunt Positive Clipper
Shunt Positive Clipper with Bias
Operation: Adds a DC voltage with the diode in positive clipper. The bias affects the conduction point of the diode in positive half-cycle, allowing for more controlled clipping.
Effect: It makes positive clipping more accurate by adding a bias voltage.
Shunt Positive Clipper with Bias
Shunt Negative Clipper
Operation: Uses a diode, which is parallel with the input signal. It cuts off the negative half of waveform. The diode lets current flow during the negative portion of the waveform, providing an alternative path for the current.
Effect: Restricts the negative portion of the signal by making a low-resistance path, effectively clipping the amplitude.
Shunt Negative Clipper
Shunt Negative Clipper with Bias
Operation: Adds a DC voltage to the diode in a negative-clipping circuit. The bias affects the conduction point of the diode during the negative half-cycle, allowing for more precise control over negative clipping.
Effect: It makes negative clipping more accurate by adding a bias voltage.
Shunt Negative Clipper with Bias
Dual (Combination) Clipper
Operation: Uses features from both series and shunt clippers, often with two diodes. This setup is very useful for changing the shape of waveform. It enables control over both parts, positive and negative halves.
Effect: Gives engineers freedom to create circuits that can selectively clip both positive and negative portions of the waveform, providing a broader range of applications.
Difference Between Clipper and Clamper
Clippers and Clampers are very important for changing waveforms into different shapes. They are important parts of handling signals, helping engineers to manage and change electrical messages. A clipper is a simple electric system made to change the shape of an incoming sound wave. It controls or “clips” how loud it can be, so we don’t need full strength from start to finish. A clipper’s job is to take out or handle certain parts of a signal when it goes above or below a set limit. On the other hand, a clamper is an electronic part made to put DC (steady current) into AC (changing current). A clamper’s job is to move the whole waveform higher or lower without changing its shape.
Table of Content
- What is Clipper?
- Working of Clipper
- Types of clipper
- What is Clamper?
- Working of Clamper
- Types of Clamper
- Clippers and Clampers using Op-Amp
- Difference Between Clipper and Clamper