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CLIPPERS AND CLAMPERS

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REYES, MARC GABRIEL G. SEA-ECE Faculty

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Experiment No: 6

CLIPPERS AND CLAMPERS

TLO 6: Familiarize the different types of clipping and clamping circuits and display their output
waveform.

I. INTRODUCTION:

Diodes are specifically useful for signal modification in terms of clipping and clamping.
Clippers or Clipping circuits (also known as limiters, amplitude selectors, or slicers), are used to
remove the part of a signal that is above or below some defined reference level. To clip to a
reference level other than zero, a dc source is connected in series with the diode. Depending on
the direction of the diode and the polarity of the battery, the circuit will either clip the input
waveform above or below the reference level.

Clamping circuits, also known as dc restorers or clamped capacitors, shift an input signal
by an amount defined by an independent voltage source. While clippers limit the part of the input
signal that reaches the output according to some reference level(s), the entire input reaches the
output in a clamping circuit– it is just shifted so that the maximum (or minimum) value of the input
is “clamped” to the independent source.

II. EQUIPMENT/ MATERIALS NEEDED:

Transformer - 220V: 12V(rms)

Two (2) batteries - 9V
Two (2) diodes - Silicon, 1N4001 OR ANY EQUIVALENT
Resistor - 1KΩ, 1W
Capacitor - 1000microFarad, electrolytic
VOM
Oscilloscope

III. PROCEDURES:

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Objective A. To become familiar with the different types of clipping circuits.

1.
a. Examine the circuit given in (1a) to (4d).
b. Differentiate features of unbiased clipper, shunt type biased clipper and series
type biased clipper circuits.

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Objective B. To simulate and display the output waveforms and identify the names of the different
clipping circuits using MultiSim software.

2.
a. Connect the circuit as shown in figure (1a). Set the oscilloscope to dual function.
Connect one probe (Channel 1) of the oscilloscope across the 12Vrms source (in lieu of the
step down transformer). Adjust setting of the oscilloscope to display a waveform with at least two
cycles. Take a snapshot of the design.
MultiSim Screenshot:

b. Take a snapshot of the waveform. Measure the peak value of the voltage across the
secondary winding of the transformer.

Epk =_______________Vp

MultiSim Screenshot:

c. Connect the other probe (channel 2) of the oscilloscope across the output of the circuit. Do
not change the oscilloscope setting.

d. Take a snapshot of the output waveform. Properly label the waveform, indicating the
positive and/or negative peak values and the clipping levels. Record results in Table 1, identify
and write the name of the circuit beside the circuit number.

e. Repeat the procedure (d) for each of the circuits in fig. (1b) through (4d).

Objective C. To become familiar with the different types of clamping circuits

3.
a. Examine the circuit given in figure (5a) to (5d).

b. Differentiate the features of the four (4) clamping circuits.

Objective D. To verify the output waveforms and identify the names of the different clamping
circuits.

4.
a. Connect the circuit as shown in figure (5a). Set the oscilloscope for dual function. Connect
one probe (Channel 1) of the oscilloscope across the secondary winding of the transformer. Adjust
the setting of the oscilloscope to display a waveform with at least two cycles. Take a snapshot of
the circuit design.
MultiSim Screenshot:

b. Connect the other probe (channel 2) of the oscilloscope across the output of the circuit.
Do not change the oscilloscope setting.

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c. Take a snapshot of the output waveform. Properly label the waveform indicating the
positive or negative peak values and the clamping levels. Record results in Table 2. Identify and
write the name of the circuit beside the circuit number.
MultiSim Screenshot:

d. Repeat procedure (b) for each of the circuits in figure (5b) to (5f).

FIGURE OUTPUT WAVEFORM

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FIGURE OUTPUT WAVEFORM

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FIGURE OUTPUT WAVEFORM

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FIGURE OUTPUT WAVEFORM

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IV. DATA AND RESULTS

Objective A:

1. b. Differentiate features of unbiased clipper, shunt type biased clipper and series
type biased clipper circuits.

FIGURE OUTPUT WAVEFORM

Unbiased Clipper Circuits

Unbiased Series Positive Clipper

Unbiased Series Negative Clipper

Unbiased Parallel Negative Clipper

Unbiased Parallel Positive Clipper

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Positive Bias Clipper

Shunt type biased Clipper circuits

Shunt Negative Clipper with Negative Bias

Shunt Negative Clipper with Positive Bias

Shunt Positive Clipper with Negative Bias

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Positive-Negative Clippers of Different Bias

Levels
Series Type Biased Clipper Circuits

Series Negative Clipper with Positive Bias

Series Positive Clipper with Negative Bias

Series Positive Clipper with Positive Bias

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Series Negative Clipper with Negative Bias

Objective B. To simulate and display the output waveforms and identify the names of the different
clipping circuits using MultiSim software.

2. a. Connect the circuit as shown in figure (1a). Set the oscilloscope to dual function.
Connect one probe (Channel 1) of the oscilloscope across the 12Vrms source (in lieu of the
step-down transformer). Adjust setting of the oscilloscope to display a waveform with at least two
cycles. Take a snapshot of the design.
MultiSim Screenshot:

b. Take a snapshot of the waveform. Measure the peak value of the voltage across the
secondary winding of the transformer.

Epk =_______________Vp

MultiSim Screenshot:

d. Take a snapshot of the output waveform. Properly label the waveform, indicating the
positive and/or negative peak values and the clipping levels. Record results in Table 1, identify
and write the name of the circuit beside the circuit number.

e. Repeat the procedure (d) for each of the circuits in fig. (1b) through (4d).

Table 2. Clipper Circuits (Multisim)

AC Source: 12Vrms; DC Source: 9V Channel A: AC Source
Channel B: Output Waveform
FIGURE OUTPUT WAVEFORM

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Figure 1a. Unbiased Series Positive Clipper

Epk = ± 16.930 Vp
Epk = -16.250 Vp

Figure 1b. Unbiased Series Negative Clipper

Epk = ± 16.926 Vp
Epk = +16.245 Vp

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Figure 2a. Unbiased Parallel Negative Clipper

Epk = ± 16.892 Vp
Epk = +16.892 Vp

Figure 2b. Unbiased Parallel Positive Clipper

Epk = ± 16.939 Vp
Epk = -16.939 Vp

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Figure 3a. Positive Bias Clipper

Epk = ± 16.925 Vp
Epk = +7.651 Vp; Epk = -16.925 Vp

Figure 3b. Shunt Negative Clipper with

Negative Bias

Epk = ± 16.953 Vp
Epk = +16.953 Vp; Epk = -9.639 Vp

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Figure 3c. Shunt Negative Clipper with Positive

Bias

Epk = ± 16.922 Vp
Epk = +16.922 Vp; Epk = +8.567 Vp

Figure 3d. Shunt Positive Clipper with Negative

Bias

Epk = ± 16.954 Vp
Epk = -8.600 Vp; Epk = -16.954 Vp

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Figure 3e. Positive-Negative Clippers of

Different Bias Levels

Epk = ± 16.944 Vp
Epk = ± 9.639 Vp

Figure 4a. Series Negative Clipper with

Positive Bias

Epk = ± 16.946 Vp
Epk = +25.242 Vp; +8.354 Vp

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Figure 4b. Series Positive Clipper with

Negative Bias

Epk = ± 16.943 Vp
Epk = -8.354 Vp; -25.240 Vp

Figure 4c. Series Positive Clipper with Positive

Bias

Epk = ± 16.953 Vp
Epk = -29.640 µVp; -7.315 Vp

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Figure 4d. Series Negative Clipper with

Negative Bias

Epk = ± 16.953 Vp
Epk = -29.640 µVp; -7.315 Vp

Objective C. To become familiar with the different types of clamping circuits

3. a. Examine the circuit given in figure (5a) to (5d).

b. Differentiate the features of the four (4) clamping circuits.

Table 3. Clamping Circuits

FIGURE OUTPUT WAVEFORM

Positive Clamper

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Negative Clamper

Positive Clamper with Positive Bias

Negative Clamper with Negative Bias

Objective D. To verify the output waveforms and identify the names of the different clamping
circuits.

4.
a. Connect the circuit as shown in figure (5a). Set the oscilloscope for dual function. Connect
one probe (Channel 1) of the oscilloscope across the secondary winding of the transformer. Adjust
the setting of the oscilloscope to display a waveform with at least two cycles. Take a snapshot of
the circuit design.
MultiSim Screenshot:

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c. Take a snapshot of the output waveform. Properly label the waveform indicating the
positive or negative peak values and the clamping levels. Record results in Table 2. Identify and
write the name of the circuit beside the circuit number.
MultiSim Screenshot:

d. Repeat procedure (b) for each of the circuits in figure (5b) to (5f).

Table 4. Clamping Circuits (Multisim)

AC Source: 12Vrms; DC Source: 9V Channel A: AC Source

Channel B: Output Waveform
FIGURE OUTPUT WAVEFORM

Figure 5a. Positive Clamper

Epk = ± 16.938 Vp
Epk = +32.921 Vp; -824.324 mVp

Figure 5b. Negative Clamper

Epk = ± 16.968 Vp
Epk = +846.212 mVp; Epk = -32.984 Vp

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Figure 5c. Positive Clamper with Positive Bias

Epk = ± 16.943 Vp
Epk = +8.073 Vp; Epk = +41.904 Vp

Figure 5d. Negative Clamper with Negative

Bias

Epk = ± 16.967 Vp
Epk = -8.075 Vp; Epk = -33.822 Vp

V. OBSERVATIONS

Introducing a diode in the circuit with an AC source will affect its output waveform.

For a clipper, it will have the function of connecting two separate waveforms. Without a Direct
Current (DC) source, the clipper would clip the waveform at zero. It is because it will block one
flow of direction of the AC source. The output waveform can either be in the positive or negative
output. It will depend on the direction of the diode [or clipper] and the load resistor's position.

With a DC source, like a battery, the clipper will not clip the waveform at zero. It will be clip
depending on the voltage source of the DC. Another thing to consider is the polarity of the DC

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source. It will affect the minimum voltage rating of the output waveform. Therefore, the circuit
design will be essential, and we should base the configuration depending on our needs.

A clamper has the function to shift the waveform depending on the reference voltage. The AC
source's input waveform travels to its maximum and minimum peak and sometimes reaches zero.
With a clamper, we can shift the output waveform to the desired values without running to zero.
Although, we can make the zero value a maximum or minimum value. In this type of circuit, we
use a capacitor filter and a diode. Again, the output waveform will depend on the circuit's design.

Having an input source on series-diode limiter creates an output of its value depending on the
polarity of the diode. On the other hand, the output source on the parallel-diode limiter is the
inverse of its biased. Relationship between the bias voltage and output waveform is non-existent
as the same output is produced. However, the position of the output of the circuit changes. Both
amplitude of input and output wave are the same in terms of the wave. Differences changes on
their position. Circuits produce complete waveform, but positions can be positive cycle and
negative cycle.

VI. DISCUSSION OF THEORY

CLIPPERS AND CLAMPERS

Clippers and Clampers

In electronics are widely used in the operation of analog television receivers and FM
transmitters. The variable-frequency interference can be removed by using the clamping method
in television receivers, and in FM transmitters, the noise peaks are limited to a specific value, above
which the excessive peaks can be removed by using the clipping method.

What is a Clipper Circuit?

An electronic device that is used to evade the output of a circuit to go beyond the preset
value (voltage level) without varying the remaining part of the input waveform is called a Clipper
circuit.

An electronic circuit that is used to alter the positive peak or negative peak of the input
signal to a definite value by shifting the entire signal up or down to obtain the output signal peaks
at the desired level is called a Clamper circuit.

Working of Clipper Circuit

The clipper circuit can be designed by utilizing both the linear and nonlinear
elements such as resistors, diodes, or transistors. As these circuits are used only for clipping input
waveform as per the requirement and for transmitting the waveform, they do not contain any

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energy storing element like a capacitor. In general, clippers are classified into two types: Series
Clippers and Shunt Clippers.

Series Clippers; are again classified into series negative clippers and series positive clippers which
are as follows:

Series Negative Clipper

During the positive half cycle, the diode (considered as an ideal diode) appears in the forward
biased and conducts such that the entire positive half cycle of input appears across the resistor
connected in parallel as an output waveform.

During the negative half cycle, the diode is in reverse biased. No output appears across the
resistor. Thus, it clips the negative half cycle of the input waveform, and therefore, it is called a
series of negative clipper.

Series Negative Clipper with Positive Vr

Series negative clipper with positive reference voltage is similar to the series negative clipper,
but in this a positive reference voltage is added in series with the resistor. During the positive
half cycle, the diode starts conducting only after its anode voltage value exceeds the cathode
voltage value.

Series Negative Clipper With Positive Vr

The series negative clipper with a negative reference voltage is similar to the series negative
clipper with a positive reference voltage, but instead of positive Vr here a negative Vr is
connected in series with the resistor, which makes the cathode voltage of the diode a negative
voltage.

Thus, during the positive half cycle, the entire input appears as output across the resistor, and
during the negative half cycle, the input appears as output until the input value will be less than
the negative reference voltage.

Series Positive Clipper

During the positive half cycle, the diode becomes reverse-biased, and no output is generated
across the resistor, and during the negative half cycle, the diode conducts and the entire input
appears as output across the resistor.

Series Positive Clipper with Negative Vr

It is similar to the series positive clipper in addition to a negative reference voltage in series with
a resistor; and here, during the positive half cycle, the output appears across the resistor as a
negative reference voltage.

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During the negative half-cycle, the output is generated after reaching a value greater than
the negative reference voltage, as shown in the above figure.

Instead of a negative reference voltage, a positive reference voltage is connected to obtain

a series positive clipper with a positive reference voltage. During the positive half cycle, the
reference voltage appears as an output across the resistor, and during the negative half cycle,
the entire input appears as output across the resistor.

Shunt Clippers; are classified into two types: shunt negative clippers and shunt positive clippers.

Shunt Negative Clipper

During the positive half cycle, the entire input is the output, and during the negative half cycle,
the diode conducts causing no output to be generated from the input.

Shunt Negative Clipper with Positive Vr

A series positive reference voltage is added to the diode as shown in the figure. During the
positive half cycle, the input is generated as output, and during the negative half cycle, a
positive reference voltage will be the output voltage.

Shunt Negative Clipper with Negative Vr

Instead of the positive reference voltage, a negative reference voltage is connected in series
with the diode to form a shunt negative clipper with a negative reference voltage. During the
positive half cycle, the entire input appears as output, and during the negative half cycle, a
reference voltage appears as output.

Shunt Positive Clipper

During the positive half cycle, the diode is in conduction mode & no output is generated; &
during the negative half cycle; the entire input appears as output as the diode is in reverse
bias.

Shunt Positive Clipper with Negative Vr

During the positive half cycle, the negative reference voltage connected in series with the
diode appears as output; and during the negative half cycle, the diode conducts until the
input voltage value becomes greater than the negative reference voltage and the
corresponding output will be generated.

Shunt Positive Clipper with Positive Vr

During the positive half cycle the diode conducts causing the positive reference voltage to
appear as output voltage; and, during the negative half cycle, the entire input is generated
as the output as the diode is in reverse biased.

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Positive-Negative Clipper with Reference Voltage Vr

The circuit is connected as shown in the figure with a reference voltage Vr, diodes D1 &
D2. During the positive half cycle, the diode D1 conducts causing the reference voltage
connected in series with D1 to appear across the output.

During the negative cycle, the diode D2 conducts causing the negative reference voltage
connected across the D2 to appear as corresponding output.

VII. CONCLUSION

Diodes are essential to electronics since it can either allow or block the current flow, we
can configure our circuits to a necessary function, especially with an Alternating Current (AC)
source. Diodes can easily manipulate the input waveform to the desired output waveform. Its
function as blocking one direction of the current flow can be inefficient and ineffective.

Aside from making the current flow in one direction, we use diodes as clippers or clampers.
We can use it to alter or manipulate our output. Some of its functionalities would be better if we
use a Direct Current (DC) source or a capacitor filter. We can connect two waveforms without
the voltage source having to stay at zero or reach zero when diodes are used as clippers. On the
other hand, we use diodes as clampers to shift the waveform to a different level or have zero as
our maximum and minimum peak.

Addition of a biased voltage adds only minimum voltage in the output, still the output
waveform from the circuit with the diode remains, this depends on the polarities of both diode
and battery. If the diode at forward-biased and the battery is at positive then the position of the
sinusoid shifts upward where the minimum value is the battery’s charge. If the diode is at forward-
biased while the battery is negatively charged then the waveform’s minimum output produces a
negatively charge similar to the battery’s voltage.

The major difference between clipper and clamper is that clipper is a limiting circuit
which limits the output voltage while clamper is a circuit which shifts the DC level of output
voltage. The clipper and clamper circuits are exactly opposite to each other regarding
their working principle.

The output waveform obtained from clipper circuit appears in the different shape than
that of input, while the shape of the waveform in the clamper circuit remains exactly same after
clamping of the signal.

The clipper is also known as a current delimiter, voltage delimiter or amplitude delimiter
while clamper circuit is also considered as voltage multiplier circuit.

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Both are relevant circuits in various high-level applications of electronics as well as

communication. Clippers are used in communication circuits such as transmitters and receivers.
Clampers find a significant role in Sonar and Radar system. Apart from this, they are also used as
the voltage-doubler.

VIII. REFERENCES

Clippers and Clampers : Types, Working Principle & Their Applications. ElProCus - Electronic Projects
for Engineering Students. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.elprocus.com/types-of-
clippers-and-clampers-circuits-and-applications/.

Electronics Coach (n.d.). Difference Between Clipper and Clamper. Retrieved from
https://electronicscoach.com/difference-between-clipper-and-clamper.html

Electronics Tutorials (n.d.). Diode Clipping Circuits. Retrieved from https://www.electronics-

tutorials.ws/diode/diode-clipping-circuits.html

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