This document discusses different types of clipping circuits. There are two main types of clippers: series clippers and shunt clippers. Series clippers have the diode and resistor connected in series with the input signal, while shunt clippers have them connected in parallel. Both can clip either the positive or negative half of the input waveform. Clippers prevent signals from exceeding a reference voltage level and are used to shape waveforms, in power supplies, and to remove ripples in FM transmitters. They provide overvoltage protection but can also clip transmitted data values outside the circuit's range.

1. CLIPPERS
Dr.E.GOMATHI

2. Introduction to Clipping Circuits

3. Intro
A clipper is a circuit designed to prevent a signal
from exceeding a predetermined reference
voltage level. A clipper does not distort the
remaining part of the applied waveform.

4. Types of Clippers
● Series Clippers
● Shunt Clippers

5. Series Clippers
● A clipper is said to be a series clipper if the diode and resistor
are connected in series with the input AC (voltage) signal and
the output is taken across the resistor.
● Based on the position of the diode, we can clip either the positive
half part or the negative half part of the input signal.

6. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Series Positive Clipper Series Negative Clipper

7. Shunt Clippers
● A clipper is said to be a shunt clipper if the resistor and diode are
connected in series with the input AC (voltage) signal and the
output is taken across the diode.
● Based on the position of the diode, we can clip either the positive
half part or the negative half part of the input signal

8. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Shunt Positive Clipper Shunt Negative Clipper

9. Biasing in Clippers
● If the bias voltage is placed in series with a diode then the
circuit is called a biased clipper or limiter circuit.
● This bias determines the point where the diode begins to conduct
and the duration of conduction.
● With bias, clipping can be done to any percent of the input signal
ranging from 1% to 99%.

10. Applications of Clippers
● To generate and shape the waveforms, clippers are used.
● Power supply units consist of clipping circuits.
● FM transmitters to remove the excess amount of ripples clipping circuits
are used.

11. Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
Clipping circuits serve as overvoltage protection for sensitive devices.
Disadvantages:
The data transmitted at values outside the range of the circuit will be
clipped as the signal transmission is considered.