There are primarily two main types of clipper circuits: positive clippers and negative clippers.
Positive clippers allow only positive voltage signals to pass through while clipping off any negative voltage signals. They are also known as upper clippers because they clip the signal at a positive voltage level.
Negative clippers work in the opposite way, allowing only negative voltage signals to pass through while clipping off any positive voltage signals. They are also known as lower clippers because they clip the signal at a negative voltage level.
In addition to these two basic types, there are also dual clippers, which clip both positive and negative voltage signals at specific voltage levels.
Examples of Practical Applications:
- Positive clipper: Limiting the voltage across a sensitive component to prevent damage.
- Negative clipper: Removing unwanted DC bias from an AC signal.
- Dual clipper: Shaping a square wave signal by clipping its peaks and troughs.
