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CLAMPING CIRCUITS (DIODE)

AIM: - To verify the output of different diode clamping circuits both negative and
positive clampers using diodes.
APPARATUS:- Function Generator, CRO, Power Supply, Bread Board, Connecting
Wires, OP-AMP -741, Diode- IN4007, Resistor 1Kohm, Capacitor 1microF
THEORY:CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:-

The circuit diagram is as shown below where R=1Kohm, C=1microF

PROCEDURE:1. Connect the circuit as per circuit diagram.

2. Obtain a constant amplitude sine wave from function generator of 6 V p-p,
frequency of 1KHz and give the signal as input to the circuit.
3. Observe and draw the output waveform and note down the amplitude at
which clamping occurs.
4. Repeat the steps 1 to 3 for all circuits.

OBSERVATIONS:Observe the nature of output waveform with respect to input through graphs.
MODEL WAVEFORMS:-

RESULT:
Different clamping circuits are constructed and their performance is observed. In positive
peak clamping, Positive peak of the sinusoidal waveform is clamped to 0v when
reference voltage is 0v, and clamped to 2v when reference voltage is 2v.That is the
waveform is shifted to negative side. So we called this clamper as negative clamper. In
negative peak clamping, negative peak of the sinusoidal waveform is clamped to 0v when
reference voltage is 0v, and clamped to -2v when reference voltage is -2v.That is the
waveform is shifted to positive side. So we called this clamper as positive clamper.

PRECAUTIONS:1. Connections should be made carefully.

2. Verify the circuit before giving supply.
3. Take readings without any parallax error.

PRELAB QUESTIONS:1.
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What is a clamper?
Give some practical applications of clamper.
What is the purpose of shunt resistance in clamper?
What is the difference between positive and negative clamper?
How does a clamper circuit affect the peak to peak and rms values of

waveform?
6. Why a dc battery is used in clamping circuit?