19ELC101 Electrical and Electronic Circuits

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DIODE CLIPPERS AND CLAMPERS

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of the experiment is to design and analyze diode clipping, limiting and clamping circuits. Also to
measure the voltage limits of both biased and unbiased clipping circuits and to observe the level shifting in
clamping circuits.

EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS USED

1. 50 MHz Dual Channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope

2. 3 MHz Function Generator
3. 0-30 V DC dual regulated power supply
4. Diode 1N4001
5. Resistor 1 kΩ, ¼W
6. Electrolytic Capacitor 10µF/25V
7. Breadboard, Connecting wires, BNC Cables and Probes

PRACTICE PROCEDURE
1. Unbiased Clippers
1. Connect the circuit as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Unbiased series negative clipper Figure 2: Unbiased series positive clipper

Figure 3: Unbiased shunt positive clipper Figure 4: Unbiased shunt negative clipper
2. Apply sine wave of 10Vp-p, 1 kHz from function generator.
3. Observe the input, output waveforms and its transfer characteristics on Oscilloscope screen.
Repeat the above steps for Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4.
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Design 1: For the given transfer characteristic curve design a suitable limiter circuit.

1. Verify the design by applying sine wave of 10Vp-p, 1 kHz from function generator.
2. Sketch the output waveforms.

2. Biased Clippers
1. Connect the circuit as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Biased Shunt Positive Clipper Figure 6: Biased Series Negative Clipper

2. Apply sine wave of 10Vp-p, 1 kHz from function generator and 2 V dc from regulated power supply.
3. Observe the input, output waveforms and its transfer characteristics on Oscilloscope screen.
Repeat the above steps for Figure 6.

3. Clampers
1. Connect the circuit as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7: Unbiased Negative Clamper

2. Apply sine wave of 10Vp-p, 1 kHz from function generator.
3. Observe the input and output waveforms on Oscilloscope screen.

RESULT
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INFERENCE

Components Marks Marks obtained

1 Connection and Conduction 10

2 Graph, Inference & Result 10