SHUNT AND SERIES CLIPPERS

RATING

Student: TAGAO, MELJEAN-KATE L.

Date of Submission: October 24, 2018

ENGR. CRISTOPHER CAPILI

INSTRUCTOR
1. OBJECTIVE

1.1 General Objective

A. Shunt clipper, positive peak clipping without reference

B. Shunt clipper, negative peak clipping without reference

C. Series clipper, negative peak clipping without reference

D. Series clipper, positive peak clipping without reference

E. Shunt clipper, negative base clipping above reference level

F. Shunt clipper, negative base clipping below reference level

G. Series clipper, positive base clipping above reference level

H. Series clipper, positive base clipping below reference level

I. Series clipper, negative base clipping above reference level

J. Series clipper, negative base clipping below reference level

K. Series clipper(Biased)

L. Series clipper(Biased)

M. Series clipper (Biased)

N. Series clipper (Biased)

O. Shunt clipper using zener diode, negative clipping

P. Shunt clipper using zener diode, positive clipping

1.2 Specific Objective

Compare and contrast the different outputs in different kinds of clippers.

2. PARTS AND COMPONENTS

 Diode- an electronic device that has two electrodes and is used to convert alternating current to direct
current
 Function generator- its function is to display the frequency, peak voltage of the given circuit

 Oscilloscope- a device that uses a cathode ray tube to produce a visual record of an electrical current on
a fluorescent screen

 Resistor- a component used to control the flow of current in a circuit

3. PROCEDURES

In shunt clippers, the function generator is connected to the resistor in series with a diode which

may vary if it is in forward and reversed biased. Channel A is connected to the function generator while

channel B is connected between the resistor and the diode.

In series clippers, the placement of the resistor and the diode will just interchange based on the

series clippers. Channel A is connected to the function generator while channel B is connected between

the resistor and the diode.

Some shunt clippers have a voltage source that is located in series with a diode and connected to

the ground. In similarity, series clipper also has a voltage source which can vary the output waveform of

the circuit.
 4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM, RESULTS AND OBSERVATION

A. Shunt clipper, positive peak clipping without reference

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 2 has an amplitude of 15 V and clipped in
the positive peak value the positive peak value
 B. Shunt clipper, negative peak clipping without reference

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 2 has an amplitude of 15 V and clipped in
the negative peak value the positive peak value
 C. Series clipper, negative peak clipping without reference

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 2 has an amplitude of 15 V and clipped in
the negative peak value the negative peak value
 D. Series clipper, positive peak clipping without reference

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 2 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in
the positive peak value the positive peak value
 E. Shunt clipper, negative base clipping above reference level

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 1 has an amplitude of 15 V and clipped in
the negative base above reference level the negative base above reference level
 F. Shunt clipper, negative base clipping below reference level

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 2 has an amplitude of 15 V and clipped in
the negative base below reference level the negative base below reference level
 G. Series clipper, positive base clipping above reference level

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 2 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in the
the positive base above the reference level positive base above the reference level that has higher
frequency
 H. Series clipper, positive base clipping below reference level

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 2 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in
the negative peak above the reference level the negative peak above the reference level that
has higher frequency
 I. Series clipper, negative base clipping above reference level

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has amplitude of 10 V and negative base Design 2 has amplitude of 10 V and negative base
clipping above reference level clipping above reference level with higher frequency
 J. Series clipper, negative base clipping below reference level

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has amplitude of 10 V and negative base Design 2 has amplitude of 15 V and negative base
clipping below reference level clipping below reference level with higher frequency
 K. Series clipper(Biased)
Design 1
Design 1 has amplitude of 10 V and clipped inside
the original waveform without negative peak
voltages
Design 2
Design 2 has amplitude of 15 V and clipped inside the
original waveform without negative peak voltages
Design 1 has amplitude of 10 V and clipped inside the
original waveform
.

L. Series clipper(Biased)

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has amplitude of 10 V and clipping the positive Design 2 has amplitude of 15 V and clipping the
peak value and change in reference level positive peak value and change in reference level
 M. Series clipper (Biased)

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has amplitude of 10 V and output Design 2 has amplitude of 15 V and output
waveform is above the original waveform and waveform is above the original waveform and
clipped the negative peaks voltages clipped the negative peaks voltages
 N. Series clipper (Biased)

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has amplitude of 10 V and clipped inside the Design 2 has amplitude of 15 V and clipped inside
original waveform without positive peak voltages the original waveform without positive peak
voltages
 O. Shunt clipper using zener diode, negative clipping

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 2 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in
the negative peak voltage with a reference level the negative peak voltage with a reference level
 P. Shunt clipper using zener diode, positive clipping

Design 1 Design 2

Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in Design 1 has an amplitude of 10 V and clipped in
the positive peak value the positive peak value
 5. Conclusion
The design 1 and design 2 of A have the same characteristic that can clip the positive peak
voltage of the waveform without reference. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and change
in the peak voltage from 10 to 15, the wavelength shortened while the amplitude got higher. In
addition, a cycle was complete in a shorter period.

The design 1 and design 2 of B have a characteristic that can clip the negative peak voltage of
the waveform without reference. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and change in the peak
voltage from 10 to 15, the wavelength shortened while the amplitude got higher. In addition, a cycle
was complete in a shorter period.

The design 1 and design 2 of C have a characteristic that can clip the negative peak voltage of
the waveform without reference. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and change in the peak
voltage from 10 to 15, the wavelength shortened while the amplitude got higher. In addition, a cycle
was complete in a shorter period.

The design 1 and design 2 of D have a characteristic that can clip the positive peak voltage of
the waveform without reference. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and change in the peak
voltage from 10 to 15, the wavelength shortened while the amplitude got higher. In addition, a cycle
was complete in a shorter period.

The design 1 and design 2 of E have a characteristic that can clip peak voltage of the waveform
above the reference level. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and change in the peak
voltage from 10 to 15, the wavelength shortened while the amplitude got higher. In addition, a cycle
was complete in a shorter period.

The design 1 and design 2 of F have a characteristic that can clip peak voltage of the waveform
below the reference level. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and change in the peak
voltage from 10 to 15, the wavelength shortened while the amplitude got higher. In addition, a cycle
was complete in a shorter period.

In series clipper, the design 1 and design 2 of G have a characteristic that can clip peak voltage
of the waveform in the positive base above the reference level. From a virtual diode to a diode with
packaging and change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz, the amplitude is the same while the wavelength
is minimized. In addition, a cycle was complete in a shorter period.

In series clipper, the design 1 and design 2 of H have a characteristic that can clip negative peak
voltage of the waveform above the reference level. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and
change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz , the amplitude is change from 10 to 15, while the wavelength is
minimized. In addition, a cycle was complete in a shorter period.
 In series clipper, the design 1 and design 2 of I have a characteristic that can clip negative peak
voltage of the waveform above the reference level. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and
change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz, while the wavelength is minimized. In addition, a cycle was
complete in a shorter period.

In series clipper, the design 1 and design 2 of J have a characteristic that can clip positive peak
voltage of the waveform below the reference level. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and
change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz, while the wavelength is minimized and amplitude got higher. In
addition, a cycle was complete in a shorter period.

In series clipper (Biased), the design 1 and design 2 of K have a characteristic that a output
waveform inside the original waveform and clipping the negative peak voltages. From a virtual diode
to a diode with packaging and change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz, while the wavelength is
minimized and amplitude got higher. In addition, a cycle was complete in a shorter period.

In series clipper (Biased), the design 1 and design 2 of L have a characteristic that a output
waveform outside and below the original waveform and clipping the positive peak voltages. From a
virtual diode to a diode with packaging and change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz, while the
wavelength is minimized and amplitude got higher. In addition, a cycle was complete in a shorter
period.

In series clipper (Biased), the design 1 and design 2 of M have a characteristic that the output
waveform is above the original waveform and clipping the negative peak voltages. From a virtual diode
to a diode with packaging and change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz, while the wavelength is
minimized and amplitude got higher. In addition, a cycle was complete in a shorter period.

In series clipper (Biased), the design 1 and design 2 of N have a characteristic that a output
waveform inside the original waveform and clipping the positive peak voltages. From a virtual diode to
a diode with packaging and change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz, while the wavelength is minimized
and amplitude got higher. In addition, a cycle was complete in a shorter period.

In shunt clipper, the design 1 and design 2 of O have a characteristic that can clip negative peak
voltage of the waveform below the reference level. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and
change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz, while the wavelength is minimized. In addition, a cycle was
complete in a shorter period.

In shunt clipper, the design 1 and design 2 of P have a characteristic that can clip positive peak
voltage of the waveform above the reference level. From a virtual diode to a diode with packaging and
change in frequency from 1 to 100 Hz, while the wavelength is minimized. In addition, a cycle was
complete in a shorter period.