Applications of low pass RC :

What is the difference between clipper and clamper?

1. The main difference between clipper and clamper is their function; clipper limits the
voltage while clamper shifts in upwards or downwards.
2. The usage of energy storing element also creates a key difference between Clipper
and Clamper, Clipper does not require capacitor while clamper circuit cannot be
completed without energy storing element, i.e. capacitor.
 3. The output waveform obtained from clipper circuit appears in the different shape
than that of input, while the shape of the waveform in the clamper circuit remains
exactly same after clamping of the signal.
4. The clipper is also known as a current delimiter, voltage delimiter or amplitude
delimiter while clamper circuit is also considered as voltage multiplier circuit.

What is the relationship between the clipping level and the DC voltage?
The maximum DC voltage level will serve as the reference point for clipping, in such a way that any
signals that will exceeds level will be clipped! and a clipped signal is a distorted signal, so in practice
the designer will be limiting the gain of the amplifier way below the maximum rail voltage..

Distinguish between series and shunt clippers?

In series clippers, the diode is connected in series with the output load resistance. In
shunt clippers, the diode is connected in parallel with the output load resistance.