KALYANI GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE

NAME: RAHUL MOI

ROLL:10200321038
DEPARTMENT: ECE
SUBJECT: ANALOG CIRCUITS
SUBJECT CODE:EC402
YEAR:2 ND (4TH SEM)

TOPIC NAME: Technical Report on “Clamper Circuit”

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 ABSTRACT:

This technical report provides an overview of the clamper

circuit, its working, types, and applications. The clamper circuit
is an electronic circuit used to shift the DC level of a signal to a
desired level. The two types of clamper circuits are the positive
and negative clamper circuits. Positive clamper circuit shifts the
DC level of the signal in the positive direction, while the
negative clamper circuit shifts the DC level of the signal in the
negative direction. Clamper circuits have various applications in
television, audio, and voltage regulation. This report aims to
provide a comprehensive understanding of clamper circuits and
their applications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1.INTRODUCTION
2.BODY OF THE PROJECT
 Clamper circuit Working
Principle
 Components
 Types
3.APLLICATIONS OF CLAMPER
CIRCUIT
4.CONCLUSION
5.REFERENCE

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INTRODUCTION:

A clamper circuit is an electronic circuit that is used to

shift the DC level of a signal to a desired level. It is also
known as a DC restorer or a level shifter. The circuit is
used to add a DC offset to a signal. In this report, we will
discuss the working of the clamper circuit, its types, and
applications.

BODY OF THE PROJECT:

 Clamper circuit working principle:

The working principle of a clamper circuit is to shift the

DC level of a signal to a desired level. It is also known as
a DC restorer or level shifter. The circuit adds a DC offset
to a signal or removes the DC level of a signal. The
clamper circuit is used to clamp the input signal to a DC
level. The circuit consists of a diode, a capacitor, and a
load resistor.

When an input signal is applied to the clamper circuit, it

charges the capacitor to the peak voltage of the input
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signal. The diode is either forward-biased or reverse-
biased depending on the type of clamper circuit used.
During the positive half-cycle of the input signal, the
diode conducts and discharges the capacitor through the
load resistor. The output signal is shifted in the positive or
negative direction depending on the type of clamper
circuit used. During the negative half-cycle of the input
signal, the diode is in a non-conducting state, and the
capacitor charges to the peak voltage of the input signal.

The output signal of the clamper circuit is the sum of the

input signal and the DC offset voltage. The DC offset
voltage is equal to the peak voltage of the input signal.
The clamper circuit is used in various applications such as
television, audio, and voltage regulation. In television, the
clamper circuit is used to synchronize the vertical
synchronization pulse. In audio applications, the clamper
circuit is used to remove the DC level of the audio signal.
In voltage regulation applications, the clamper circuit is
used to regulate the voltage level of a signal.
 Components:
The components of a clamper circuit
include a diode, a capacitor, and a load resistor.
 Types:
There are two types of clamper circuits-
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 I. Positive clamper circuit
II. Negative clamper circuit

Positive clamper circuit:

A positive clamper circuit is a type of electronic circuit

that shifts the DC level of the signal in the positive
direction. In this circuit, the diode is connected in series
with the capacitor and the resistor is connected in parallel
with the capacitor. The input signal is applied to the diode
and the output signal is taken from the capacitor. The
capacitor charges to the peak voltage of the input signal.
When the diode conducts, the capacitor discharges
through the load resistor. The output signal is shifted in
the positive direction.
Negative clamper circuit:

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A negative clamper circuit is a type of electronic circuit
that shifts the DC level of the signal in the negative
direction. In this circuit, the diode is connected in parallel
with the capacitor and the resistor is connected in series
with the capacitor. The input signal is applied to the
resistor and the output signal is taken from the diode. The
capacitor charges to the peak voltage of the input signal.
When the diode conducts, the capacitor discharges
through the load resistor. The output signal is shifted in
the negative direction.

APLLICATIONS OF CLAMPER CIRCUIT:

There are various applications of clamper circuits.
Some of the applications are:

1.Television:

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In television, the clamper circuit is used to
synchronize the vertical synchronization pulse. The
vertical synchronization pulse is clamped to a fixed
voltage level using the clamper circuit.

2.Audio:
In audio applications, the clamper circuit is used to
remove the DC level of the audio signal. The
clamper circuit is also used to add a DC offset to the
audio signal.

3.Voltage Regulation:
In voltage regulation applications, the clamper
circuit is used to regulate the voltage level of a
signal. The clamper circuit is used to clamp the
voltage level of the signal to a fixed level.
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, a clamper circuit is an electronic circuit
that is used to shift the DC level of a signal. There are two
types of clamper circuits, positive and negative clamper
circuits. The positive clamper circuit shifts the DC level

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of the signal in the positive direction while the negative
clamper circuit shifts the DC level of the signal in the
negative direction. The clamper circuit has various
applications in television, audio, and voltage regulation.

REFERENCE:
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1. J. Millman and A. Grabel, Microelectronics, 2nd
edition, McGraw Hill, 1988.
2. J.V. Wait, L.P. Huelsman and GA Korn, Introduction to
Operational Amplifier theory and applications, McGraw
Hill, 1992.
3. P. Horowitz and W. Hill, The Art of Electronics, 2nd
edition, Cambridge University Press, 1989.
4. A.S. Sedra and K.C. Smith, Microelectronic Circuits,
Saunder's College11 Publishing,
Edition IV

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