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A clipper circuit is an electronic circuit that is used to limit or "clip" the voltage of a signal to a certain level. It is commonly used in audio and video equipment to prevent the signal from exceeding a certain threshold.
The main purpose of a clipper circuit is to protect electronic equipment from damage by limiting the voltage to a safe level. It is also used to shape or modify signals in various applications.
A clipper circuit works by using diodes to limit the voltage of a signal. Diodes are electronic components that only allow current to flow in one direction. By placing diodes in a circuit in a certain configuration, the voltage can be limited to a certain level.
The sign of the output voltage in a clipper circuit can indicate whether the signal is being limited or not. If the output voltage is positive, it means that the signal is being clipped or limited. If the output voltage is negative, it means that the signal is being inverted or flipped upside down.
The sign of the output voltage can affect the signal in a clipper circuit by modifying its shape or amplitude. For example, if the output voltage is positive and the signal is being clipped, the peaks of the signal will be flattened. If the output voltage is negative and the signal is being inverted, the positive and negative peaks of the signal will be flipped.