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Diode Clamper Circuit Lab Guide

This lab document describes measuring the output voltages of diode-based clamper circuits using an oscilloscope. The objectives are to measure the output voltages of positive and negative clamper circuits, as well as biased clamper circuits. The document introduces clamper circuits and their operation, including a positive DC clamper. It then lists two tasks - to build and test a clamping circuit that clamps an input signal, and test clamper circuits using a resistor, capacitor, diode and battery. The results record the calculated and measured output voltages of the circuits.

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Diode Clamper Circuit Lab Guide

This lab document describes measuring the output voltages of diode-based clamper circuits using an oscilloscope. The objectives are to measure the output voltages of positive and negative clamper circuits, as well as biased clamper circuits. The document introduces clamper circuits and their operation, including a positive DC clamper. It then lists two tasks - to build and test a clamping circuit that clamps an input signal, and test clamper circuits using a resistor, capacitor, diode and battery. The results record the calculated and measured output voltages of the circuits.

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CPE-231 Electronic Devices and Circuits

LAB # 5
To display the output of diode-based clamper circuit using hardware tools

Name Usama Dilawer Butt

Registration Number FA18-BCE-104

Class FA18-BCE-A

Instructor’s Name Syed Junaid Akhtar


Objectives:

 To measure the output voltages of diode based positive and negative


clamper circuits using digital storage oscilloscope (DSO).
 To measure the output voltages of diode based biased clamper circuits using
digital storage oscilloscope (DSO).

INTRODUCTION:

Clampers are designed to “clamp” an alternating input signal to a specific level


without altering the peak to peak characteristics of the waveform. Clampers are
easily distinguished form clippers in a way that they include a capacitive element.
A typical clamper will include a capacitor, diode, and resistor with some also
having a dc battery. The best approach to the analysis of the clampers is to use step
by step approach. The first step should be an examination of the network for that
part of the input signal that forward biased the diode. Choosing this part of the
input signal will save time and some unnecessary confusion. With the diode
forward biased the voltage across the capacitor and across the output terminals can
be determined. For the rest of the analysis it is then assumed that the capacitor will
hold on to the charge and voltage level established during this interval of the input
signal. The next part of the input signal can then be analyzed to determine the
effect of the stored voltage across the capacitor and the open-circuit state of the
diode.

The analysis of a clamper can be quickly checked by simply noting whether the
peak-to-peak voltage of the output signal is the same as the peak-to-peak voltage of
the applied signal. This check is not sufficient to be sure the entire analysis was
correct but it is a characteristic of clampers that must be satisfied.

In Figure 5.1 a positive dc clamper is shown. The clamper operates as follows:


During the negative half-cycle of the input voltage, the diode turns on. At the
negative peak, the capacitor charges up to Vp with the polarity shown and the
output voltage is zero. As the voltage grows beyond the negative peak, the diode
shuts off.
LAB TASKS:
Task 1: Design a clamping circuit which is able to perform the function as shown in
Figure

Circuit:
Vi
+ Vc -
4V

+
+
1µF

Vo -
R

Vi
t
-

-4V

Circuit on Breadboard:

Results/Figures:
Vc(calculated) with “ON” state = _____4.7V___
V (calculated) with “ON” state = _____0.7V___
0

Vc(calculated) with “OFF” state = _____4.7V___


V (calculated) with “OFF” state = _____-7.3V___
0

Task 2: Clampers (R, C, Diode Combination with a DC battery)

Circuit:

Vi
4V

+ Vc - t
+

+ Vo -

R -4V
Vi

E 1.5
-

Circuit on Breadboard:
Results/Figures:

Vc(calculated) with “ON” state = _____6.2V___


V (calculated) with “ON” state = _____2.2V___
0

Vc(calculated) with “OFF” state = _____6.2V___


V (calculated) with “OFF” state = _____-5.8V___
0

CONCLUSION:

We have learned about clamper and also find its ac and dc output voltages of diode base positive and
negative clampers circuits and draw its waveform using oscilloscope.

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