For Clipping of input AC signal a ______ is used.

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Option 1 : Diode
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Clipper circuit

Clipper circuits are the circuits that clip off or remove a portion of an input signal, without causing any distortion to the remaining part of the waveform. 

It is also known as the limiter circuit.

For the clipping of the input AC signal, a diode is used.

Based on the connection of the diode, the clipper is classified into the following types:

Series positive clipper

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Series negative clipper

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Parallel positive clipper

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Parallel negative clipper

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