Define clipper and clamper.

Define clipper and clamper.
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Clipper: A clipper is a type of diode network that has the ability to “clip off” a portion of the input signal without distorting the remaining part of the alternating waveform.

Clamper: The circuit with which the waveform can be shifted in such a way that a particular part of it(say positive or negative peak) is maintained at a specified voltage level is called a clamper. 

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It is a circuit which introduces a D.C level to a A.C signal. 
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Clipper: The circuit with which the waveform is shaped by removing (or clipping) a portion of the applied wave is known as a clipper. 

Clamper: A circuit that shifts either positive or negative peak of the signal at a desired dc level is known as a clamping circuits or clamper. These circuits are also called D.C. restorer or D.C. inserter
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