Identify the above clipper circuit type? 

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  1. Series negative clipper 
  2. Series positive clipper 
  3. Parallel negative clipper 
  4. Parallel positive clipper 

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Option 2 : Series positive clipper 
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The following circuit is a series positive clipper.

Series positive clipper

The diode is connected in series with the load, hence it is a series clipper.

In the output waveform, the positive part is clipped, hence it is a 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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