double-diode limiter

double-diode limiter

[¦dəb·əl ¦dī‚ōd ′lim·əd·ər]

(electronics)

Type of limiter which is used to remove all positive signals from a combination of positive and negative pulses, or to remove all the negative signals from such a combination of positive and negative pulses.

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