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• Integrated circuits are complex devices that are built using basic electronic components.
• The IC signatures resemble zener diodes.
• There are many causes for IC failures and the Tracker 2700 can display its "health" as
resistive leakage, an open or a short.
• Functionally identical pins on a single IC out-of-circuit will display the same signature.
• The most common point for reference is ground, but V
CC
or another point might give a more
informative signature.
• Different logic families exhibit different characteristic signatures.
• To simplify the large number of signature variations, use the comparison test strategy with
the Tracker 2700. The Tracker 2700 features alternate switching and display of the A and B
channels to allow comparison of two individual signatures.
• Testing for faulty IC’s is one of the more common uses for the Tracker 2700. A technician
can compare IC’s in or out of circuit.
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