Peak Atlas DCA75 Pro User Manual

Peak Atlas DCA Pro User Guide June 2019 – Rev 1.7
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Zener Diodes
The DCA Pro supports Zener diodes (and Avalanche
diodes). Additionally, the instrument can measure the Zener
voltage*.
Connect any pair of the 3 test leads to the Zener diode. Following analysis, the
component details are displayed.
In this example, a Zener diode with a
reverse voltage (Zener voltage) of
nearly 5.1V has been detected.
Additionally, the forward biased
voltage characteristic is measured,
0.702V at 5mA for this example.
The DCA Pro attempts to test the Zener diode with a current of nominally
5mA. For Zener diodes with a Zener voltage of more than about 7V, a lower
test current of 2mA or 1mA will be used. This is illustrated in the following
graph:
*The DCA Pro may not be able to identify Zener diodes with a Zener voltage
of more than 11V. It will however still identify the diode junction in its forward
biased mode.
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Peak Atlas DCA75 Pro Specifications

General

Brand	Peak
Model	Atlas DCA75 Pro
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English