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Testing Diodes (see figure 5)
Measurement Operation(5)
red black
( figure 5)
Use the diode test to check diodes, transistors, and other
semiconductor devices. The diode test sends a current
through the semiconductor junction, and then measures
the voltage drop across the junction. A good silicon junction
drops between 0.5V and 0.8V.
To test a diode out of a circuit, connect the Meter as
follows:
1. Insert the red test lead into the HzVΩ terminal and
the black test lead into the COM terminal.
2. Set the rotary switch toΩ and press SELECT
button to select measurement mode.
3. For forward voltage drop readings on any semiconductor
component, place the red test lead on the component’s
anode and place the black test lead on the component’s
cathode.
The measured value shows on the display.
Note
l In a circuit, a good diode should still produce a forward
voltage drop reading of 0.5V to 0.8V; however, the
reverse voltage drop reading can vary depending
on the resistance of other pathways between the
probe tips.
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