U3401A-ABA AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, U3401A-ABA Datasheet - Page 46

• Manufacturer Part Number: U3401A-ABA
• Description: English Users And Service Guide 3400
• Manufacturer: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Specifications of U3401A-ABA

• Rohs Compliant: NA
• For Use With: U3400 Series U3401A Dual Display Multimeter

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Figure 2-7 Forward-biased diode/continuity test terminal connection and display
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Operations and Features
N O TE
The cathode of a diode is indicated with a band.
4 Read the display.
5 Reverse the probes and measure the voltage across the diode again
(refer to
guidelines:
• A diode is considered good if the multimeter displays OL in reverse
• A diode is considered shorted if the multimeter displays
• A diode is considered open if the multimeter displays OL in both
Forward
bias
bias mode.
approximately 0 V in both forward and reverse bias modes, and the
multimeter beeps continuously.
forward and reverse bias modes.
Figure 2-
+
–
Test current
8). Assess the diode according to the following
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