Testing components electronic circuits and diagrams. Basic electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes and transistors are widely used in any electronic devices and gadgets. M y name is jestine yong and im a professional electronics repairer and an instructor. Holes go all the way through the board from one side to the other. How to check a transistor with a digital multimeter sciencing. Hello friends in this vedio i explained how to check electronics components with digital multimeter in this vedio i explained about diode, resistor, transister and capacitor in next vedio i will.
Multimeters are instruments that allow the user to test or measure electronic components. The npn transistor should show an over limit message, and for the pnp, a voltage drop between 0. Mosfets are outstanding devices when it comes to amplifying or switching of various kinds of loads. Every fixer should know their way around a multimeter, which has just north of a zillion uses for testing electronic components and circuits. How to test electronic components with a multimeter our. So if youve measuring a 12v battery, use the 20v setting.
Though transistors are also largely applied for the above purposes, both the. You have to set the multimeter to a range that it can measure. May 23, 2018 hi, i am sure all of my blog reader understand that in the field of mobile phone repairing multimeter is a very the important tool without a multimeter you will not be able to measure anything in the field of the cell phone repairing so come let we try and understand how we can use the digital multimeter to measure ac current and dc voltage and how we can check basic electronic components. Often circuits like transistor radios fail after they have been used for many years, and it is useful to be able to mend them also when constructing equipment, circuits do not always work first time and it is necessary to faultfind. How to check electronics parts using a multimeter our pastimes. If you need to find out whether electronic components or circuits work, you can easily test them in your home with a multimeter.
General 3 3 table of components parts 4 4 component parts, description and location 5 4 accessory equipment 6 6 technical characteristics 7 6 packaging data 8 7 chapter 2. In this video i have showed you guys how to test electronic components like,transformer,inductors,capacitors,diodes,resistor,transistor,fuzes and. Aug 09, 2017 in this video i have showed you guys how to test electronic components like,transformer,inductors,capacitors,diodes,resistor,transistor,fuzes and bridge rectifier etc. Resistors are probably the easiest component to test with a multimeter. If any voltage is present, the value of resistance will be incorrect. The sparkfun digital multimeter, h favorited favorite 40. As this is complete multimeter tutorial for testing all basic electronics components you can click on the following time stamps to skip any portion of. Getting the most from your multimeter american radio history. A threerange milliammeter, a threerange voltmeter with a sensitivity of 2,000 ohms per volt, and a tworange ohmmeter are combined in this circuit. In case there is any fault in the track of the mobile phone pcb then it is solved or fixed. How to check a mosfet using a digital multimeter homemade.
This compilation is not intended as a complete survey of the field of electrical and electronic equipment testing. The ignition coils task is to induce a high voltage from a low voltage. Similarly, with the positive lead connected to the collector and the. For this purpose, take avo meter or digital multimeter and select resistance in avo meterrotate the knob to the. It can also be used to test continuity between two points in an electrical circuit. Most production facilities have some qa processcomponents go through before they leave the factory,but bad components do slip through. Resistors a twoterminal passive component that opposes the flow of current reduces the electric current and at the same time lowers the voltage levels in a circuit. A digital multimeter has a set of digits on the display and an analogue multimeter. It is a type of multimeter which functions digitally.
Tm 115511 electronic multimeter ts505u internet archive. Inspect the test leads before using to make sure there are no breaks or shorts. How to check a transistor with a digital multimeter. Resistors are designed to decrease electrical current. The test meter or multimeter is one of the most flexible items of test equipment. Learning to use the multimeter for checking and indentifying the electronic components. General 3 3 table of components parts 4 4 component parts, description and location 5 4 accessory equipment 6 6 technical characteristics 7 6 packaging data 8 7 cha. Digital multimeter working principle analyse a meter. A multimeter is a device thats used to measure electric current amps, voltage volts and. Dec 08, 2010 basic electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes and transistors are widely used in any electronic devices and gadgets. Because electronic circuits can cease to function if any one of their various components fail, circuit board troubleshooting can be a delicate and timeconsuming process.
Identify and measure most of the basic electronic components so that you can start to troubleshoot any type of electronics equipment. Hello friends in this vedio i explained how to check electronics components with digital multimeter in this vedio i explained about diode. Set a digital multimeter to diode test and an analogue multimeter to a low resistance range such as. This pool of electrons is available for electronic components to use. This ebook is written for beginners, hobbyist, technical collegeuniversity students and for those who have an interest in electronics or even seasoned electronic repairers. If you suspect that your circuit board has a bad transistor, you can test for a failure by using a multimeter. Components are attached to a printed circuit board. For the emitter to base step, connect the positive multimeter lead to the emitter and the negative to the base. Now why did we set the multimeter to the 20v dc setting. Analogue and digital multimeters have either a rotary selector switch or. How to check electronics components with digital multimeter.
To check if the resistor is in good condition or broken, we use a multimeter. How to check diode, resistor, capacitor, transistor, cable, wire, battery, fuse, switches. How to check parts of a mobile phone for fault mobile. The multimeter name is given to it to define its relevance for measuring multiple quantities.
To test the circuit, make sure your power is turned off. Jul 08, 2019 the post explains how to test mosfets using multimeter through a set of steps, which will show help you to accurately learn the good or faulty condition of a mosfet. Testing electrical and electronics components and devices with multimeter. Note the different length terminals on one of the capacitors. Digital multimeters typically have the ability to measure impedance, voltage, and current for electrical devices, from bus bars down to integrated chips. Chip level small parts of a mobile phone include small electronics components like capacitors, resistor, diode, coil, boost coil, coupler, regulator, transistors, are rarely or not tested for fault. Test each pair of leads both ways six tests in total. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. If you are in the electronic repair line you would know that checking electronic components in electronic boards can take up lots of your time especially if you do not know the short cut way to test it. Analog multimeter, digital multimeter, transistors 3 numbers resistors 3 numbers capacitors 3 numbers, and diodes 3 numbers. The surrounding components on a circuit board can greatly affect the reading. This tutorial will show you how to use a digital multimeter dmm, an indispensable tool that you can use to diagnose circuits, learn about other peoples electronic designs, and even test a battery. Follow along to master the three most basic functions of a multimeter.
Test meters or multimeters are used everywhere from home workshops to high technology laboratories and by people who range from electronics enthusiasts to students, and service engineers to high technology development engineers. Introduction to basic electronics, electronic components and projects. How to check electronics parts using a multimeter our. An electronic circuit is composed of various types of components. Now connect both ends of resistor with the avo or digital multimeter terminals.
Aug 23, 2017 hello friends in this vedio i explained how to check electronics components with digital multimeter in this vedio i explained about diode, resistor, transister and capacitor in next vedio i will. Multimeters are a tool that we use to measure multiple characteristics of electronics. The electronic multimeter is a device which is used for the measurement of various electrical and electronic quantities such as current, voltage, resistance etc. How to test all electronic components with multimeter resistor. Set the selector switch of the analog multimeter at rx100 range. Digital multimeter stepbystep guide mobile repairing online. For example, if a circuit required the use of a transistor, but the. I have spent countless hours testing and analyzing electronic components and found out the right and accurate ways to test them. Below is a quick breakdown of the most common components and functions they perform. The digital multimeter dmm is an essential tool in every electronic enthusiasts arsenal. The post explains how to test mosfets using multimeter through a set of steps, which will show help you to accurately learn the good or faulty condition of a mosfet. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mainly smd components are used in mobile phone and smartphones. Ignition coil structure the design of a conventional ignition coil is basically similar to that of a transformer.
If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Advanced ones check properties such as capacitance and transistor gain, but even the most basic ones are able to measure resistance, voltage and current. How to diagnose a circuit board with a bad transistor. Alongside the iron core, the main components are the primary winding, the. After 12 years in the repairing line, in 2003 i set up my own technical training center to train students who are interested in electronics repair.
Use an analogdigital multimeter to measure voltage, current and resistance for troubleshooting purposes. How to check basic electronic components using a multimeter. Digital multimeters are widely accepted worldwide as they have better accuracy. Using analog or digital multimeter in pcb, electronics or mobile phone repairing is must. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Diodes are one of the components that can be tested very easily. Throughhole soldering is needed to connect components to the board. The baseemitter be junction should behave like a diode and conduct one way only. Electronic multimeters it is one of the most versatile general purpose instruments capable of measuring dc and ac voltages as well as current and resistances. In 1991 i was hired by a firm to repair various electronics equipment.
Resistance measurements must be made with the current off. Electrical components unit 36 objectives after completing this unit, you will be able to. A multimeter is mainly used to measure the three basic electrical characteristics of voltage, current, and resistance. The resistor is an electronic component that has electrical friction. Identification of basic electronic components their characteristics. Using your multimeter, you can determine if a bulb has blown or a fuse is bad, or ensure that any other number of components has good electrical connectivity. Knowing how to conduct a test on this components using a multimeter would give you an idea on how to trouble shoot and repair any defective cellphones or electronic equipments at home. Few things hurt your ego more than spendingan afternoon fighting your code,only to realize hours laterthat a bad component was causing all of your problems. It uses only a few components but can also detect polarity, continuity, logic states and activity of multivibrators 16. I took my first electronics repair course back in the year 1987.
In most cases you cannot measure a component while it is incircuit. General guidelines always test the 3 before using it to make sure it is operating properly. Most electronic circuits use capacitors with smaller values such as 1p to. Since multimeters tend to show rms voltages, its easier to just refer to it as 120vac and remember that the peak postive and negative voltage are each 1. Electronic multimeters electronic circuits and diagrams.
How to use a multimeter to test resistors techrepublic. All the testing methods below uses a multimeter and hence its how to test fets especially the jfet and mosfet using a multimeter. How to check basic electronic components using a multi. A digital multimeter or dmm is test equipment used for resistance, voltage, current measurement and other electrical parameters as per requirement and displaying the results in the mathematical digits form on an lcd or led readout. A multimeter is an ideal piece of test equipment to help with fault finding an electronics transistor circuit. Component inside them are different because analog multimeter shows output in continuous form while digital multimeter shows output in digital form. It is also known as voltageohm meter vom or multimeter the important salient features of yom are as listed below. Basic electrical and electronic components passive devices devices or components which do not require external source to their operation. Start by setting the multimeter to the ohms scale, usually represented by the greek letter. How to diagnose a circuit board with a bad transistor sciencing.
Three primary electronic components are used in circuits. Simple secrets to speed up on how to test electronic components part i. This friction opposes the flow of electrons and thus reduces the voltage pressure placed on other electronic components b y restricting the amount of current that can pass through it. Use mydaq digital multimeter dmm to test mysnap components if they appear to be. A multimeter is an electronic instrument, every electronic technician and engineers widely used piece of test equipment. Figure 1 low resistance pipe high resistance pipe rough walls low pressure high.
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