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4.3
Diode and Transistor Test
The resistance range
Ω
x 1000 is suited for a rough func-
tional check on semiconductor elements. A resistance
measurement is an easy way to find a short circuit or an
interruption on a diode and/or a diode junction between
base, collector and emitter. The polarity of a diode and the
base connection of a transistor can also be determined by
this test.
This measurement does not destroy semiconductor ele-
ments to be tested as the 1.75 V voltage and the 100
μ
A
current are not exceeded.