Making an oscilloscope is relatively easy, while making a very fast oscilloscope is hard. There’s a trick that converts a mundane instrument into a very fast one, it’s been around since the 1950s, and ...

As cheap microcontrollers have given us an impressive range of test equipment trinkets to play with, it’s easy to forget some of the old standabys. A curve tracer for example, the relatively simple ...

Those who have access to an oscilloscope can use this simple accessory-circuit to display several of the characteristic curves of diodes and transistors. The table lists the possi- bilities. Log in ...

The ubiquitous diode—though you likely have a good understanding of this device, this primer of sorts acts as a quick-read guide, highlighting many of the essentials you need to know. The diode is a ...

When checking and verifying capacitors, inductors, diodes, bipolar transistors, and cables, the gamut of test methods can range from those used to confirm a defective component to identifying the ...

Abstract: This paper presents a pedagogical method for teaching diode's characteristic curve in laboratory using an oscilloscope without current probe. The results obtained by the instrument are ...

Oscilloscope is an essential test and measurement device that enables us to analyze AC and DC signals, visualize waves, and determine frequency. However, most traditional oscilloscopes are bulky and ...

Open TinkerCAD: Go to TinkerCAD's circuit simulation feature. Add Components: AC Power Supply: Select an AC voltage source to provide an alternating current input. Diode: Add a diode (preferably a ...