Measure DC Voltage: Knowing R = 1K

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- If the needle does not rise after 2 measurements: the diode is broken.

- If the needle reads 0  twice : the diode is shorted.

- If the two readings have almost the same value: the diode is leaking.

* Zener diode:

Measures like a rectifier diode.

* LED measurement:

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Like testing a rectifier diode, if:

- Two reversible measurements LED does not light up: LED is broken.

- If the LED is on, it means the LED is forward biased. The leg connected to the black stick is the Anode, the leg connected to the red stick is the Cathode.

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b) Measure BT:

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* Equivalent diagram of transistor:


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- Turn the meter to the Rx10 scale.

- Determine pin B: we measure the pins in turn until there is a fixed stick on 1 pin, the remaining stick touches the remaining 2 pins, the needle goes up, which pin the fixed stick touches, that pin is pin B. When we know pin B, we look at the color of the stick touching pin B, if the stick is black then the transistor is NPN type, if the stick is red then the transistor is PNP type.

- Determine pins C, E: When you know pin B, put 2 measuring sticks into the 2 remaining pins, short-circuit pin B with the pin where the needle is close to or more than half way up, that pin is pin C. The black stick is connected to pin C if it is NPN and the red stick is connected to pin C if it is PNP)

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- When inserting 2 measuring rods into 2 legs C, E, move the 2 rods back and forth, if:

+ Needle does not rise: Transistor is good.

+ Needle up: transistor is punctured.


c) FET measurement:

FET measurement is more complicated than BT, we need to pay attention to the following points:

- The component to be tested is FET or MOSFET.

- FET is N or P channel type.

- If it is MOSFET, see if it is continuous or discrete MOSFET.

We should pay attention to limit removing FET from the circuit when we are not sure what it is.

FET or MOSFET, determining the type of FET is very necessary because MOSFET is very sensitive to static electricity, so when in contact with MOSFET, we take some anti-static measures by:

+ Use a metal short circuit ring worn on the hand.

+ Ground the soldering iron tip used to remove and attach components.

+ Never remove or attach components while the circuit is still powered.

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* Measure to determine FET pins and type:

- Turn the scale Rx1K.

- Determine the G leg: we measure the legs in turn until there is a fixed stick on 1 leg, the remaining stick touches the remaining 2 legs, the needle goes up, which leg the fixed stick touches, that leg is the G leg. When we know the G leg, we look at the color of the stick touching the G leg, if the stick is black then the FET is an N channel, if the stick is red then the FET is a P channel.

- Measure the resistance value of the D, S pin pair. Several hundred several tens of K



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- Determine the D, S pins of N channel type: When you know the G pin, put the black stick on the D pin, the red stick on the S pin, use your hand to press the G pin. If the needle goes up and then holds it and the next time the needle returns, then the FET is good.

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- Determine the D, S pins of P channel type: When you know the G pin, put the red stick on the D pin, the black stick on the S pin, use your hand to press the G pin, if the needle goes up and then holds itself, then the FET is good.


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- Turn the scale Rx10K.

- Measure twice (change the measuring stick) at the G - S and G - D legs. If the needle does not rise, it is good.

If the needle goes up, the MOSFET is leaking or shorted.

- Note: between the D and S poles of the power MOSFET there is usually a buffer diode, so Rx1 has an upward direction, the polarity of the diode depends on whether the MOSFET is N-channel or P-channel.

- MOSFET test:

+ To check MOSFET, turn the Rx10K scale, depending on the MOSFET channel, place the appropriate measuring probe. For example, for N-channel MOSFET, place the black probe on pole D, the red probe on pole S, and vice versa for P-channel MOSFET.

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+ Use your finger to press, the needle jumps to position 0 tens of K ), good MOSFET.

* Note: To determine the G, D, S pins and the structure of the MOSFET accurately, look it up in books or online.

* Universal DVOM

1.3.1 – Measure DC or AC voltage)


Set the meter to DC or AC voltage scale


- Put the red meter probe into the VΩ mA jack and the black probe into the COM jack.

- Press the DC/AC button to select the measuring scale as DC if measuring DC voltage or AC if measuring AC voltage.

- Turn the switch to position V, set the highest scale if the voltage is not known, if the value is in decimal form, then reduce the scale later.

- Place the scale on the voltage to be measured and read the value on the LCD screen of the meter.

- If the measuring rod is placed upside down with the DC current, the meter will display a negative value.

1.3.2 Measure DC current (AC)

- Switch the red meter stick to mA scale if measuring small current, or 20A if measuring large current.

- Turn the switch to position A

- Press the DC/AC button to select DC or AC current measurement.

- Place the measuring probe in series with the circuit to be measured.

- Read the value displayed on the screen.

1.3.3 Resistance measurement

- Return the plug position as when measuring voltage.

- Turn the switch to the Ω measurement position, if you don't know the resistance value, choose the highest measurement scale, if the result is a decimal, reduce it.

- Place the measuring probes on both ends of the resistor.

- Read the value on the display.

- The resistance measurement function can also measure continuity. Suppose you measure a wire segment with a resistance scale. If there is continuity, the meter will make a beeping sound.

1.3.4 Frequency measurement

- Turn the switch to the FREQ or Hz position

- Set the scale as when measuring voltage.

- Place the measuring stick at the points to be measured.

- Read the value on the screen.

1.3.5 Logic Measurement

- Logic measurement is measuring into digital circuits) or measuring the command pins of the microprocessor, Logic measurement is essentially measuring the state of electricity - Symbol 1" or no electricity

0″, measurement as follows:

- Turn the switch to the LOGIC position

- Place the red stick in the position to be measured and the black stick on the ground.

- The display shows ▲ to indicate high logic level, and ▼ to indicate low logic level.

1.3.6 Measure other functions

Digital multimeters also have some other measuring functions such as Diode measurement, Capacitor measurement, Transistor measurement, but if we measure the above components, we should use a mechanical meter which will give better results and measure faster.

2.6 PRACTICE

2.6.1 Practice measuring resistance R)

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* Implementation process

Step 1: Prepare to select measuring tools, materials and equipment). Step 2: Assemble the circuit according to the diagram.

Step 3: Check for cold. Step 4: Power on.

Step 5: Check the safety of the connection points.

Step 6: Observe the measuring device. Read and record the results. Step 7: Apply the formula to calculate the resistance value.

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* Common errors, causes and remedies


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* Implementation process

Step 1: Prepare to select measuring tools, materials and equipment). Step 2: Assemble the circuit according to the diagram.

Step 3: Check for cold. Step 4: Power on.

Step 5: Check the safety of the connection points.

Step 6: Observe the measuring device. Read and record the results. Step 7: Apply the formula to calculate the resistance value.

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* Based on the results of the comments on the two diagrams above.

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2.6.2 Measure DC voltage: knowing R = 1k


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* Implementation process

Step 1: Prepare to select measuring tools, materials and equipment).

Step 2: Assemble the circuit according to the diagram. Step 3: Check for cold.

Step 4: Power on.

Step 5: Check the safety of the connection points.

Step 6: Observe on the measuring device. Read and record the results.

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2.6.3 Measurement of alternating current (AC) voltage

- Measure single phase AC voltage

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* Implementation process

Step 1: Prepare to select measuring tools, materials and equipment). Step 2: Assemble the circuit according to the diagram.

Step 3: Check for cold. Step 4: Power on.

Step 5: Check the safety of the connection points.

Step 6: Observe on the measuring device. Read and record the results.

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- Measure 3-phase AC voltage

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