Diode Tests - Agilent Technologies U1272A Quick Start Manual

Diode tests

Set up your multimeter as shown in the figure below to per-
form diode tests.
Auto-diode tests (U1272A only):
• The Auto-diode function tests both the forward bias and
reverse bias directions of your diode simultaneously. The
forward bias voltage is shown on the primary display and
the reverse bias voltage is shown on the secondary display.
•
with a brief beep if the diode is found to be in good condi-
tion.
U1271A/U1272A Quick Start Guide
U1271A/U1272A Handheld Digital Multimeter
Auto
will be indicated briefly on the secondary display along
is shown if the diode is out of the thresholds.
Performing Measurements and Tests
Press until
the display to use the auto diode
function.
is shown on
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