Testing Zener Diodes and limitations of the Hameg HM307 curve Tracer - #114

Testing Zener Diodes and limitations of the Hameg HM307 curve Tracer - #114

Some higher voltage Zener diodes may not register correctly on component testers and curve tracers, here is a test method.

Update
Since recording this in November 2021, I am grateful to medelec35 who commented on a previous video ( Farnell Power Supply Unit E30/1 Refur... ), explaining the use of the A and K connections on the TC1 component tester.


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Lab equipment
Oscilloscope (Analog) – Hameg HM 307
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Oscilloscope (Digital) – Siglent SDS 1104X-E
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Function Generator – Siglent SDG 1032X
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Signal Generator – Rapid Electronics 85-1200
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Spectrum Analyser – Siglent SSA 3021X Plus
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Bench Multimeter – East Tester ET3240
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Bench Multimeter - Simpson Model 465 Series 3
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LCR Meter – RuoShui 4090C
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