User`s guide

Getting Started Tutorial 1
34450A User’s Guide 21
Checking diodes
• Measurement Method: Uses 0.5 mA ± 0.2% constant current source
• Response Time: 190 samples/ second with audible tone
• Input Protection: 1000 V (HI terminal)
Figure 1-15 Forward-biased diode terminal connection and display
Figure 1-16 Reverse-biased diode terminal connection and display
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Typical Forward-Biased Diode
Press Twice
Forward
Bias
Measurement Display
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Typical Reverse-Biased Diode
Reverse
Bias
Measurement Display
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