testing trans

[kjn4685]

Is it possible to test a transistor with a oscilloscope I hope that this is the right place to post

[David Hess]

Not directly but an oscilloscope in X-Y mode can be used as part of a curve tracer.

[kjn4685]

Ok how would I do this.

[fpliuzzi]

kjn4685,
Alan (w2aew) made a video where he demonstrates how to make and use a simple oscilloscope based component tester. If you're curious check out the following thread...

www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/dirt-cheap-and-simple-scope-based-component-tester-curve-tracer/

[GreyWoolfe]

kjn4685,
Alan (w2aew) made a video where he demonstrates how to make and use a simple oscilloscope based component tester. If you're curious check out the following thread...

www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/dirt-cheap-and-simple-scope-based-component-tester-curve-tracer/

And it works quite well, also.  I made a little printed circuit board for it and mounted it inside a case along with a 5Vdc power supply for a multitasking box.