Howdy,
Im repairing a board full of smd schottkeys -- possibly zeners. The schematic shows schottkeys however a search of the mfg marking (WG 2 subscript 0) implies zeners. from (smd.yooneed.one)
I've used three meters: a Uni-t, a fluke and a cheap astroai. Completely inconsistent readings. I just received the EEVBlog 235 today and it's given the most consistent so far. Most read OL, with a small section reading in a pattern of 0, 2.9v and then OL.
Only about a 1/4 of them read at all and I'm wondering if it's the meter. It shouldn't be but i've now tried 4 meters! They cant all be defective!
Is it the range? Can the 235 not read these? I haven't worked out exactly what diodes they are but they really fit an image of zener.
Do I need the 15v diode function of the 121GW? (the inaccuracies from reviews have put me off of it somewhat but it was the first choice for the diode test and data logging. As well, I noticed Dave writing that he gets the vibe the manufacturer doesn't want to continue making them. \
Is there a reasonable approach to getting correct or even ANY readings from these diodes?
I am considering a Brymen 869s however reading the range it shows only 3v for diodes. Im leaning toward these being 10v zeners but still, why would only a few give readings other than OL?
Yes I'm fairly new to doing this level of testing/repair.
Thanks for reading.