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Bill:
Hello everyone,

Pourriez-vous recommander un équipement de test essentiel pour la maintenance électronique, autre que les oscilloscopes, les multimètres et les caméras microscopiques thermiques ? Existe-t-il un instrument spécifique qui s'est avéré particulièrement utile lors de vos diagnostics de cartes électroniques ?

I appreciate any help you can provide.

nctnico:
A magnifier, magnifying lamp or low magnification microscope are good tool to inspect solder joints.
Bill:
I have this equipment, a magnifying glass with a lamp, I would like to get recommendations on test instruments for (microcontrollers, transistors, ...) The goal is to have tools that facilitate diagnosis, to speed up the maintenance process. Could you recommend suitable equipment for this purpose?
dobsonr741:
More details on the kind of electronics being repaired would help. In the absence of that, a generic answer is:

Beyond oscilloscopes, multimeters, and thermal imaging microscopes, here are some essential pieces of test equipment for electronic maintenance:

1. **Logic Analyzer:** Useful for diagnosing problems in digital circuits, particularly when dealing with microcontrollers or digital signal processing.

2. **Signal Generator:** Helps in testing and troubleshooting circuits by providing a variety of waveforms and signals.

3. **Soldering Station:** Essential for any form of electronic repair or prototyping. A good quality soldering iron with adjustable temperature control is crucial.

4. **Frequency Counter:** Useful for measuring the frequency of various components, especially in RF (Radio Frequency) applications.

5. **LCR Meter:** Helps measure inductance, capacitance, and resistance of electronic components, which is crucial in many diagnostic scenarios.

6. **Power Supply:** A reliable and adjustable power supply is critical for testing and powering circuits during diagnostics.

7. **Network Analyzer:** For more advanced diagnostics, especially in RF and high-speed digital circuits.

A specific instrument that has proven especially useful in diagnosing electronic boards is the **Spectrum Analyzer**. It is particularly valuable in identifying issues in frequency and signal strength, which is crucial in RF applications and in troubleshooting noise issues in circuits.
xrunner:

--- Quote from: Bill on December 14, 2023, 02:41:03 pm ---Hello everyone,

Pourriez-vous recommander un équipement de test essentiel pour la maintenance électronique, autre que les oscilloscopes, les multimètres et les caméras microscopiques thermiques ? Existe-t-il un instrument spécifique qui s'est avéré particulièrement utile lors de vos diagnostics de cartes électroniques ?

I appreciate any help you can provide.

--- End quote ---

By the time this thread ends every piece of test equipment made will be listed.  :-DD
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