GW Instek GDS-200 Series User Manual - Manual (Page 149)

OPERATION
149
Diode Measurement
Back Ground The diode test checks the forward bias
characteristics of a diode by running a constant
forward bias current through the DUT and
measuring the forward voltage drop.
Connection
10A MAX
FUSED
V W COM A mA
GDS-220 Digital Storage Oscilloscope
200 MHz 1GSa/s
COM V
W
CAT II 600V
CAT III 300V FUSED
600mA MAX
Steps 1. From the multimeter settings choose the diode
measurement.
Diode =
2. The selected mode will be previewed in the
lower corner.
Diode key
Multimeter
settings
Preview screen
3. Press anywhere outside of the multimeter
settings area to return to the main display.
4. OPEN will be displayed when the diode passes
the diode test.