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Diode test, E32) – GW Instek GDM-8200A User Manual User Manual

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GDM-8200A Series User Manual

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Diode Test

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Diode test checks the forward bias characteristics of a
diode by running a constant forward bias current, approx.

0.5mA, through the DUT.

1. Activate diode
test

Press the

key once.

2. Diode mode
display appears

+ V

Indicates Diode test

DIODE

2nd display shows the title

3. Connect the
test lead and
measure

Connect the test lead between the

and COM port; Anode-V,

Cathode-COM. The display updates

the reading.

COM