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transistor tester

  1. tutor_turtle

    Reliable and trustworthy transistor tester,,,

    Bought the DROK transistor checker on amazon for $40. I've used it for a few years now, but don't always trust it. Sometimes repeated testing of the same device shows different results. Yesterday I know I had shorted output transistors. This tester tested them as good, while a simple ohmmeter...
  2. oldvinyldude

    Testing and matching of transistors

    I am wondering how many transistors does one typically need to purchase, to get a 'matched' pair. With some amp designs relying on careful matching to achieve proper and balanced performance, I am looking for members experience. If I need a pair, how many transistors should I need to buy, in...
    • oldvinyldude
    • Thread
    • matched transistors transistor tester
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: DIY
  3. dlucy

    dlucy’s guide to transistor testers and curve tracers

    There are a bunch of devices and DIY kits that help one understand “does this transistor work” and often reveal a few basic performance specs. Below is a listing of some of these devices you may be interested in, some of the information about each device, and, hopefully, a bunch of comments from...
    • dlucy
    • Thread
    • cheap component tester curve tracer transistor matching transistor tester
    • Replies: 64
    • Forum: Solid State
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