The new Component Tester designed and developed by Scientific is used with Scientific
Digital Storage Oscilloscopes for instant display of a test pattern to indicate whether or
not components are faulty.
The CT can be used for quick checks of all semiconductors,
resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Certain tests can also be made to integrated circuits.
All these components can be tested in and out of circuit. Since this circuit operates with
mains frequency (50 Hz) and a voltage of 8.5 Vrms max. (open circuit) the indicating
range of the CT is limited to a range from 20 Ohms to 4.7 K. Below and above these
values, the test pattern shows only short-circuit or open circuit. For the interpretation the
displayed test pattern, these limits should always be born in mind. However, most
electronic components can normally be tested without any restriction.