Electronics - Value Reading
Electronics - Value Reading
READING ANDTESTING
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ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS'
VALUEREADING
ANDTESTING
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES
Carry out the value reading of different electronic
Identify the test condition of electronic components
RESISTOR
An electronic component that has a fixed value of resistance in it is used in
the circuit to minimize, restrict and limit the current passing through the
circuitry. Resistance is expressed in ohms (Ω) and is made up of carbon,
cement, wire wound, or metal films. Resistor values can be measured using
an ohmmeter, but sometimes have codes to decode to easily read their
respective resistance value to double-check its meter reading. In contrast,
some have its values printed in its body.
A. READING RESISTOR VALUE
CARBON-TYPE RESISTOR
Most commonly used type of resistor
Has colors painted in its body,
indicating the resistors’ value in ohms;
Usually has four colored bands around
its body;
Start reading with the color that is
nearest to one of the resistor’s end;
B. Testing Resistor's Condition with Ohmmeter
TEST CONDITIONS:
A. Good Resistor - measured value is within the highest and lowest allowed
(tolerances)
B.Open Resistor - no defection of the ohmmeter pointer in any setting C.
Shorted Resistor - ohmmeter pointer defects to zero resistance in any setting D.
High Resistance - measured value is more than the highest allowed value E.
Low Resistance - measured value is less than the lowest allowed value.
CAPACITOR
An electronic component that
stores or charges voltage with its
two insulated plates inside its case
known as “dielectric", holds and
releases or discharges it when
needed in the circuit.
2nd number/digit
multiplier/number of zeroes
NUMBER CODE
1st significant figure is the 1st number/digit
2nd significant figure is the 2nd number/digit
3rd significant figure is the multiplier/number
of zeros
TESTING CAPACITOR:
1. Use multitester (VOM) to test the condition of a capacitor
2. Set the tester to the ohmmeter range, as indicated below:
VOM SETTING:
0.001 uF - 0.9 uF - set to R x 10k
1 uF - 100 uF - set to R x 1k
101 uF - 1000 uF - set to R x 10
1001 uF - 6800 uF - set to R x 1
3. When testing polarized capacitors (electrolytic), make sure that the right
test prod touches the correct polarity. The longer lead is the positive
terminal (for red test prod), while the shorter lead is the negative terminal (
for black test prod)
TEST CONDITIONS:
LEAK CAPACITOR Deflect to the right but does not deflect back
DIODE
An electronic component that
allows the flowing or passing
through of current in the circuit
in only one direction, with its two
terminals;
ANODE (+ terminal)
CATHODE (- terminal)
TESTING DIODES:
1.
Use multitester (VOM) to test the condition of a
resistor. 2.
Set the tester to the ohmmeter, Range x1 or x10
TEST CONDITIONS:
TEST CONDITIONS FORWARD BIAS REVERSE BIAS Deflect to a certain
TRANSISTOR
an electronic device that oscillates (moves
back and forth), amplifiers (increases or
intensifies), switches and rectifier (convert)
electrical current that passes through the
circuits.
Direction: Write down the color values of the following resistors on the blanks
provided.
1. 2. 5% 33
100 ohms ± 2
ohms ± %
Direction: Write down the coded value of the following ceramic capacitor.
33
1.
4
2.
10 2
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