Hi,
I finally tracked down a copy of Charles Hansen's "Semiconductor Tester" article from Popular Electronics May 1999. The device is a curve tracer which hooks up to a 'scope and looks an easy build given all the parts are still available.
I was curious if anyone had built this and could offer an opinion? Were there any suggested updates or errata for the design?
cheers
Paul
I finally tracked down a copy of Charles Hansen's "Semiconductor Tester" article from Popular Electronics May 1999. The device is a curve tracer which hooks up to a 'scope and looks an easy build given all the parts are still available.
I was curious if anyone had built this and could offer an opinion? Were there any suggested updates or errata for the design?
cheers
Paul
Don't know if you've seen this device:
http://www.arrl.org/qex/2006/07/qx7steber.pdf
software is pretty basic but a free download.
If Charlie has no objection's i'll post the schematic and part list for his curve tracer.
http://www.arrl.org/qex/2006/07/qx7steber.pdf
software is pretty basic but a free download.
If Charlie has no objection's i'll post the schematic and part list for his curve tracer.
I looked to find the original publication of Hansen's Semiconductor curve tracer, but could'n find it anywhere.
I am currently involved in collecting informations to built a curve tracer adaptor for X-Y Oscilloscope.
Please, can someone direct me to Hansen's construction project?
Thanks!
I am currently involved in collecting informations to built a curve tracer adaptor for X-Y Oscilloscope.
Please, can someone direct me to Hansen's construction project?
Thanks!
bear,
I imagine you are referring to the B&K Precision 501A model. I had the informations about this one.
mlloyd1,
When I click to your link, I am redirected to this thread. I don't know if the link is bad, or if I am not yet out of the "initiation purgatory" period... There is things, like sending PM, that I am not allowed to do at this moment.
Thanks for your inputs, I really appreciate it.
I imagine you are referring to the B&K Precision 501A model. I had the informations about this one.
mlloyd1,
When I click to your link, I am redirected to this thread. I don't know if the link is bad, or if I am not yet out of the "initiation purgatory" period... There is things, like sending PM, that I am not allowed to do at this moment.
Thanks for your inputs, I really appreciate it.
all:
i'm sorry, you're right about the link. i have no idea how that occurred.
let's try again:
http://bama.edebris.com/download/b&k/501a/501a.pdf
mlloyd1
i'm sorry, you're right about the link. i have no idea how that occurred.
let's try again:
http://bama.edebris.com/download/b&k/501a/501a.pdf
mlloyd1
mlloyd1 said:
I think I could possibly find a copy of the original paper for the Hansen's curve tracer at a local library.
But before I investigate any further, I would like to know what are the specifications of this tracer. What kind of curve(s) it may shows, what are the measurement ranges, etc.
Anybody knows?
Thanks!
But before I investigate any further, I would like to know what are the specifications of this tracer. What kind of curve(s) it may shows, what are the measurement ranges, etc.
Anybody knows?
Thanks!
spzzzzkt said:
I was curious if anyone had built this and could offer an opinion? Were there any suggested updates or errata for the design?
cheers
Paul
Paul,
What is your interest in this kind of measurement tool? Do you have a scope?
I started my construction project.
It would be nice to share what we know.
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