1/3/2024 0 Comments Transistor tester dca55![]() ![]() I invariably check all components before use, especially semiconductors, so I first tested the JFET on my MK328 (bought as a bare PCB for about £6.00 several years ago and boxed up by me). To underpin these comments, I've recently built a project which uses a BF256B JFET. But for anyone who is thinking of buying one, a squint at the videos at the link I provided might enable a better-informed buying decision. The conclusions of the tests at the links I provided will be of no consolation to those such as myself who've already bought the DCA55, though in my case, it was just an impulse buy when Maplin were knocking them out on special offer for about £20, rather than the £86.00 they currently cost from RS. Hence, when I found the KainkaLabs reviews of four testers including the DCA55 and MK328, I thought I'd take a look, rather than to subjectively conclude that the DAC55 is the best of the bunch without having considered objective assessments of other equipment. ![]() I don't want to start a transistor tester 'beauty parade' but having found the Peak Atlas DCA55 somewhat limited and inconvenient to use as compared the Chinese MK328, I'd wondered if it was just my perception. I'm not knocking them or seeking to trash their products - I'm simply outlining the limitations of the DCA55 as compared to the Chinese MK328, both of which I've owned for some time. I'll say at the outset that Peak Atlas are an innovative small British company with a well deserved reputation for first class after sales service and support. This, by Dave Jones on EEV Blog is relevant to the MK328 bare PCB, that can presently be bought for a fiver: ![]() I'll refrain from comment, other than to concur with the concluding comments at 1.22:30 into the final part. The 328 transistor/inductance/capacitance/ESR/resistance meter can also be had boxed up with test leads for about £25.00. I also have three MK328 bare PCBs that I boxed up and fitted sockets to rather than the daft ZIF socket. I have an aging DCA50 and a DCA55 (bought when on offer before Maplin closed down). Part 2: Component Tester Shootout : Transistors, SCRs, TRIACsĬomponent Tester Shootout : Special Functions, Tear-down & Final Verdict Part 1:Component Tester Shootout : General Comparison and Diode Testing This 'shootout' by Roger, of KainkaLabs of the Peak Atlas DAC55, DCA75, the MK328 bare PCB and another component tester might be of interest, albeit they're rather long.: ![]()
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