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This document provides procedures for testing various electronic components using a multimeter. It describes how to test resistors, LEDs, wires, microphones, batteries, fuses, integrated circuits, varistors, potentiometers, and electrolytic capacitors. For each component, it lists the multimeter setting to use and steps to connect the probes and interpret the reading. The overall purpose is to demonstrate how to properly use a multimeter to test fundamental electronic components.

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This document provides procedures for testing various electronic components using a multimeter. It describes how to test resistors, LEDs, wires, microphones, batteries, fuses, integrated circuits, varistors, potentiometers, and electrolytic capacitors. For each component, it lists the multimeter setting to use and steps to connect the probes and interpret the reading. The overall purpose is to demonstrate how to properly use a multimeter to test fundamental electronic components.

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RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND


ARCHITECTURE

ASSSIGNMENT#1:
COMPONENT TESTING USING VOM

SUBJECT:
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT LABORATORY

TIME/DAY:
7:30 – 10:30AM / SATURDAY

BLOCK SECTION:
CEA – 04 – 401A

NAME:
ANDRE LEIGH LUIS J. RAPIZ

SUBMITTED TO:
ENGR. NORLAN S. SANTOS
1. RESISTOR

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST RESISTOR:


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the resistance (ohms) setting.
Choose a range higher than the expected resistance of the resistor.

STEP 2 – Calibrate the multimeter


STEP 3 - Connect the probes of the multimeter to the ends of the
resistor.
STEP 3 – The multimeter's needle should move to indicate the
resistance of the resistor. If the needle doesn't move, check the
connections and try again.

2. LED (Light Emitting Diode)

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST LED:


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the lowest resistance value

STEP 2 - Connect the positive probe of the multimeter to the anode


(longer lead) of the LED and the negative probe to the cathode
(shorter lead).
STEP 3 - If the LED lights up or the multimeter displays a voltage
drop within the expected range, the LED is functional.

3. WIRES

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST WIRES:


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the resistance (ohms) setting.

STEP 2 - Connect the probes of the multimeter to each end of the


wire.
STEP 3 - If the multimeter shows a high resistance or an open
circuit reading, it may indicate that the wire is broken or damaged.
In such cases, check for any visible signs of damage along the length
of the wire, such as cuts, fraying, or insulation damage.

4. MICROPHONE

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST MICROPHONE:


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the resistance (ohms) setting.

STEP 2 - Connect the probes of the multimeter to the terminals of


the microphone. Typically, microphones have two terminals for

connection.
STEP 4 - If the microphone is a dynamic type (e.g., dynamic or
moving-coil microphone), you should observe a resistance reading
on the multimeter. This resistance may vary depending on the type
and condition of the microphone but should typically fall within a
certain range specified by the manufacturer.

5. SINGLE CELL BATTERY

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST SINGLE CELL BATTERY:


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the DC voltage setting with an
appropriate range.

STEP 2 - Connect the positive probe of the multimeter to the


positive terminal of the battery and the negative probe to the
negative terminal.

STEP 3 - The multimeter should display the voltage of the battery.


Compare this reading with the labeled voltage of the battery to
ensure it is within an acceptable range.
6. FUSE

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST FUSE:


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the continuity testing mode or
resistance mode.

STEP 2 - Connect the probes of the multimeter to both ends of the


fuse.

STEP 3 - If the fuse is intact, the multimeter should display a low


resistance or beep to indicate continuity. If there is no continuity or
a very high resistance, the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.
7. INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (IC)

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (IC):


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the resistance (ohms) setting.

STEP 2 - Connect the positive probe of the multimeter to one of the

pins of the IC and the negative probe to another pin.


STEP 3 - Repeat this process for different combinations of pins,
ensuring that you test across multiple paths within the IC.
STEP 4 - When testing an integrated circuit (IC), you'll usually find
high resistance between most pin pairs, indicating an open circuit,
while some may show low resistance due to internal connections.

8. VARISTOR

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST VARISTOR:


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the diode testing mode.

STEP 2 - Connect the positive probe of the multimeter to one


terminal of the varistor and the negative probe to the other

terminal.
STEP 3 - The multimeter should display the forward voltage drop
across the varistor. If it shows a voltage drop, the varistor is
functional

9. POTENTIOMETER

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST POTENTIOMETER:


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the resistance (ohms) setting.

STEP 2 - Connect the probes of the multimeter to the two outer


terminals of the potentiometer.
STEP 3 - Adjust the knob or slider of the potentiometer and observe
the reading on the multimeter. It should change smoothly and
continuously from one end of the potentiometer's range to the
other.

STEP 4 - If the resistance reading changes smoothly with the


adjustment of the potentiometer, it indicates that the potentiometer
is functioning correctly.

10. ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

PROCEDURE ON HOW TO TEST ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR:


STEP 1 - Set the multimeter to the capacitance (farads) setting.

STEP 3 - Connect the positive probe of the multimeter to the


positive terminal of the capacitor and the negative probe to the
negative terminal.
STEP 4 - The multimeter should display the capacitance value of the
capacitor. Compare this reading with the labeled capacitance value
of the capacitor.

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