Can the diode test on a multimeter also work as a continuity test?
X Thread Starter x1222 Joined Oct 22, 2011 31 Nov 29, 2012 #1 Can the diode test on a multimeter also work as a continuity test?
spinnaker Joined Oct 29, 2009 7,830 Nov 29, 2012 #2 Of course. But most modern multimeter have an audio continuity tester making testing a lot easier.
M MKCheruvu Joined Nov 20, 2012 30 Nov 29, 2012 #3 Multimeter can indicte continuity but cannot represent diode data sheet charactristics.
crutschow Joined Mar 14, 2008 34,432 Nov 30, 2012 #4 The only difference between the diode test position and the normal resistance test is the output voltage. The diode test voltage is high enough to forward bias a diode whereas the normal resistance test is generally not.
The only difference between the diode test position and the normal resistance test is the output voltage. The diode test voltage is high enough to forward bias a diode whereas the normal resistance test is generally not.
