Can most components be measured in-circuit?
Some measurements are hard to make in-circuit, but MDAs provide methods that allow very high test coverage. Some of these methods are: Low-amplitude ranges that prevent diode turn-on. Complex-impedance measurements that can individually discriminate among capacitive, inductive and resistive components of parallel networks. Choice of measurement frequencies to optimize impedance of measured components compared to parallel components. Use of multipoint guarding to eliminate or reduce the effect of parallel impedances.
Related Questions
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