• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.273-280
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• 1999

This paper presents the design and implementation of circuit analyzer system for the convenient troubleshooting and diagnosis of the electronics appliance using the curve tracer technology of analog signature analysis. The circuit analyzer provides advanced troubleshooting capabilities to simplify testing newer technology components such as CMOS and MOS circuits, its built-in pulse generator lets thoroughly troubleshoot gate-fired devices such as SCRs, TRIACs and optocouplers. The circuit analyzer while the power to the circuitry testing is turned of, so that avoid an accidental short that could cause further damage, its allow to analyze the impedance state of a solid-state component, which makes it perfect for finding leakage or substrate damage that has brought a system or PCB down prematurely. Because it can compare suspect components to known-good equivalents, it's verified the ideal application for troubleshooting when documentation is missing or incomplete.