Use this compact tool to quickly analyse various types of component. A quick and simple method of carrying out competent analysis without extensive research.
Although it's tiny in size, the Atlas DCA Pro is an incredibly versatile instrument that can be used to connect to and analyse a large selection of components. This tester can be used in combination with transistors (including darlingtons and digital as well as silicon and germanium, MOSFETs, JFETs, IGBTs, diodes and diode networks, LEDs and bicolour LEDs, zener diodes, voltage regulators and triacs/thyristors.
Upon connection to the component the DCA Pro will automatically identify the type of component, identify the pinout and also measure a range of component parameters such as transistor gain, leakage, MOSFET and IGBT threshold voltages, pn characteristics and more. The DCA Pro can also be directly connected to a PC via the supplied USB to carry out curve tracing with various different graph possibilities.
Parameter | Minimum | Typical | Maximum | Notes |
Bipolar Transistors | ||||
Measurable Current Gain (Hpe) Range | 2 | 32000 | 2 | |
HFE Accuracy (Hfe<2000) | ±3%±5Hfe | 2,8 | ||
Hfe Test Voltage (Vceo) | 3.0V | 9.0V | 2 | |
Hfe Collector Test Current | 4.75mA | 5.00mA | 5.25mA | |
Base Current for Vbe Measurements | 3.0mA | 4.0mA | 5.0mA | |
Vbe Accuracy | ±1%±0.006V | 8 | ||
Vbe Resolution | 3.0mV | 6.0mV | ||
Vbe for Darlington Identification | 0.95V | 1.00V | 1.80V | 3 |
Vbe for Darlington (Shunted Types) | 0.75V | 0.80V | 1.80V | 4 |
Vbe Threshold for Germanium | 0.55V | |||
Acceptable Vbe | 1.80V | |||
Base-Emitter Shunt Threshold | 50kΩ | 60kΩ | 70kΩ | |
Acceptable Collector Leakage | 1.5mA | 6 | ||
Leakage Current Accuracy | ±2%±0.02mA | |||
MOSFETs/IGBTs | ||||
Enhancement Mode Vgs(on) Range | 0.0V | 10.0V | 5 | |
Depletion Mode Vgs(on) Range | -5.0V | 0.0V | 5 | |
Vgs(on) accuracy | ±2%±0.02mA | |||
Drain Current at Vgs(on) | 4.75mA | 5.00mA | 5.25mA | |
Drain-Source voltage at Vgs(on) | 3.5V | 9.0V | 5 | |
Acceptable Gate-Source Resistance | 8kΩ | |||
IGBT Collector Saturation Threshold | 0.40V | 9 | ||
JFETs | ||||
Pinch-off Vgs/off Range | -10.0V | 2.5V | ||
Pinch-off Drain-Source Current | 0.5μA | 1.0μA | 2.0μA | |
Turn-On Vgs/on Range | -9.0V | 2.5V | ||
Turn-on Drain-Source Test Current | 4.75mA | 5.00mA | 5.25mA | |
Vgs Accuracy | ±2%±0.01V | |||
Transconductance (ges) Range | 99mA/V | |||
ges Test Drain Current Span | 3.0mA to 5.0mA | |||
ges Accuracy (<20mA/V) | ±5%±2mA/V | |||
ges Accuracy (>20mA/V) | ±10%±5mA/V | |||
Thyristors and Triacs | ||||
Gate Trigger Test Current | 8.0mA | 10.0mA | 12.0mA | 7 |
Load Hold Test Current | 10mA | 15.0mA | ||
Diodes and LEDs | ||||
Diode Forward Test Current |
4.75mA |
5.00mA |
5.25mA |
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Diode Forward Voltage Accuracy |
±1%±0.006V |
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Acceptable Vf for a Diode @ 5mA |
0.15V |
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Vf for LED Identification |
1.50V |
4.00V |
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Zener Diodes |
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Zener Voltage Range at 5mA |
1.8V |
9.0V |
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Zener Voltage Range Below 5mA |
9.0V |
12.0V | ||
Zener Diode Test Current |
0.50mA |
5.00mA |
5.25mA |
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Voltage Regulators |
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Input Test Voltage Range (Io<3.0mA) |
1.10V |
10.0V |
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Input Test Voltage Range (Io<5.0mA) |
8.0V |
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Quiescent Current Range (Io) |
0.00mA |
5.00mA |
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Quiescent Current Accuracy |
±2%±0.02mA |
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Dropout Voltage Range (Vpo) |
0.00V |
3.00V |
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Dropout Voltage Accuracy |
±2%±0.02V |
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Output Voltage Accuracy |
±1%±0.006V |
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Load Test Current |
0.13mA |
1.25mA |
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General Parameters |
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Peak Test Current into S/C |
-15.5mA |
15.5mA |
1 |
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Peak Test Voltage across O/C |
-13.5V |
13.5V |
1 |
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Short Circuit Threshold |
5Ω |
10Ω | 20Ω | 1 |
Battery Type |
1 x AAA, LR03, MN2400, Alkaline 1.5V |
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Battery Voltage Range |
1.00V |
1.50V |
1.60V |
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Battery Warning Threshold |
1.00V |
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USB Current Consumption |
500mA Peak Active ≤2mA sleep. |
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Dimensions (Body) |
103 x 70 x 20mm |