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    Testing a Zener-Protected SuperMESH MOSFET With A Multimeter

    Hi,

    I am trying to obtain a rough determination as to whether a component is burned out or not. It is a 10NK70ZFP Zener-Protected SuperMESH MOSFET and can be found here: https://cdn.badcaps-static.com/pdfs/...846f9f6885.pdf

    Can anyone give me any advice on what kind of readings I should get if the part is working properly?

    Thanks!
    Steve
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    Re: Testing a Zener-Protected SuperMESH MOSFET With A Multimeter

    I've removed the component from the circuit and checked it on the 20 ohm scale.

    G-D and D-G measure about .4 ohms. This is not a good thing I presume?

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      Re: Testing a Zener-Protected SuperMESH MOSFET With A Multimeter

      SORRY - MISTAKE:

      The measurements above should be S-D and D-S measure about .4 ohms, even after I short the source & gate together to discharge it.

      Is this a bad thing?

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        Re: Testing a Zener-Protected SuperMESH MOSFET With A Multimeter

        Originally posted by stevekasian View Post
        SORRY - MISTAKE:

        The measurements above should be S-D and D-S measure about .4 ohms, even after I short the source & gate together to discharge it.

        Is this a bad thing?
        Good / bad is an ambiguous concept. For example, your doctor tells you your chest pains are due to a 90% blockage of two of the arteries in your heart. They can easily insert stents. You'll be out of the hospital the next day, normal activities in a week. Is this good news or bad news?

        Similarly, yes, the MOSFET is bad. On the other hand, you can easily replace it rather than spend hours trying to locate a failed component.

        PlainBill
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          #5
          Re: Testing a Zener-Protected SuperMESH MOSFET With A Multimeter

          Thanks PlainBill. Much appreciated wisdom.

          Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it a good thing to know whether a high power component, such as a particular MOSFET, is bad in order to help realize what other potential problems may exist with the circuit?

          Thanks,
          SK

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            Re: Testing a Zener-Protected SuperMESH MOSFET With A Multimeter

            I think the more you know about it the better, whether or not you actually find out is a different matter...
            "Tantalum for the brave, Solid Aluminium for the wise, Wet Electrolytic for the adventurous"
            -David VanHorn

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              Re: Testing a Zener-Protected SuperMESH MOSFET With A Multimeter

              Originally posted by stevekasian View Post
              SORRY - MISTAKE:

              The measurements above should be S-D and D-S measure about .4 ohms, even after I short the source & gate together to discharge it.

              Is this a bad thing?

              Hi, and finally... it was good or bad? I have the same doubt
              Regards

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