Diode Production Testing with Series 2600 System SourceMeter® Instruments

Diode Production Testing with Series 2600 System SourceMeter® Instruments

Performing single-point pass/fail DC tests on packaged diodes is critical to ensure compliance with manufacturers’ specifications and weed out defective devices before they are shipped. Most types of diodes undergo at least three basic DC parametric tests during this final inspection process: the Forward Voltage Test (VF), Breakdown Voltage Test (VR), and Leakage Current Test (IR). While the reliability of these tests is essential to ensuring product quality, it’s equally important that they be conducted quickly to maintain high production throughput.■