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To test an IGBT with a multimeter: 1. Use the multimeter in diode-checking mode with a battery voltage below 20V. 2. Check the collector-emitter junction by shorting the gate to the emitter and taking diode readings between the collector and emitter. 3. Check for gate oxide damage by measuring resistance from the gate to the collector and emitter, which should be infinite on a good device.

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To test an IGBT with a multimeter: 1. Use the multimeter in diode-checking mode with a battery voltage below 20V. 2. Check the collector-emitter junction by shorting the gate to the emitter and taking diode readings between the collector and emitter. 3. Check for gate oxide damage by measuring resistance from the gate to the collector and emitter, which should be infinite on a good device.

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To test an IGBT with a multimeter: 1. Use the multimeter in diode-checking mode with a battery voltage below 20V. 2. Check the collector-emitter junction by shorting the gate to the emitter and taking diode readings between the collector and emitter. 3. Check for gate oxide damage by measuring resistance from the gate to the collector and emitter, which should be infinite on a good device.

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To test an IGBT with a multimeter: 1. Use the multimeter in diode-checking mode with a battery voltage below 20V. 2. Check the collector-emitter junction by shorting the gate to the emitter and taking diode readings between the collector and emitter. 3. Check for gate oxide damage by measuring resistance from the gate to the collector and emitter, which should be infinite on a good device.

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How To Test an IGBT Using Multimeter

Tech By Jhasketan Garud May 10, 2016

To test an IGBT with Multimeter , the meter should be used in diode-checking mode. It should
have battery voltage of less than 20V (a typical unit using 9V battery is alright).

To test collector-emitter junction:

1. With the module out of circuit, remove the conductive foam and short the gate to the
emitter.
2. With multimeter in diode-check mode, the collector to emitter should give a normal diode
reading with positive on the emitter and negative on the collector.
3. The multimeter should read open or infinite with positive on the collector and negative on
the emitter. Damages IGBTs may test as shorted in both positive and negative directions,
open in both directions , or resistive in both directions.

For gate oxide test : With multimeter in resistance mode, the resistance from gate to collector
and gate to emitter should be infinite on a good device. A damaged device may appear shorted or
have resistance leakage from gate to collector and/or emitter.

Using Multimeter
Tech By Jhasketan Garud May 10, 2016

To test an IGBT with Multimeter , the meter should be used in diode-checking mode. It should
have battery voltage of less than 20V (a typical unit using 9V battery is alright).

To test collector-emitter junction:

1. With the module out of circuit, remove the conductive foam and short the gate to the
emitter.
2. With multimeter in diode-check mode, the collector to emitter should give a normal diode
reading with positive on the emitter and negative on the collector.
3. The multimeter should read open or infinite with positive on the collector and negative on
the emitter. Damages IGBTs may test as shorted in both positive and negative directions,
open in both directions , or resistive in both directions.

For gate oxide test : With multimeter in resistance mode, the resistance from gate to collector
and gate to emitter should be infinite on a good device. A damaged device may appear shorted or
have resistance leakage from gate to collector and/or emitter.

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