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Mar 24 2022

Measure a capacitor using an oscilloscope

Fred C (W6BSD)

In my last article, I showed how to measure an inductor using a known capacitor. This method could be used to measure a capacitor using a known inductor. This post will demonstrate a better and more accurate way to measure a capacitor using an oscilloscope. Usually, a capacitor's value is printed...

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Mar 19 2022

Measure an inductance or capacitance using an oscilloscope

Fred C (W6BSD)

Resistors, inductors, and capacitors are passive components used in every electronic circuit. Usually, the value is marked on the resistor or capacitor, either as a color code or a number. Often, inductors have no markings, especially those with a ferrite core or an air core. To measure their...

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