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In article <BzB8rD.BDp@hfglobe.intel.com>, dcovell@hfglobe.intel.com (David Covell) writes...
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>I'm preparing to outfit myself with a basic bench setup, ie scope, function
>generator, power supply, DMM, and transistor tester (lots of in-circuit
>go/no go testing). As always when I begin to shop for things I start with

	Although we don't quite reach the high end of scopes etc, we do run the
	gaumut from very simple to complex computer controlled scopes. Cheap
	to very complex DMM's etc. For home/most service requirements, in our
	estimate, KISS.

	We have some esoteric measurements we have to do where accuracy is very
	much required. These procedures take a lot of time and fancy equipment.
	For those cases, we roll out the humongous hardware, roll up our sleeves,
	and prepare to spend some time really taking data.

	Over the weekend, I did some trouble-shooting on an older stereo amp.
	(Damn, Knight Kit filter caps tend to dry out after 25 years or so.)
	I didn't need precision measurement technics, all I needed was a go-
	no-go indication of was the power supply ripple .05 volts, .5 volts,
	or 5 volts.

	Some other suggestions.

	In circuit transistors testers. - Sometimes they do, sometimes they
	don't. We've got a couple, but they are not often used.

	Component signature analyzer. - Probably the most important device
	after a scope and dmm. Especially wonderful tool for servicing a
	stereo, (or any other unit,) where you can compare good/bad circuits.

	Capacitor analyzers. - Can get fooled by parallel circuits. Simplest
	analyzer is a box of assorted caps, 2 clip leads, and insulated fingers
	(for higher voltages.)

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