Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video presents the basics of what a curve tracer is, then takes a brief look at the venerable Tektronix 576 Curve Tracer - inside and out. We then finish up by tracing some curves for a diode, BJT, JFET and a "mystery" device.

Notes: dorkage.com/youtube/Curve_Tracer.pdf

Some earlier videos on curve tracing:
Octopus:
youtube.com/watch?v=Gwo3pEH7hUE
Basic curve tracer with function generator and scope:
youtube.com/watch?v=WWY-pakm_OM
Three terminal curve tracer based on a step generator circuit:
youtube.com/watch?v=ZOLLoa2fH24

...and, my video on Tunnel Diodes:
youtube.com/watch?v=PuG8CCUbg58