Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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⌚Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Continuity & troubleshooting example
04:06 - Understanding diodes
06:04 - Diode biasing and testing
08:24 - Wrap-Up

We examine electrical continuity and diode testing using a digital multimeter, also called a DMM.

We’ve all heard the familiar multimeter beep when doing a continuity test, but what does it signify? We will also explain how a diode functions and demonstrate how to perform diode tests correctly using a DMM.

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