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Default How to test an IC voltage regulator with a DVM

On May 12, 9:23 pm, LVMilkman wrote:
Is there a way to test an IC voltage regulator with a digital volt
meter? I have a three pin adjustable voltage regulator and I need

to
know if it is bad.

Thanks!

Milkman


If there are no shorts between pins (totally trashed), the usual
method is to connect it up with the proper resistors and measure the
actual output under varying loads. Is there any other way?

GG