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Semiconductor chips can be tested out of circuit with handheld I.C's Testers manufactured by ABI Electronics Ltd

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New from ABI Electronics. CircuitMaster 4000M. PCB Diagnostics made easy and affordable.Order your CircuitMaster 4000M from Capetronics today.

Programmable
Auto Search Function
Compact
Self Test Mode
TTL,CMOS.VLSI. Interface, Memory

Last Updated: Friday August 13, 2010

The basic function of the ChipMaster Compact is to test a digital IC for correct logical functioning as described in the truth table and/or function table. The ChipMaster Compact applies the necessary signals to the inputs of the IC, monitoring the outputs at each stage and comparing them with the expected states. Any discrepancy results in a FAIL indication and the faulty pins are shown on the integral display. Additional functions are also provided, amongst them, test loops that can be used for internal integrity, detecting intermittent faults or simply providing a rapid method of exercising any IC for demonstration or educational purposes. Since the ChipMaster Compact contains an extensive IC library, it is not necessary to program the unit yourself other than to key in the IC number. It is also capable of identifying an unknown IC’s using the SEARCH mode - this is a feature that many users will find extremely valuable. It could take hours trying to figure out an IC with it’s name scratched off.

Lets face it... if you are involved in any way with electronics IC testing you need a good IC ( integrated circuit) tester as part of your test equipment arsenal. The IC tester (s) from ABI Electronics - LinearMaster and ChipMaster handhelds are not just IC testers that test 7400 and 4000 series IC's but can also test RAM and select CPU's, Op Amps, Opto-couplers low voltage regulators. Just so there is no confusion- Digital IC's are tested out-of-circuit using the ChipMaster and analog (analogue) IC's are tested out-of-circuit using the LinearMaster. There are two different IC testers here. One for digital TTL, CMOS chips and one for linear analog chips. These ABI Electronics Ltd handheld IC testers are far superior to the "low cost" testers on the market today. Don't be fooled by a cheap digital IC tester that does not test the full range of the 7400 and 4000 series IC's. Also don't fall prey to the overpriced Linear IC testers out there. Capetronics Inc has been using ABI testers in field since the early 1990's and have never been disappointed in their compact handheld IC testers and the top of the range ABI Electronics Ltd "in circuit" testers that are also offered. If you would prefer a quality and affordable IC Tester, then you had better arm yourself with these two Handheld IC Testers that are offered by ABI Electronics Ltd Visit their website for more information on other products that they offer. www.abielectronics.co.uk - CC

Digital ChipMaster in Picture below.

IC Tester ChipMaster from ABI Electronics sold by Capetronics Inc

Both IC Testers include an automatic search facility for unknown ICs and loop test modes for intermittent failure detection of IC's when under a load. Wall mount power supplies available for extended use. Two year warranty, free IC Tester software updates and ABI test technology built-in.

Low-cost hand-held battery operated out-of-circuit IC testers from ABI Electronics Ltd. Choose the ChipMaster Compact for testing digital ICs with up to 40 pins, or the LinearMaster Compact for analogue ICs up to 16 pins. Very valuable pieces of equipment to have on hand when doing troubleshooting of electronic printed circuit boards PCB's and PCA's. Have you ever been in the situation where you decided to replace all obtainable ic's (integrated circuits) on a pcb (printed circuit board) because you were not able to rapidly test them? Or what about having to build a test circuit on a bread board to test an Operational Amplifier? When time is money you can't go wrong with these inexpensive IC Testers.

Both IC Testers include a search function for unknown ICs and loop test modes for intermittent failure detection. This feature is especially welcome when you are having temperature related problems. Power adapters available too. Two year warranty, free software updates and ABI test technology built-in.

ChipMaster $849.99

LinearMaster $949.99

The LinearMaster Compact (pictured top right) emulates passive circuitry around the device under test to ensure that a comprehensive test takes place. High integrity
verification offers guaranteed levels of reliability in the results. Conditional and unconditional loop testing modes ensure that intermittent and/or temperature related faults are detected.

These handheld IC Testers are perfect for the Educational Sector and just as important and useful in the Professional arena. Being able to decisively eliminate a certain Op Amp or CMOS device on a PCB that you are repairing does not only give you peace of mind but more confidence and know how. Of course most technicians and engineers understand that if you have the right tool for the job repair time is significantly decreased. If you are the bench technician that replaces most IC's on a PCB or PCA blindly hoping to find a faulty IC then you need these handheld IC testers.
What about doing prototype boards and you accidently damage an IC and don't know it for the time being? This could take hours of tracing and checking logic. Simply use one of the IC testers from ABI and within seconds you will have found the damaged IC.
These IC Testers are also valuable in sorting out bins of mixed IC's and saving some money. I know every repair shop has that bin of IC's that they have collected over the years.