You have been given a Silicon-based BJT transistor with the leads labelled as shown in the figure: Plastic Body TO-92 1. Emitter 2. Base 3. Collector 123 Given that this transistor is either a PNP or NPN variant, create a step-by-step procedure for using a DMM with "diode check" feature to identify whether (a) it's an NPN or PNP (b) it's a PNP or NPN that has failed in some way (e.g. failed as open, or as a short)

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You have been given a Silicon-based BJT transistor with the leads labelled as
shown in the figure:
Plastic
Body
TO-92
1. Emitter
2. Base
3. Collector
123
Given that this transistor is either a PNP or NPN variant, create a step-by-step
procedure for using a DMM with "diode check" feature to identify whether
(a) it's an NPN or PNP
(b) it's a PNP or NPN that has failed in some way (e.g. failed as open, or as
a short)
Transcribed Image Text:You have been given a Silicon-based BJT transistor with the leads labelled as shown in the figure: Plastic Body TO-92 1. Emitter 2. Base 3. Collector 123 Given that this transistor is either a PNP or NPN variant, create a step-by-step procedure for using a DMM with "diode check" feature to identify whether (a) it's an NPN or PNP (b) it's a PNP or NPN that has failed in some way (e.g. failed as open, or as a short)
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