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UNIJUNCTION TRANSISTORS (UJTs)
Figure 2-18.P-channel JFET equivalent circuit

Neets Module 21-Test Methods and Practices
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2-23 to serve as an excellent oscillator. Testing a UJT is a relatively easy task if you view the UJT as being a diode connected to the junction of two resistors, as shown in figure 2-15. With an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between base 1 and base 2; then reverse the ohmmeter leads and take another reading. Readings should show the same high resistance regardless of meter lead polarity. Connect the negative lead of the ohmmeter to the emitter of the UJT. Using the positive lead, measure the resistance from the emitter to base 1 and then from the emitter to base 2. Both readings should indicate high resistances that are approximately equal to each other. Disconnect the negative lead from the emitter and connect the positive lead to it. Using the negative lead, measure the resistance from the emitter to base 1 and then from the emitter to base 2. Both readings should indicate low resistances approximately equal to each other. Figure 2-14.—Unijunction transistor. Figure 2-15.—Unijunction transistor equivalent circuit. JUNCTION FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR (JFET) TESTS The junction field-effect transistor (JFET) has circuit applications similar to those of a vacuum tube. The JFET has a voltage-responsive characteristic with a high input impedance. Two types of JFETs that you should become familiar with are the junction p-channel and the junction n-channel types, as shown in figure 2-16. Their equivalent circuits are shown in figures 2-17 and 2-18, respectively. The only difference in your testing of these two types of JFETs involves the polarity of the meter leads.






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