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  1. Outer Front Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Project: Dual Tracking ±18.5V Power Supply by John Clarke & Leo Simpson
  4. Project: An In-Circuit Transistor Tester by Darren Yates
  5. Project: Cable & Wiring Tester by Leon Williams
  6. Project: DIY Remote Control Tester by Leo Simpson
  7. Project: Build A Digital Capacitance Meter by Rick Walters
  8. Project: A Low Ohms Tester For Your DMM by John Clarke
  9. Project: 3-LED Logic Probe by Rick Walters
  10. Project: Low Cost Transistor Mosfet Tester by John Clarke
  11. Project: Universal Power Supply Board For Op Amps by Leo Simpson
  12. Project: Telephone Exchange Simulator For Testing by Mike Zenere
  13. Project: High-Voltage Insulation Tester by John Clarke
  14. Project: 10μH to 19.99mH Inductance Meter by Rick Walters
  15. Project: Beginner’s Variable Dual-Rail Power Supply by Darren Yates
  16. Project: Simple Go/No-Go Crystal Checker by Darren Yates
  17. Project: Build This Sound Level Meter by John Clarke
  18. Project: Pink Noise Source by John Clarke
  19. Project: A Zener Diode Tester For Your DMM by John Clarke
  20. Project: 40V 3A Variable Power Supply; Pt.1 by John Clarke
  21. Project: 40V 3A Variable Power Supply; Pt.2 by John Clarke
  22. Review: Multisim Circuit Design & Simulation Package by Peter Smith
  23. Review: The TiePie Handyprobe HP2 by Peter Smith
  24. Review: Motech MT-4080A LCD Meter by Leo Simpson
  25. Outer Back Cover

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Silicon Chip’s Electronics TestBench Published 2000 by Silicon Chip Publications Pty Ltd, PO Box 139, Collaroy, NSW 2097. Phone (02) 9979 5644; Fax (02) 9979 6503; email silchip<at>siliconchip.com.au. ACN 003 205 490; ABN 49 003 205 490. Copyright © 2000 Silicon Chip Publications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stord in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. ISBN 0 9585229 2 8 Printed in Australia by Hannanprint, Dubbo, NSW. * Recommended price only. Silicon Chip’s Electronics TestBench  1 Contents Test Gear To Build Dual Tracking ±18.5V Power Supply......................................... 4 An In-Circuit Transistor Tester................................................. 10 Cable & Wiring Tester................................................................ 14 DIY Remote Control Tester....................................................... 19 Build A Digital Capacitance Meter.......................................... 22 A Low Ohms Tester For Your DMM......................................... 30 3-LED Logic Probe..................................................................... 35 Low Cost Transistor Mosfet Tester........................................... 38 Universal Power Supply Board For Op Amps........................ 44 Telephone Exchange Simulator For Testing............................ 47 High-Voltage Insulation Tester................................................. 56 10µH to 19.99mH Inductance Meter........................................ 64 Beginner’s Variable Dual-Rail Power Supply.......................... 73 Simple Go/No-Go Crystal Checker........................................... 80 Build This Sound Level Meter.................................................. 82 2 Silicon Chip’s Electronics TestBench Where To Buy Kits & PC Boards Many of the projects described in this publication are available as complete kits of parts from several electronics retailers. In particular, try Altronics, Dick Smith Electronics, Jaycar Electronics and Oatley Electronics. The PC boards (but not for the Telephone Exchange Simulator) can be ordered separately from RCS Radio, 41 Arlewis St, Chester Hill 2162. Phone (02) 9738 0330. Pink Noise Source..................................................................... 91 A Zener Diode Tester For Your DMM...................................... 96 40V 3A Variable Power Supply; Pt.1..................................... 104 40V 3A Variable Power Supply; Pt.2..................................... 112 Quick Circuit Logic Probe With 7-Segment LED Display............................... 55 Reviews Multisim Circuit Design & Simulation Package.................... 120 The TiePie Handyprobe HP2................................................... 124 Motech MT-4080A LCD Meter................................................ 128 Notice! Silicon Chip’s Electronics TestBench is a collection of test equipment projects published in Silicon Chip magazine. The information presented herin has been checked for accuracy and is published in good faith. However, Silicon Chip Publications cannot accept any responsibility for damage or loss, consequential or otherwise, arising from the use of information in this publication. Silicon Chip Publications also disclaims any liability for projects which are used in such a way as to infringe relevant government regulations and bylaws. Note that some of the projects described in this book employ a mains power supply or produce high voltage. All such projects should be considered dangerous or even lethal if not used safely. When working on these projects, use extreme care to ensure that you do not accidentally come into contact with mains AC voltages or high voltage DC. If you are not confident about working with projects employing mains voltages or others high voltages, you are advised not to attempt work on them. Silicon Chip’s Electronics TestBench  3