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Can we test IC using a multimeter?

By on July 1, 2013

How can we test IC using a multimeter ?

Answers:

Multimeter can only be used to test the IC dc supply voltage and to use the ohm range to find out if the IC is shorted to ground or not. Generally using an oscilloscope to test an IC is much more accurate because one could see the input and the output signal assuming if  the IC did not develop any short circuit and has the right DC SUPPLY input (VCC).

One also have to know that not all IC has input signal. Take oscillator IC like the common power IC found in switch mode power supply (UC3842) as an example. This type of IC produce it owns output waveform once the dc supply is present. This means it does not need an external input signal in order to produce the output signal.

Beside this, there are Microcontroller Unit (MCU), PIC, EEprom, FLASH Rom, Ram  IC which require a specialize tester like programmer and Ram tester in order to check if they are good or bad.

Conclusion- One has to know what type of IC they are having then only use the right test equipment to check on the ICs.

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43 Comments

  1. timon kogo

    April 5, 2014 at 2:47 am

    i ave to know how to measure resistors,ic,capacitors,inductors etc

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    • Jestine Yong

      April 5, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      HI Timon,

      All the testing I have compiled into this ebook http://www.testingelectroniccomponents.com

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      • tarbo

        May 7, 2016 at 6:34 pm

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        • Jestine Yong

          May 7, 2016 at 7:57 pm

          Hi Tarbo,

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          • Mallesh

            September 21, 2017 at 12:14 am

            Sir how to check 8pin ic

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            • Jestine Yong

              September 21, 2017 at 11:11 am

              Hi Mallesh,

              It depends on what type of IC you want to check.

              Jestine

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        • Jezrael gagarin

          February 7, 2018 at 5:48 pm

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          • Jestine Yong

            February 7, 2018 at 9:58 pm

            Hi Jezrael,
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          • Jezrael Gagarin

            February 8, 2018 at 11:14 am

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            • Jestine Yong

              February 8, 2018 at 8:26 pm

              Hi Jezrael,

              I have sent an email to you.

              Jestine

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  2. ahmad

    July 26, 2014 at 6:43 pm

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    • Jestine Yong

      July 26, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      HI Ahmad,

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  3. Prince bikram

    January 20, 2016 at 10:16 am

    How can i repaire my portable dvd tv power supply

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    • Jestine Yong

      January 20, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Hi Prince,

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  4. muchoki

    May 10, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    give in details how to test ic and the way I can detect it bad or good

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    • Jestine Yong

      May 11, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Hi Muchoki,

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  5. Bhavin

    June 24, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    dear Jestine
    please let me know how to check IC, Transistor & capacitor

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  6. Md.leyakat ali

    August 8, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    i want to learn electronics pcb repairing. how can i learn

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    • Jestine Yong

      August 9, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Hi Md,

      You can buy ebooks to learn and practice. You can also attend repair classes.

      Jestine

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  7. Bhavesh Zapadiya

    November 6, 2016 at 1:39 am

    hello i want book electronicks repairer

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    • Jestine Yong

      November 7, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Bhavesh,

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  8. abbas

    November 11, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    hello

    How can using a multimeter to test IC L6384D .thanks

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    • Jestine Yong

      November 12, 2016 at 10:17 am

      HI Abbas,

      The multimeter can only check the dc supply voltage pin. Pin 5 and 7 you need a scope to check on its waveform.

      Jestine

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      • Joy

        January 19, 2017 at 3:43 am

        Can anyone help me with my broken mouse .! The only thing inside it is this sensor IC,. There's active on led , but no cursor on screen. Please Send me a email if you've any helpful suggestions.

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        • Jestine Yong

          January 20, 2017 at 12:58 pm

          Hi Joy,

          Have you tried using another mouse to check if the mouse is the problem.

          Jestine

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  9. Elegis Thongni

    February 28, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    Hello Sir I want to know how to repair and to test electronic using digital multimeter and understanding the fault of electronic

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    • Jestine Yong

      March 1, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      Hi Elegis,
      It is all covered in this ebook here http://www.testingelectroniccomponents.com/

      Jestine

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  10. jibrin

    July 2, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    Hello Sir I want to know
    how to repair laptop and to test
    electronic using digital
    multimeter and
    understanding the fault of
    electronic

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    • Jestine Yong

      July 4, 2017 at 11:04 am

      Hi Jibrin,
      To learn laptop repair is a big subject. You may need to attend a course or buy a course for it. To test electronic components using digital or analogue you can buy my ebook here at http://www.testingelectroniccomponents.com. It comes with my support.

      Thanks.

      Jestine

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  11. Ayodele

    September 22, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    sir
    I want you to help me on how to check ic if is working or not

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    • Jestine Yong

      September 23, 2017 at 3:49 pm

      Hi Ayodele,

      It depends on what type of IC you want to check. For normal linear IC just measure the input and output IC pins waveform using oscilloscope. Other types of IC you need special Type of IC tester to test it

      Jestine

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  12. Engr.Phunskwangurlu

    October 22, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Sir,apart from high curent,what cause a working circuit to stop work suddenly.

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    • Jestine Yong

      October 23, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      Hi Engr,

      Improper dc supply, dry joints, intermittent problems, bad component and circuit track break.

      Jestine

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  13. EmmyG

    November 2, 2017 at 4:41 am

    pls sir, i will like to how read ic to detect if it's bad and also how to identify ic component if it's power or charging ic on laptop motherboard.

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    • Jestine Yong

      November 2, 2017 at 10:08 am

      HI EmmyG,

      The answer is already in the written post. To identify the type of IC just go to Google and type in the IC part number. From there you will know if it is a power IC or charging IC or other type of IC.

      Jestine

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  14. ahmed yousef elmasri

    January 10, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    i have new methood to test the ic by multimeter

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  15. jeffrey

    February 4, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    how can i repair my jvc micro component system ux-g48 power board

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  16. jose

    March 14, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    sony ta v725 no audio. stk4162ii. how to know a defective ic using only dmm. 30v dc present on left channel before the relay. relay doesnt click possible a protect mode. rigth channel doesnt have dc on output. i connected a small spkr direct on ic output and touch the pin18 input and has humm. could it be a sign that the ic is good? and other component might be causing the problem? any help will be much appreciated. many thanks.

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  17. William Staylor

    June 14, 2019 at 12:56 am

    Have been working on a Tandberg 9000x tape deck and consider my self to be a newbie. Have replaced all caps ( except the three large ones which control the motors), transistors,a few resistors, transformer,all diodes and still have the same issues....the motors operate manually, no lights on the mode controls ( replaced the lamps ), none of the mode switches respond. Have not replaced any of the IC's, have checked with a DMM and all appears to have values between 500 and 700, but suspect this may be my issue. This unit has been owned by me since 1973. Any thoughts?

    Thank you.
    William

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    • Jestine Yong

      June 18, 2019 at 9:55 pm

      Hi William,

      I suggest that you direct replace the ICs as checking ICs with DMM is not accurate. The best is to direct replace and retest.

      Jestine

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  18. kiran

    August 28, 2019 at 6:54 pm

    hi sir how to check any ics good or bad

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  19. kiran

    August 28, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    ic vg and impedance ok but data sending or receiving not working how we no ic is bad like that

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