{"product_id":"atlas-dca-pro-advanced-semiconductor-analyserwith-curve-tracing","title":"Atlas DCA Pro - Advanced Semiconductor Analyser with Curve Tracing","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdentify electronic components such as transistors and diodes and analyse their performance. How good is that reel of stuff you got from the internet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the continued success of Peak's existing component identification and analysis instruments, the DCA Pro brings an array of exciting new features for the hobbyist and professional alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DCA Pro is an advanced new design that features a graphics display, USB communications, PC Software and an enhanced component identification library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically identify part type (eg, Transistor, JFET, IGBT, Regulator, Zener, Diodes, etc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically identify pinout (connect any way round)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure lots of component data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform further detailed component analysis with the PC software included on the Peak USB flash drive (suitable for Windows® XP to Windows® 10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with premium gold plated hook probes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline upgradeable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle alkaline AAA battery included (not used when connected by USB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 month warranty as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponents supported include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransistors (including Darlingtons), Silicon and Germanium types. Measures gain, Vbe and leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOSFETs, enhancement mode and depletion mode types. Measure on-threshold (at 5mA) and approx transconductance (for span of 3mA-5mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJFETs, including normally off SiC types. Measures pinch-off voltage (at 5uA) and approx transconductance (for span of 3mA-5mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIGBTs (insulated gate bipolar transistors). Measures on-threshold (at 5mA). - Diodes and Diode networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEDs and bicolour LEDs (2 lead and 3 lead types).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZener Diodes with measurement of zener voltage up to 9V at 5mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage regulators (measures regulation voltage, drop-out voltage, quiescent current)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriacs and Thyristors that require less than 10mA of gate current and holding current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStand-alone or with a PC (Windows® XP to Windows® 10)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument can be used stand-alone or connected to a PC. Either way, the DCA Pro will automatically identify the component type, identify the pinout and also measure a range of component parameters such as transistor gain, leakage, MOSFET and IGBT threshold voltages, pn characteristics and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCurve Tracing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen connected to a PC using the supplied USB cable, a range of low current curve-tracing functions can be performed. Various graph types are available, with more to follow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBipolar transistor output characteristics, I\u003csub\u003eC\u003c\/sub\u003e vs V\u003csub\u003eCE\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBipolar transistor gain characteristics, h\u003csub\u003eFE\u003c\/sub\u003e vs V\u003csub\u003eCE\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBipolar transistor gain characteristics, h\u003csub\u003eFE\u003c\/sub\u003e vs I\u003csub\u003eC\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOSFET and IGBT output function, I\u003csub\u003eD\u003c\/sub\u003e vs V\u003csub\u003eDS\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOSFET and IGBT transfer function, I\u003csub\u003eD\u003c\/sub\u003e vs V\u003csub\u003eGS\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJFET output function, I\u003csub\u003eD\u003c\/sub\u003e vs V\u003csub\u003eDS\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJFET transfer function, I\u003csub\u003eD\u003c\/sub\u003e vs V\u003csub\u003eGS\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage regulator, V\u003csub\u003eOUT\u003c\/sub\u003e vs V\u003csub\u003eIN\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage regulator, I\u003csub\u003eQ\u003c\/sub\u003e vs V\u003csub\u003eIN\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePN junction I\/V curves, forward and reverse options (for Zener diodes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurve tracing is performed using test parameters in the range of +\/-12V, +\/-12mA. All curve-tracing data can be instantly pasted into Excel© for further graphing and analysis. PC Software is included with the DCA Pro on a Peak USB memory stick. Software designed for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCA Pro instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA Alkaline Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro USB cable (approx 1m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePC Software on USB Flash Drive (500MB capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium gold plated hook probes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive printed user guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.peakelec.co.uk\/acatalog\/dca75_support.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatest Software and firmware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/dca-pro-user-guide-en.pdf?1963269309449693301\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDCA Pro User Guide (EN)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/dca-pro-user-guide-de.pdf?13496402898812004020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(DE)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/dca-pro-user-guide-fr.pdf?9465464052232002808\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(FR)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/dca-pro-user-guide-it.pdf?14730928552105089272\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(IT)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/dca-pro-pc-software-installation-guide.pdf?18304160213851052349\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDCA Pro PC Software Installation Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/dca75-datasheet-en.pdf?15063239240315155618\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDCA Pro Datasheet (EN)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35141682698,"sku":"PEAK DCA75","price":156.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/DCA75_1_of_1.JPG?v=1539264516","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/atlas-dca-pro-advanced-semiconductor-analyserwith-curve-tracing","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}