How do you match jFets?

Started by jkokura, February 16, 2010, 08:57:50 PM

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jkokura

I've read the GEO info, I've built a Jfet tester, and I've even tested Jfets already - but here I am trying to hook up my already used Jfet tester and I'm getting the most baffling results!

So before I even plug a 5952 into the tester I'm already getting -DCV readings on my DMM. That's wierding me out. I kinda am wondering if my TL071 is wonky...

Anyway, I'm assuming I shouldn't be getting anything, because I get the exact same numbers when I put a Jfet in.

So my questions are:
Am I doing something wrong with my DMM that I don't remember from the last time? I thought I was supposed to set it to read DcV...
Is it possible my brand spanking new TL071 is fried?
Should I be getting readings from my DMM even though I haven't put a Jfet in?

I'm using this layout in perf for my tester by the way, and again, I have used it before successfully. http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/Richard-Boop-RLBJR65/album81/album75/Jfet_Matcher_6.gif.html

Jacob

jkokura

NM...

I had the wrong pinout for my 5952's.

I suck at pinouts.

Jacob