Peak Atlas handheld component analysers and testers
Peak Electronic Design instrumentation hardware (United Kingdom): DCA55 semiconductor analysers, LCR45 bridge meters, ESR70 Gold capacitor testers, and SCR100 units.
PEAK: handheld electronic component analysers
British manufacturer Peak Electronic Design Limited has developed handheld microprocessor component analysers under the Peak Atlas trademark for over thirty years. The instruments with intelligent automated pinout identification are recognized worldwide.
- Three decades of specialized British innovation in smart electronics diagnostic tools
- Dedicated assembly plant and calibration facility in Derbyshire, United Kingdom
- Proprietary technology enabling automated pinout detection in random connections
- Technical selection of testing instruments and probes matching exact bench requirements
Semiconductor analysers DCA55 and DCA75 Pro
Handheld analysers Peak Atlas DCA55 and DCA75 Pro instantly determine semiconductor component type and pinout configuration regardless of probe hookup order. The units measure gain parameters, forward threshold voltages, and junction leakage current values.
- Automated identification of bipolar transistors, power MOSFETs, JFETs, and diodes
- Three-lead test connection operating smoothly in any random hookup orientation
- Graphic curve tracing via USB connection on personal computer with DCA75 Pro unit
- Accurate evaluation of silicon, germanium, regulators, and multi-colour indicators
Bridge impedance analysers LCR40 and LCR45
Precision meters Peak Atlas LCR40 and LCR45 deliver thorough analysis of passive electronic parts: inductors, capacitors, and resistors. The advanced LCR45 instrument performs continuous fluid impedance measurements at test frequencies reaching 200 kHz.
- Automatic discrimination of passive parts: inductors, capacitors, and resistors
- Direct readout of complex impedance Z, phase angle, quality factor Q, and loss D
- Dedicated test frequencies at 1 kHz, 15 kHz, and 200 kHz for elevated accuracy
- Continuous measurement refresh mode and convenient display hold functionality
Capacitor ESR and capacitance meter ESR70
The Peak Atlas ESR70 Gold instrument delivers dependable evaluation of electrolytic and tantalum capacitors. The smart unit enables engineers to measure capacitance values and equivalent series resistance directly on circuit boards without part removal.
- Rapid in-circuit testing of electrolytic capacitors without desoldering work
- Broad equivalent series resistance measurement range from 0.01 to 40.0 ohms
- High-speed capacitance measurement spanning from 1 microfarad to 22000 uF
- Audible alert threshold beeps and controlled residual voltage discharge loop
Thyristor tester SCR100 and zener analyser ZEN50
Specialized analysers Peak Atlas SCR100 and ZEN50 are engineered for power semiconductor evaluation. The SCR100 diagnoses triacs and thyristors with trigger current up to 90 mA, while the ZEN50 inspects zener diodes and suppressor devices up to 50 volts.
- Automated pinout identification for gate, anode, cathode, MT1, and MT2 terminals
- Swept gate trigger current testing ranging from 100 microamps up to 90 milliamps
- Controlled inspection of zener diodes, avalanche diodes, and TVS clamping devices
- Selectable test current levels at 2 mA, 5 mA, 10 mA, and 15 mA for ZEN50 analyser
Kelvin probe assemblies, test leads, and adapters
To ensure elevated measurement precision across Peak Atlas instruments, dedicated accessories are supplied: four-wire gold-plated Kelvin probes, miniature SMD micro-clips, replacement battery holders, and rugged transport carry housings ATC55 and ATC75.
- Four-wire Kelvin test clips eliminating test lead resistance during impedance checks
- Gold-plated SMD micro-clips providing firm electrical contact on small components
- Rugged protective transport storage containers ATC55 for field service operations
- Technical selection of replacement leads, adapters, and battery hardware components
Peak Electronic Design Limited engineering expertise and British instrument standards
British instrumentation developer Peak Electronic Design Limited has specialized in developing and building innovative handheld microprocessor electronic component analysers for over thirty years.
Operating from its dedicated plant in Buxton, Derbyshire, the enterprise combines modern electronic design and high-precision calibration benches.
At the heart of the corporate development philosophy is the creation of intelligent test instruments under the Peak Atlas mark. The instruments automatically identify component configurations and pinout orientations during random terminal hookups.
The hardware is assembled in Britain to rigorous quality standards and is utilized by service laboratories and electronic technicians worldwide.
Semiconductor component analysers DCA55 and DCA75 Pro for electronic technicians
Handheld semiconductor analysers Peak Atlas DCA55 and DCA75 Pro provide swift automated detection of semiconductor part types: bipolar NPN and PNP transistors, Darlington pairs, field-effect MOSFETs, JFETs, and diodes.
The unit identifies emitter, collector, base, drain, and source connections regardless of lead hookup order.
The flagship DCA75 Pro model incorporates a high-resolution graphic display and a USB link for personal computer connection.
Dedicated software allows technicians to plot volt-ampere characteristic curves in real time, store curve graphs, and accurately evaluate dynamic gain coefficients and gate threshold voltage levels.
Bridge impedance analysers LCR40 and LCR45 for passive electronic components
Precision portable bridge meters Peak Atlas LCR40 and LCR45 are engineered for incoming inspection and sorting of passive parts: inductors, capacitors, and resistors.
The instruments automatically recognize connected component types and determine the optimal measurement frequency for dependable readouts.
The advanced LCR45 instrument supports a continuous fluid measurement mode with display hold on frequencies of 1 kHz, 15 kHz, and 200 kHz.
The hardware calculates complex impedance Z, phase angle, quality factor Q, and dissipation factor D, delivering thorough insight into high-frequency inductor properties.
Capacitor diagnosis without component desoldering using ESR70 Gold meter
The dedicated microprocessor instrument Peak Atlas ESR70 Gold is designed for rapid evaluation of electrolytic and tantalum capacitors rated from 1 to 22000 microfarads.
The primary benefit of this meter lies in its ability to measure equivalent series resistance directly on printed circuit boards without desoldering components.
The unit measures equivalent series resistance across a broad span from 0.01 to 40.0 ohms with high resolution, featuring an audible threshold beeper and a protective controlled discharge circuit for residual voltage.
This capability enables technicians to swiftly locate dried or degraded capacitors inside power supplies and motor drives.
Power thyristor testers SCR100 and zener diode analysers ZEN50
For dependable testing of power semiconductors, the company engineered Peak Atlas SCR100 and ZEN50 analysers.
The SCR100 model automatically identifies anode, cathode, and gate terminals on thyristors and triacs, measuring gate trigger current from 100 microamps up to 90 milliamps at load current up to 100 milliamps.
The Peak Atlas ZEN50 zener diode analyser provides safe inspection of zener diodes, avalanche diodes, LED strings, and transient voltage suppressors up to 50 volts.
Engineers can select regulated test currents of 2, 5, 10, or 15 milliamps, measuring dynamic zener voltage without thermal damage risks.
Precision testing probes, Kelvin clips, and instrument accessories
To preserve the catalog measurement precision of Peak Atlas instruments, a comprehensive range of dedicated accessories and lead sets is provided: four-wire gold-plated Kelvin clips, miniature SMD micro-clips for planar parts, flexible silicone test leads, and rugged protective transport containers ATC55 and ATC75.
Employing a four-wire Kelvin hookup completely removes lead resistance and contact junction effects during milliohm ESR and impedance checks.
Selection of replacement leads, battery holders, and adapters proceeds according to unit serial identification with manufacturer recommendations for periodic calibration.
PEAK and model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment for which we source parts. SpareX is not an official dealer, distributor or representative of PEAK and is not affiliated with the trademark owner. Origin, documents and warranty are stated for each item in the quotation.
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Documents and sources
- Official website of Peak Electronic Design — portal of British manufacturer of Peak Atlas electronic component analysers
- Legal notice and corporate information — Peak Electronic Design Limited registered under number 03112399 in England and Wales
- Contact details and UK manufacturing facility — Harpur Hill Business Park in Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
- Peak Atlas DCA55 semiconductor analyser user guide — automated component identification and pinout detection
- Peak Atlas ESR70 Gold capacitor analyser user guide — in-circuit equivalent series resistance measurement methodology
- Peak Atlas LCR45 impedance meter user guide — continuous fluid measurement mode up to 200 kHz test frequency
- Peak Atlas SCR100 triac and thyristor analyser user guide — gate trigger current evaluation up to 90 mA
