---
title: "DCA Pro Transistor Tester Review | Workbench Wednesdays"
description: "The DCA Pro from PEAK Electronics makes semiconductor, or transistor, measurements a snap. Find pinouts, get the hFE, or see if a part is good."
canonical: "https://www.baldengineer.com/dca-pro-review-tests-transistors.html"
author: "James Lewis"
date: "2019-08-07T14:19:09Z"
lastmod: "2022-03-31T03:55:08Z"
categories: ["around-the-web","blog","element14","measurements","reviews","transistors","workbench-wednesdays","videos"]
tags: ["bjt","diode","hfe","led","mosfet","transistor"]
---

# DCA Pro Transistor Tester Review | Workbench Wednesdays


When it comes to transistors, there are only so many things a multimeter can measure. The DCA Pro from PEAK Electronics makes short work of testing parts like a transistor. This small device can determine pinout, component type, and essential parameters in a matter of seconds. Not only that but it can be connected to a (Windows) PC and draw parameter curves.

Check out the video review to see how the device and software work. Then head over to the [element14 page](https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93083/l/workbench-wednesday-12-semiconductor-measurements) where you can download a zip file full of example parts I measured for you. Use the free DCA Pro software to open them.

You might also want to check out this [MOSFET Curves post](https://www.element14.com/community/community/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/blog/2019/08/07/reading-mosfet-curves?ICID=baldengineer), which complements this video tutorial. Another resource you might find helpful on semiconductors, or transistors, is this [post on MOSFET Myths](/7-mosfet-myths-and-misconceptions-addressed.html).

[See more on element14](https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-93083/l/workbench-wednesday-12-semiconductor-measurements?ICID=baldengineer)