Test equipment

Test equipment is a general term describing equipment used in many fields. Types of test equipment include:

## Electrical and electronic test equipment

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### Electrical test equipment

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See also: Category:Electrical test equipment

* Battery tester, used to test the state of an electric battery
* Continuity tester, used to determine if an electrical path can be established between two points
* Cable tester, used to verify the electrical connections in a signal cable or other wired assembly
* Receptacle tester, used to verify that an AC wall outlet is wired properly
* Test light, used to determine the presence or absence of an electric voltage
* Hipot tester, used to verify electrical insulation in finished products carrying high electrical potential

### Electronic test equipment

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See also: Category:Electronic test equipment

Electronic test equipment is used to create signals and capture responses from electronic devices, to prove proper operation or trace faults. Types of electronic test equipment include:

* Automatic test equipment, any apparatus that performs tests using automation
* Built-in test equipment, passive fault management and diagnosis equipment built into airborne systems to support maintenance
* On-board diagnostics, test equipment for automobiles
* Transistor tester, used to test the electrical behavior of transistors and solid-state diodes

## Mechanical test equipment

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* Adhesion tester, used to determine if a paint or coating will adhere properly to a substrate
* Brake tester, used to calculate the braking efforts and efficiencies of a motor vehicle
* Deadweight tester, a calibration tool for pressure gauges