
Simple MOSFET Tester DIY Project — Build & Test in Minutes
Want to check MOSFETs instantly? This Simple MOSFET Tester DIY Project is your next-gen solution — a tiny, low-cost, push-button circuit that reveals in seconds if a MOSFET is good or bad. Perfect for school projects and repair benches.
Parts Needed
- 1 × MOSFET (device under test)
- 1 × 5mm LED
- 2 × 1kΩ resistors
- 1 × Push button
- 9V–15V DC supply
How It Works
Press the push button and the MOSFET gate charges through a resistor. If it’s functional, current flows from Drain to Source, lighting the LED. No light = likely faulty MOSFET.
Step-by-Step Build
- Place LED and resistors on breadboard or PCB.
- Wire push button to supply and MOSFET gate.
- Connect MOSFET drain to LED, source to ground.
- Apply 9V–15V DC and press button to test.
Why This Project Rocks
✔ Ultra low cost • ✔ Easy to explain in class • ✔ Works with many N-channel MOSFETs • ✔ Compact and reusable