Teststrom
Teststrom is a term used in electronics to refer to a portable current source designed for testing and characterization of electrical components and circuits. The concept emphasizes delivering a controlled current to devices under test, enabling measurements of parameters such as load response and voltage drop.
A typical Teststrom comprises a regulated current source with adjustable setpoint, output terminals, and protective circuitry.
Applications include research and development laboratories, electronics manufacturing, educational settings, and field testing. Teststrom devices support
Origin and development: The term emerged in European engineering circles in the late 1990s and early 2000s
See also: current source, impedance spectroscopy, pulsed power supply.