EEVblog #267 – Voltage Detection Stick Teardown

EEVblog #267 – Voltage Detection Stick Teardown:

http://www.idealindustries.com/prodDetail.do?prodId=61-025

http://www.google.com/patents/US5103165

It’s Teardown Tuesday time.

Ever wondered what’s inside those mains voltage detection sticks?

Dave cracks open an IDEAL VoltAware, and giggles at a patent.

Thanks to http://www.triosmartcal.com.au for the stick.