The circuit shown is for testing both signal diodes (low current) and rectifiers (high current). The circuit is from a 2000 Poptronics, and the transformer has a secondary winding of 100 to 300 mA.
This traditional configuration is from a 1976 publication, showing that nothing has changed since...
This circuit was found in an 80's EDN. The circuit uses a current common CMOS, the 4093 powering...
This circuit was obtained in a1969 magazine. The magazine no longer exists, but the circuit can be...