I believe the ShortSniffer is the best tool for the widest variety PCB short circuit location. Its non-contact method of “follow the sound to the short” is a very powerful method and makes me proud to have developed the design every time I use it. Other tools may better fit your needs for your short circuit location needs. Here are some other short circuit locating devices that you can consider:
- Build your own ShortSniffer – download free plans
- Short Circuit Finder [PIC-121]
- Polar Instrument Tone Ohm 950
- MAC’s ET251 Short Circuit Finder
- Leak-Seeker EDS89