Dwayne Reid wrote:
> I also (years ago) purchased something called a "Leak Seeker" that is
> specifically designed for this kind of trouble-shooting.  It is
> essentially a high-resolution DC voltmeter that controls the pitch of
> a tone.  Its really cool in that it auto-zeros itself as you progress
> along the trace(s) heading in the direction of the short.
>
> You don't need to watch a meter - just listen to the tone as you move
> the needle-point probe from place to place along the trace.  The
> fine-tip needle easily penetrates the solder mask.
>
> Its actually worked really, really well the several times that I've
> used it.  Do note that its designed to locate DC faults (as opposed to 
> pulses).

Are these devices available nowadays? Anybody got a model number?

Vitaliy 

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