While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

Digital multimeters have replaced traditional analog meters long back. It offers better accuracy, reliability, and better handling of impedance. It is a versatile device in the truest sense. You can ...

Modern digital multimeters (DMMs) are user-friendly, accurate, and safe — when used correctly! Reading voltage is simple, but measurements must be properly interpreted. With a clamp-on DMM, accurate ...

Our hacker [John Duffy] wrote in to let us know about a video he put together to explain the design of his open-source multimeter, the HydraMeter. If you’re interested in how the circuitry for a ...

In recent years, the electrical industry has seen positive trends toward proper electrical safe work practices and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, one very routine task ...

Santa Clara, Calif.—Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced the U1253A handheld digital multimeter (DMM), touting it as the first DMM to use an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. For on-the ...

Keep your multimeter handy right on your iPhone (or iPad/iPod Touch). The wireless multimeter iDVM by Redfish Instruments can wirelessly link to your iOS device. You can measure voltage, current, and ...

I'm building a cmoy amp for the fun of it, and I'm having some problems. Unfortunately, my dad's trusty old RS multimeter is broken, and I'd like to get a new one. I'm by no means rich, so I'd like to ...