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.” ...

If you were to ask a random Hackaday reader what their most fundamental piece of electronic test equipment was, it’s likely that they would respond with “multimeter”. If you asked them to produce 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 ...

EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluke Calibration introduced today two best-in-class digital multimeters, the 8588A and the 8558A 8.5-Digit Multimeters. These long-scale precision digital multimeters ...

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 ...

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 ...

Home improvement addicts really get excited about their power tools. And in the shadow of drills and sanders, the multimeter doesn't get much love. Too bad, because multimeters are just as useful and ...

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 ...

Description: To avoid misleading readings from stray static voltage present from capacitive coupling, these meters offer a low-impedance mode, also called “LoZ,” that allows users to verify a circuit ...

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 ...