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Understanding Multimeters: Types & Uses

A multimeter is an electronic instrument that combines voltage, current, and resistance measurement functions. It can measure these properties of circuits and electrical devices. Multimeters can be either analog, using a moving pointer, or digital with a numeric display. While digital multimeters are now more common and precise, analog models are still sometimes preferable for rapidly varying values. Multimeters can be used to troubleshoot a wide range of household and industrial electrical equipment and systems.

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Understanding Multimeters: Types & Uses

A multimeter is an electronic instrument that combines voltage, current, and resistance measurement functions. It can measure these properties of circuits and electrical devices. Multimeters can be either analog, using a moving pointer, or digital with a numeric display. While digital multimeters are now more common and precise, analog models are still sometimes preferable for rapidly varying values. Multimeters can be used to troubleshoot a wide range of household and industrial electrical equipment and systems.

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A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter), is

an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A
typical multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance. Analog multimeters use
a microammeter with a moving pointer to display readings. Digital multimeters (DMM, DVOM) have
a numeric display, and may also show a graphical bar representing the measured value. Digital
multimeters are now far more common due to their cost and precision, but analog multimeters are
still preferable in some cases, for example when monitoring a rapidly varying value.
A multimeter can be a hand-held device useful for basic fault finding and field service work, or a
bench instrument which can measure to a very high degree of accuracy. They can be used to
troubleshoot electrical problems in a wide array of industrial and household devices such
as electronic equipment, motor controls, domestic appliances, power supplies, and wiring systems.

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