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Interesting Multimeter Functions (And What They Really Do)

In this article, I will explain the various key functions you will typically find in a digital multimeter.

The multimeter can be used as an ammeter, an ohm meter, or a voltmeter. Meggers are used to measure insulation

A multimeter can be used as a fast and simple way to check a diode out of the circuit. A good

Duty cycle basics Duty cycle is the ratio of time a load or circuit is ON to the time a

Continuity Testing using Multimeter Turn the dial to Continuity Test mode ( ). It will likely share a spot on

1. Turn the dial to ṽ. Some digital multimeters (DMMs) also include m ṽ . If voltage in the circuit

If your digital multimeter offers a frequency setting (Hz is the symbol) on the dial: Turn the dial to Hz.

A multimeter determines capacitance by charging a capacitor with a known current, measuring the resulting voltage, then calculating the capacitance.