DMM 101: Handheld vs. bench digital multimeters | Tektronix

By Robert Green
More than perhaps any other instrument category, digital multimeters or DMMs come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. DMMs intended for use in the field emphasize portability and battery operation so service technicians and maintenance personnel can quickly and easily make basic voltage, current and resistance measurements as they go from location to location. For these applications, resolution, accuracy, measurement speed or connection to a computer are less important than battery life, durability and size.

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Handhelds and bench digital multimeters both offer different sets of features and capabilities. Take a look at what areas these two sizes perform the best. Which one do you use?  #testandmeasurement

 


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