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.” ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A digital multimeter is an indispensable tool for testing, diagnosing, and ...

Keithley Instruments at Semicon West introduced Keithley Test Environment Interactive (KTEI) V7.1 for the company’s Model 4200-SCS semiconductor characterization system. The company also announced an ...

Q. I installed a dimmer switch in my dining room and now the chandelier only works half the time. There are two switches in the room that control the light. They worked fine before I started the job.

When your car doesn’t start, often a low or dead battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best ...

How do you know if a resistor is correctly restricting the flow of electricity? Using a multimeter is an obvious answer. However, there is more to it than meets the eye. This article will explain what ...