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    May 15, 2018
    Ultimate Current Testing Guide

    Understanding current testing is crucial for ensuring electrical safety and troubleshooting issues in circuits. However, it can be challenging to keep track of all the individual steps and how to properly execute your test. In this comprehensive...

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    May 7, 2018
    Your Guide to Component Testers

    Troubleshooting faulty components can be a daunting task without the right equipment. That’s where component testers come in. These indispensable devices are designed to accurately measure and evaluate electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and...

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    May 3, 2018
    Introduction to Analog Meters

    The analog meter, a classic measurement instrument, has long been the cornerstone of many sectors, including electrical engineering and mechanical diagnostics. Measuring physical values such as voltage, current, temperature, pressure, and more is the main use of...

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    April 29, 2018
    Digital Amplifiers: What Are They and How Do They Work?

    Digital amplifiers, also known as Class-D amplifiers, are a modern solution to amplify audio signals with efficiency and precision. Unlike traditional analog amplifiers that modulate continuous signals, digital amplifiers function by transforming the audio stream into...

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    April 29, 2018
    Guide to Special-Purpose Meters

    In the intricate web of electrical systems, ensuring precision and stability is undoubtedly critical. From monitoring frequencies to tracking signal strengths and recording vital data, specialized instruments play a crucial role. Among these instruments are Frequency...

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    April 25, 2018
    Electromagnetic Meter Construction: Part 2

    Coils In both the moving-coil and moving-iron meter movements, the current being measured flows through the coil. Except for this similarity, the coils in each type of movement are different. When current flows through the...

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    March 23, 2018
    What Is the Potential of Oscilloscopes in Electrical Testing?

    The oscilloscope has been a shining example of innovation in electrical testing disciplines for more than 50 years. It has remained a vital tool for scientists, engineers, and professionals working in fields like aerospace and defense ever since it...

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    March 17, 2018
    Meter Sensitivity and Accuracy

    Every meter coil has a certain amount of dc resistance. The amount of resistance depends upon the number of turns on the coil and the size of the wire used to wind the coil. The...

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    March 13, 2018
    Moving-Coil and Moving-Iron Meter Scales

    Scales for Moving-Coil Meters Moving-coil meter movements have a linear scale; that is, a scale in which the space between numbers is equal. The distance that the pointer deflects across the scale is directly proportional...

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