What is a multimeter anyway? Multimeters are covered in cryptic symbols and buttons, but don't let that intimidate you. There are three basic functions you'll use most often: measuring voltage ...

While it's often best to call an electrician if you suspect you have a dangerous electrical issue, you can also safely diagnose many of those problems yourself with a multimeter, which is why it's ...

The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

Proper safety procedures are critical when testing high-voltage systems. As the following examples prove, mistakes happen. However, when the safety of you and your coworkers is at stake, neglecting ...

Testing the DC voltage output of the power supply using a digital multimeter can help you isolate any potential issues and determine if you have a bad power supply.

One of the easiest ways to test a PSU is by using a Multimeter. It’s crucial to note that a multimeter is an essential instrument designed to measure electric current, voltage, and resistance ...

Back in the early days of electricity, lab workers could measure electric current in a circuit using an ammeter (galvanometer) and voltage using a voltmeter. From there, they could calculate ...

There’s things that you should probably check out with other types of equipment that you can at least “see happening” on a moving coil meter, that are very hard to read on a digital ...

Measuring the amount voltage, amperage and direction of current a USB-C device is using is now easy with Plugable's new and updated USBC-VAMETER.