Electrical & Electronics Measurements

Performing measurements in Electrical and Electronic systems: Power measurements, Microwave & RF measurements, Energy measurements, Fiber optics measurements, etc.

Magneto-Optic Current Sensors for High Voltage, High Power Transmission Lines

Magneto-Optic Current Sensors for High Voltage, High Power Transmission Lines

One of the key challenges in measuring the electrical current in high voltage, high power transmission lines, is that of…

4 months ago

Digital Voltmeters: Basic Features, Operation & Applications

The digital voltmeter (DVM) displays measurement of ac or dc voltages as discrete numbers instead of a pointer deflection on…

6 months ago

Sweep Frequency Generator: Function, Features & Applications

Function & Features of a Sweep Frequency Generator A special type of signal generator which generates a sinusoidal output whose…

6 months ago

Digital Multimeter: Principle of Operation and How it is used

A Multimeter or volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM) is an instrument used to measure current, voltage, and resistance. It can be used for…

7 months ago

Megohmmeter: Function & Operation

The megohmmeter or megger is a portable deflection instrument widely used to check the insulation resistance of electrical cables and…

10 months ago

Standards Used in Measurements & Their Classifications

For anyone performing a measurement using a particular instrument, it usually matters to know whether the instrument is calibrated or…

10 months ago

Oscilloscopes: Function, Features, Applications & Selection Guide

The Function of an Oscilloscope An oscilloscope is an electronic instrument that presents a graphical display of its input voltage…

10 months ago

Pulse Generator: Function, Operation & Applications

The Function of a Pulse Generator A pulse generator is an electronic instrument used to generate pulses for use in…

11 months ago

Function Generator: Features & Applications

Features of Function Generators A function generator is a signal source that can produce different types of waveforms as its…

11 months ago

How to Calibrate an AC Ammeter & an AC Voltmeter

An instrument calibration is performed by comparing its reading with that of a more accurate instrument when both instruments are…

12 months ago