For anyone performing a measurement using a particular instrument, it usually matters to know whether the instrument is calibrated or not. Calibration is required, along with precision, to enable accurate measurements to be made. Calibration means observing the instrument’s performance … Read more
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Basic Elements of an Electronic Instrument
An electronic instrument is made up of the following key elements:
- Transducer
- Signal modifier
- Indicating device
Transducer
This is the first sensing element and is needed only when measuring a non-electrical quantity such as … Read more
Key Instruments Used By Electronics Engineers
Multimeter
This is also called volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM). It is a general purpose instrument having the circuitry and switching arrangement for measuring ac/dc voltage or ac/dc current or resistance. It is simple, compact and portable instrument because the only power it … Read more