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This tutorial is a landing page for information about National Instruments Digital Multimeters (DMM). Here you can learn general information about the fundamental definitions and functions of DMMs, as well as specific information on advanced concepts and implementations.
Table of Contents
- Digital Multimeter Measurement Fundamentals
- Digital Multimeter Measurement Capabilities and Functions
- Digital Multimeter Measurement Advanced Concepts and Definitions
- Digital Multimeter Videos, Whitepapers and Interactive Tutorials
- Application Specific Whitepapers
Digital Multimeter Measurement Fundamentals
Read the Digital Multimeter Measurement Fundamentals tutorial to learn about fundamental DMM measurement concepts such as accuracy, resolution, sensitivity, noise, and precision.
Digital Multimeter Measurement Capabilities and Functions
DMMs are capable of a variety of different measurement types. See the selections below for information on using the NI 4070 DMM to perform the following measurement types:
Digital Multimeter Measurement Advanced Concepts and Definitions
While some DMM measurements are quick and simple, high precision measurement applications can require more thought and planning. View the DMM Advanced Concepts document to learn about the following measurement considerations:
Digital Multimeter Videos, Whitepapers and Interactive Tutorials
- Digital Multimeter Measurement Cycle [Whitepaper]
- Understanding the Resolution vs. Speed Tradeoff for 6 ½ Digit Digital Multimeters [Interactive Tutorial]
- Eliminate Traditional Digital Multimeter Accuracy Errors [Interactive Tutorial]
- Low-Level Measurement Resources [Whitepapers and Webcasts]
- Developing Precision DC Test Systems in PXI [Video]
Application Specific Whitepapers
Click on the links below to learn how to use PC-based DMMs to perform the following measurement applications:
- NMOS Transistor Characterization
- Performing High-Accuracy Temperature Measurements on multiple channels
- Precision Voltage Reference Testing
- pA Level Current Measurements
- uΩ Level Resistance Measurements by using a higher current source
- Fuel Cell Testing
National Instruments Digital Multimeters
NI offers PC-based digital multimeters ranging from low-cost 5½-digit DMMs to industry-leading 7½-digit DMMs. Bus options include USB, PXI, PCI, PCI Express and PCMCIA. Click below to see the available options:
Compare National Instruments Digital Multimeters
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Include Lower Resolution Multimeters
An excellent tutorial document, but you
only make reference to the latest 4070
family Multimeters. What about referring to
its lower resolution predecessors. The
tutorial summary does not make it clear
whether or not the information contained
will help them or not.
- Aug 05, 2005
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