1. Using a Digital Multimeter Digital Electronics Unit 1 - Fundamentals

2. Multimeters

3. This Lesson: About a multimeter Multimeter Components Making correct Connections Taking simple Measurements

4. What is a Multimeter? A Multimeter is a: Voltmeter – measures potential difference (voltage) between 2 points Ammeter – measures current Ohmmeter – measures resistance Plus: Other instruments to measure: Continuity, capacitance, diodes, etc

5. Multimeters – ON/OFF

6. Multimeters – Continuity Tester

7. Multimeters – Voltmeter

8. Multimeters – Ohmmeter

9. Multimeters - Ammeter

10. Multimeters – Transistor Tester

11. Multimeters – Diode Tester

12. Multimeters – Battery Tester

13. Multimeters – Capacitor Tester

14. Multimeters – Black Lead

15. Connecting Black Lead

16. Multimeters – Red Lead

17. Connecting Red Lead

18. Multimeter - Kelvin

19. Continuity Setting

20. Breadboard Worksheet Click Here to Open the worksheet Professional Development Lesson ID Code: 4006

21. Resistor placement Can Not Be Powered Or Part Of An Active Circuit

22. Connecting Leads Ω

23. Resistance Settings

24. Resistor placement 330 Ω 10k Ω

25. The Test Circuit

26. Voltmeter Settings

27. Test Points for Voltmeter

28. Ammeter Settings

29. Test Points for Ammeter

30. Ammeter or Voltmeter?

31. Curriculum Alignment: Unit 1 - Fundamentals Lesson 1.4 – Resistance Act. 1.4A – Resistors Lesson PowerPoint – Digital Multimeter

32. References: Scherz, P. (2000). Practical Electronics for Inventors, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

33. Credits: Writer: Donna E. Scribner Content Editor: Tom White Narration: Donna E. Scribner PLTW Editor: Ed Hughes Production: CJ Amarosa Video Production: CJ Amarosa Audio: CJ Amarosa Project Manager: Donna E. Scribner