Electrical & Electronics Measurements

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

What is the function and application of a Modulation Analyzer?

Modulation distortion measurement. Reproduced with Permission, Courtesy of Keysight Technologies, Inc. Modulation analyzer is used in communication systems for investigating…

3 months ago

Distortion Meter vs. Wave Analyzer, How do they Differ?

Signal Analyzer. Reproduced with Permission, Courtesy of Keysight Technologies, Inc. Though these two instruments may appear similar in their functionality,…

4 months ago

Distortion Meter: Function, Components & Controls

Modulation distortion measurement. Reproduced with Permission, Courtesy of Keysight Technologies, Inc. The Function of a Distortion Meter A distortion meter…

4 months ago

How to Calibrate a DC Ammeter using a Potentiometer

We can calibrate a dc ammeter by connecting it in series with a precision resistor/standard resistor, and accurately measuring the…

4 months ago

Wave Analyzers: Function, Types & Applications

Signal Analyzer, Reproduced with Permission, Courtesy of Keysight Technologies, Inc. The Function of a Wave Analyzer Generally, a periodic waveform…

5 months ago

Power Measurement in Fiber Optics, How it is Done

Image source Pixabay Optical Power The basic unit of measurement in fiber optics is the light power. Just like electric…

5 months ago
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…

10 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…

11 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…

12 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…

1 year ago