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Read MoreMeasuring the effectiveness of a heatsink or the thermal load of a CPU requires thermal test tools. In this episode, learn how an IR Thermometer and a Thermocouple could be used on β¦
Read MoreA multimeter is the go-to-tool for electronics measurements. Knowing how to use it to measure voltage, current, diodes, and transistors can save time (and frustration) while β¦
Read MoreBench DMMs have an extra set of banana jacks called βsense.β Known as a Kelvin or 4-wire resistance measurements, these inputs accurately measure small resistors. Like, milliohms β¦
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Read MoreGenerating signals with a waveform, function, or arbitrary generator lets you test all kinds of circuits. Learn how to get a function generator to output a signal, the 3 types of β¦
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