https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8234f267-f322-4607-8b95-8a9925379827Matthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by Matt on 9/28/2022 7:24:00 AM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/FH9XzssLfHc">https://youtu.be/FH9XzssLfHc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Digital multimeters (DMMs) can measure multiple things. But they can do more than just what their dial suggests. For example, you can use diode mode to measure a MOSFET. Or you can use resistance mode to check if a DMM fuse is bad. These are seven tricks that James does with his DMM that go beyond voltage and current measurements.</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gah22n330">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/f/forum/51269/what-are-some-multimeter-tips-tricks-unique-measurements" data-e14adj="t">Unique DMM Tips / Tricks / Measurements Forum Discussion</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4446/workbench-wednesday-11-instrument-basics-digital-multimeters" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #11: Instrument Basics: DMM</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4691/workbench-wednesday-19-4-wire-resistance-measurements" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #19: Four-Wire Resistance Measurements</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4847/workbench-wednesday-23-what-that-dmm-beep-means---a-continuity-mode-tutorial" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #23: What that DMM Beep Means - A Continuity Mode Tutorial</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4769/workbench-wednesday-21-dmm-half-digits-explained" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #21: DMM Half-Digital Explained</a><br /><br /></li> </ul> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gddsi0ds0">Bill of Materials</h3> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-8f035" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3677286,3490494,9339779,2675146,1861454,3130197,1581232&nsku=90AH9782,89AH1098,38K5140,05AC0533,90R9426,21AH3442,14N9349&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('8f035'));" data-farnell="3677286,3490494,9339779,2675146,1861454,3130197,1581232" data-newark="90AH9782,89AH1098,38K5140,05AC0533,90R9426,21AH3442,14N9349" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>MP730651 Handheld Digital Multimeter</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-a28c0" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3677286&nsku=90AH9782&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a28c0'));" data-farnell="3677286" data-newark="90AH9782" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MP770521 Test Lead Set, Banana Plug Stackable, Alligator Clip, Banana Plug, Hook Clip</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-5f446" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3490494&nsku=89AH1098&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5f446'));" data-farnell="3490494" data-newark="89AH1098" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Kohm, metal, 1% resistor</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-f8869" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339779&nsku=38K5140&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f8869'));" data-farnell="9339779" data-newark="38K5140" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Small Signal: 1n4148</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-c3556" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2675146&nsku=05AC0533&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c3556'));" data-farnell="2675146" data-newark="05AC0533" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zener: 9.1v, 1n4739a</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-995cd" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1861454&nsku=90R9426&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('995cd'));" data-farnell="1861454" data-newark="90R9426" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MP000438 LED, Blue, Through Hole, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 20 mA, 3.2 V, 467 nm</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-d1d4f" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3130197&nsku=21AH3442&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d1d4f'));" data-farnell="3130197" data-newark="21AH3442" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>LED, Green, SMD, 1206, 20 mA, 2.1 V, 570 nm</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-7a75e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1581232&nsku=14N9349&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7a75e'));" data-farnell="1581232" data-newark="14N9349" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gbdha1v60"></h3> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><br /><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3704/vcp-biography-james" data-e14adj="t">About James</a>&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:Arial, &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, sans-serif;" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: mosfet, digital multimeter, diode, dmm, led, multimeter, bjt</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61/revision/3Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8234f267-f322-4607-8b95-8a9925379827Matthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by Matt on 10/12/2022 7:24:00 AM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/FH9XzssLfHc">https://youtu.be/FH9XzssLfHc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Digital multimeters (DMMs) can measure multiple things. But they can do more than just what their dial suggests. For example, you can use diode mode to measure a MOSFET. Or you can use resistance mode to check if a DMM fuse is bad. These are seven tricks that James does with his DMM that go beyond voltage and current measurements.</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gah22n330">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/f/forum/51269/what-are-some-multimeter-tips-tricks-unique-measurements" data-e14adj="t">Unique DMM Tips / Tricks / Measurements Forum Discussion</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4446/workbench-wednesday-11-instrument-basics-digital-multimeters" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #11: Instrument Basics: DMM</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4691/workbench-wednesday-19-4-wire-resistance-measurements" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #19: Four-Wire Resistance Measurements</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4847/workbench-wednesday-23-what-that-dmm-beep-means---a-continuity-mode-tutorial" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #23: What that DMM Beep Means - A Continuity Mode Tutorial</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4769/workbench-wednesday-21-dmm-half-digits-explained" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #21: DMM Half-Digital Explained</a><br /><br /></li> </ul> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gddsi0ds0">Bill of Materials</h3> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-a8d30" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3677286,3490494,9339779,2675146,1861454,3130197,1581232&nsku=90AH9782,89AH1098,38K5140,05AC0533,90R9426,21AH3442,14N9349&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a8d30'));" data-farnell="3677286,3490494,9339779,2675146,1861454,3130197,1581232" data-newark="90AH9782,89AH1098,38K5140,05AC0533,90R9426,21AH3442,14N9349" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>MP730651 Handheld Digital Multimeter</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-cc5d0" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3677286&nsku=90AH9782&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('cc5d0'));" data-farnell="3677286" data-newark="90AH9782" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MP770521 Test Lead Set, Banana Plug Stackable, Alligator Clip, Banana Plug, Hook Clip</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-37ba4" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3490494&nsku=89AH1098&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('37ba4'));" data-farnell="3490494" data-newark="89AH1098" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Kohm, metal, 1% resistor</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-9c8c4" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339779&nsku=38K5140&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9c8c4'));" data-farnell="9339779" data-newark="38K5140" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Small Signal: 1n4148</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-5d997" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2675146&nsku=05AC0533&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5d997'));" data-farnell="2675146" data-newark="05AC0533" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zener: 9.1v, 1n4739a</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-9c902" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1861454&nsku=90R9426&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9c902'));" data-farnell="1861454" data-newark="90R9426" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MP000438 LED, Blue, Through Hole, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 20 mA, 3.2 V, 467 nm</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-356f4" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3130197&nsku=21AH3442&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('356f4'));" data-farnell="3130197" data-newark="21AH3442" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>LED, Green, SMD, 1206, 20 mA, 2.1 V, 570 nm</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-2ffa6" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1581232&nsku=14N9349&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2ffa6'));" data-farnell="1581232" data-newark="14N9349" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gbdha1v60"></h3> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><br /><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3704/vcp-biography-james" data-e14adj="t">About James</a>&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:Arial, &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, sans-serif;" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: mosfet, digital multimeter, diode, dmm, led, multimeter, bjt</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61/revision/4Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8234f267-f322-4607-8b95-8a9925379827Matthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61#commentsRevision 4 posted to Documents by Matt on 9/28/2022 7:24:00 AM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/FH9XzssLfHc">https://youtu.be/FH9XzssLfHc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Digital multimeters (DMMs) can measure multiple things. But they can do more than just what their dial suggests. For example, you can use diode mode to measure a MOSFET. Or you can use resistance mode to check if a DMM fuse is bad. These are seven tricks that James does with his DMM that go beyond voltage and current measurements.</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gah22n330">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/f/forum/51269/what-are-some-multimeter-tips-tricks-unique-measurements" data-e14adj="t">Unique DMM Tips / Tricks / Measurements Forum Discussion</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4446/workbench-wednesday-11-instrument-basics-digital-multimeters" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #11: Instrument Basics: DMM</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4691/workbench-wednesday-19-4-wire-resistance-measurements" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #19: Four-Wire Resistance Measurements</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4847/workbench-wednesday-23-what-that-dmm-beep-means---a-continuity-mode-tutorial" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #23: What that DMM Beep Means - A Continuity Mode Tutorial</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4769/workbench-wednesday-21-dmm-half-digits-explained" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays #21: DMM Half-Digital Explained</a><br /><br /></li> </ul> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gddsi0ds0">Bill of Materials</h3> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-39665" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3677286,3490494,9339779,2675146,1861454,3130197,1581232&nsku=90AH9782,89AH1098,38K5140,05AC0533,90R9426,21AH3442,14N9349&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('39665'));" data-farnell="3677286,3490494,9339779,2675146,1861454,3130197,1581232" data-newark="90AH9782,89AH1098,38K5140,05AC0533,90R9426,21AH3442,14N9349" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>MP730651 Handheld Digital Multimeter</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-3520e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3677286&nsku=90AH9782&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3520e'));" data-farnell="3677286" data-newark="90AH9782" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MP770521 Test Lead Set, Banana Plug Stackable, Alligator Clip, Banana Plug, Hook Clip</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-6f11e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3490494&nsku=89AH1098&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6f11e'));" data-farnell="3490494" data-newark="89AH1098" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Kohm, metal, 1% resistor</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-a8fdf" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339779&nsku=38K5140&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a8fdf'));" data-farnell="9339779" data-newark="38K5140" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Small Signal: 1n4148</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-b7782" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2675146&nsku=05AC0533&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('b7782'));" data-farnell="2675146" data-newark="05AC0533" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zener: 9.1v, 1n4739a</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-3c3bf" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1861454&nsku=90R9426&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3c3bf'));" data-farnell="1861454" data-newark="90R9426" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MP000438 LED, Blue, Through Hole, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 20 mA, 3.2 V, 467 nm</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-3e79d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3130197&nsku=21AH3442&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3e79d'));" data-farnell="3130197" data-newark="21AH3442" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>LED, Green, SMD, 1206, 20 mA, 2.1 V, 570 nm</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-d6c85" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1581232&nsku=14N9349&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d6c85'));" data-farnell="1581232" data-newark="14N9349" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gbdha1v60"></h3> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><br /><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3704/vcp-biography-james" data-e14adj="t">About James</a>&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:Arial, &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, sans-serif;" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/" data-e14adj="t">Workbench Wednesdays</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: mosfet, digital multimeter, diode, dmm, led, multimeter, bjt</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61/revision/2Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:51:42 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8234f267-f322-4607-8b95-8a9925379827tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 9/20/2022 4:51:42 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/FH9XzssLfHc">https://youtu.be/FH9XzssLfHc</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Digital multimeters (DMMs) can measure multiple things. But they can do more than just what their dial suggests. For example, you can use diode mode to measure a MOSFET. Or you can use resistance mode to check if a DMM fuse is bad. These are seven tricks that James does with his DMM that go beyond voltage and current measurements.</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gah22n330">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/f/forum/51269/what-are-some-multimeter-tips-tricks-unique-measurements">Unique DMM Tips / Tricks / Measurements Forum Discussion</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4446/workbench-wednesday-11-instrument-basics-digital-multimeters">Workbench Wednesdays #11: Instrument Basics: DMM</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4691/workbench-wednesday-19-4-wire-resistance-measurements">Workbench Wednesdays #19: Four-Wire Resistance Measurements</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4847/workbench-wednesday-23-what-that-dmm-beep-means---a-continuity-mode-tutorial">Workbench Wednesdays #23: What that DMM Beep Means - A Continuity Mode Tutorial</a></li> <li><a href="/w/documents/4769/workbench-wednesday-21-dmm-half-digits-explained">Workbench Wednesdays #21: DMM Half-Digital Explained</a><br /><br /></li> </ul> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gddsi0ds0">Bill of Materials</h3> <p></p> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-dc4bf" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3677286,3490494,9339779,2675146,1861454,3130197,1581232&nsku=90AH9782,89AH1098,38K5140,05AC0533,90R9426,21AH3442,14N9349&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('dc4bf'));" data-farnell="3677286,3490494,9339779,2675146,1861454,3130197,1581232" data-newark="90AH9782,89AH1098,38K5140,05AC0533,90R9426,21AH3442,14N9349" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>MP730651 Handheld Digital Multimeter</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-c5796" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3677286&nsku=90AH9782&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c5796'));" data-farnell="3677286" data-newark="90AH9782" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MP770521 Test Lead Set, Banana Plug Stackable, Alligator Clip, Banana Plug, Hook Clip</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-69e87" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3490494&nsku=89AH1098&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('69e87'));" data-farnell="3490494" data-newark="89AH1098" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 Kohm, metal, 1% resistor</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-3d8cd" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339779&nsku=38K5140&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3d8cd'));" data-farnell="9339779" data-newark="38K5140" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Small Signal: 1n4148</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-a90d1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2675146&nsku=05AC0533&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a90d1'));" data-farnell="2675146" data-newark="05AC0533" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zener: 9.1v, 1n4739a</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-4d08e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1861454&nsku=90R9426&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4d08e'));" data-farnell="1861454" data-newark="90R9426" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MP000438 LED, Blue, Through Hole, T-1 3/4 (5mm), 20 mA, 3.2 V, 467 nm</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-20241" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3130197&nsku=21AH3442&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('20241'));" data-farnell="3130197" data-newark="21AH3442" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>LED, Green, SMD, 1206, 20 mA, 2.1 V, 570 nm</td> <td>Multicomp Pro</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-44906" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1581232&nsku=14N9349&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('44906'));" data-farnell="1581232" data-newark="14N9349" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gbdha1v60"></h3> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><br /><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3704/vcp-biography-james">About James</a>&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:Arial, &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, sans-serif;" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/">Workbench Wednesdays</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: mosfet, digital multimeter, diode, dmm, led, multimeter, bjt</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61/revision/1Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:25:59 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8234f267-f322-4607-8b95-8a9925379827tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/workbenchwednesdays/w/documents/27804/advanced-dmm-tips-tricks---workbench-wednesdays-61#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 9/8/2022 8:25:59 PM<br /> <p>test</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>