Signal generators are testing equipment used in different applications. The most common ones include testing complex communication systems, measuring the frequency response of amplifiers, and aligning the frequency response devices. You may need a signal generator for designing, testing, and troubleshooting electronics circuits. Unlike function generators capable of producing multiple waveforms, signal generators are limited … Read more
An oscilloscope provides you with more information than the standard multimeter (both analog and digital) by graphically showing you the waveform of voltage that can then be analyzed for some properties such as frequency, amplitude, rise time, time interval, distortion, pulse width, and others. Based on the display, there are two types of oscilloscopes available. … Read more
Clamp meters are essential measuring instruments to add to your toolbox if working in HVAC. They come in handy when measuring currents and voltages anywhere in the system. However, you cannot just buy any clamp meter you find in the market because such products have varying capabilities. The modern-day clamp meters do more than just … Read more
A function generator is unavoidable if you are an electrical circuit designer, technician, or product quality auditor. As the name suggests, function generators produce electrical waveforms for testing other equipment and systems. They are one of the most commonly used in test and development systems. Function generators come in all forms, and different types also … Read more
LRC meters are multi-functional measuring instruments for electrical engineers and technicians. As the name suggests, these instruments can measure inductance (L), capacitance (c), and resistance (R). Clearly, their names originate from what these devices can do. The ability of the LCR meter to measure multiple parameters makes them the best choice. Instead of buying different … Read more
A tape measure, or a measuring tape as other people call it, is essential if you want to measure lengths ranging from 0 to 100 feet. Commonly, tape measures refer to the 25 feet tape measures, mostly available on the market. And they come with differentiation each other such as the blade length, reading, features, … Read more
Stud finders, as their name suggests, are for finding studs buried deep into the walls. You should know where they are located if you want to drill the wall to hang something or for other installations. Stud finders are simple devices for detecting studs in the drywall. But things can be hidden behind the walls. … Read more
Completing electrical wiring projects without checking the correctness can likely cause a disaster. Regardless of how good you are, you can make mistakes. These can lead to damage to electrical equipment connected to these outlets. In severe cases, faulty electrical wiring can cause fire and death of people. Outlet testers are used by DIYers, electricians, … Read more
A tally counter is a tool to count the events. The mechanism can be either a digital or mechanical. In some cases, it can be a software or app, which is installed on your devices. Typically, a mechanical tally counter is encased with metal material to protect the internal mechanical components. A digital tally counter, … Read more
Being a builder or a realtor, you would have used a lot of tools for measuring distances. Sometimes when the distances are very long, it becomes very hard to measure them accurately using tools such as measuring tapes. This is because such tools will need you to have help from a partner. Additionally, due to … Read more