Report 6
Report 6
Report 6
Theoretical part
Digital Multimeter Overview
A digital multimeter (DMM) is an essential tool in electronics for measuring various electrical
parameters such as voltage, current, and resistance. It combines multiple measurement
functions into a single device, providing high precision and ease of use for various electrical
measurements.
1. Display:
o Shows the measurement readings.
o Can display digits, units, and sometimes a graphical representation of
measurements.
2. Measurement Ports:
o Includes ports for connecting probes.
o Common ports: COM (common ground), V/Ω (voltage and resistance
measurement), and A (current measurement).
3. Rotary Switch:
o Allows selection of different measurement modes such as voltage (AC/DC),
current (AC/DC), and resistance.
4. Probes:
o Used to connect the multimeter to the circuit under test.
o Typically consists of a black (negative) and a red (positive) probe.
Measurement Principles
1. Voltage Measurement:
o Measures the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit.
o Voltage can be AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current).
o The multimeter is connected in parallel with the component whose voltage is to
be measured.
2. Current Measurement:
o Measures the flow of electric charge through a conductor.
o Current can also be AC or DC.
o The multimeter is connected in series with the component to measure the
current flowing through it.
3. Resistance Measurement:
o Measures the opposition to the flow of current in a circuit.
o Resistance is measured in ohms (Ω).
o The multimeter applies a small voltage through the resistor and measures the
current flow to determine the resistance.
Practical part
1. Measuring with ohmmeter:
Resistor 1 – 1.2003 kΩ
Resistor 2 – 2.175 kΩ
Resistor 3 – 2.168 kΩ
2. Measuring the voltage and current:
R1 – Current: 4.839 mA; Voltage: 5.811 V
R2 – Current: 2.698 mA; Voltage: 5.858 V
R3 – Current: 2.708 mA; Voltage: 5.855 V
2. Parallel resistance:
Expected parallel resistance:
Rp= 3328.12 Ω
Measured parallel resistance:
Rp= 569 Ω
Series Connection:
Absolute error: 5543 – 5538 = 5 Ω
Relative error: 0.09%
Parallel Connection:
Absolute error: 3328.12 – 569 = 2759.12 Ω
Relative error: 82.87%
Conclusions