multimeters
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Examples
Analog multimeters use a microammeter with a moving pointer to display readings.
Analog multimeters are common; a quality analog instrument will cost about the same as a DMM.
Analog multimeters continuously read the test value.
Analog multimeters have the precision and reading accuracy limitations described above, and so are not built to provide the same accuracy as digital instruments.
Digital multimeters (DMM, DVOM) have a numeric display, and may also show a graphical bar representing the measured value.
Digital multimeters (DMM or DVOM) A bench-top multimeter, the Hewlett-Packard 34401a.