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What is advantages of multimeter?

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This handheld mini digital multimeter features easy-to-read LCD readout, low battery indication, fuse and diode protected circuit. Easily fits in a shirt pocket, yet despite its size it is a rugged, full function multimeter that performs the following...

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Has high resolution: Can detect very small changes of the order of 0.1% of range.
Has high input resistance compared to analog meters.
Often fully protected against misuse, except in current ranges which have fuse protection.
No moving parts. Life will be high.
Can directly read true rms values in some cases. Volatge reading independent of waveform..
Disadvantages:
Cannot show trend, and conitnuously changing numbers cannot be easily interpreted. Mental averaging is not possible.
May show values even when not connected due to very high input resistances. Laeds can pick up and these can be displayed, erroneously.
The displayed value is not as accurate as displayed. A 1.000V may mean 0.995V or 1.005V

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