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Making Measurements
Measuring frequency
Frequency is the number of cycles a signal completes each second. Frequency is
defined as 1/Period. Period is defined as the time between the middle threshold
crossings of two consecutive, like-polarity edges, as shown in
The multimeter measures the frequency of a voltage or current signal by counting
the number of times the signal crosses a threshold level within a specified period
of time.
Rise Time
Figure 2-37
Pressing
ampere) and not the frequency range.
1 To measure frequency, rotate the switch to one of the primary functions
To obtain the best measuring results for frequency measurements, please use
NOTE
the AC measuring path.
2 Press
102
Fall Time
+ Width
Frequency, pulse width, and duty cycle measurements
controls the input range of the primary function (voltage or
allowing frequency measurements highlighted in
. Probe the test points and read the display.
– Width
Period
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90%
50%
10%