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This functionality of the multimeter comes in handy when you need to check the soldering and connections of your circuit.
- Connect the black probe to the COM and the red probe to the voltage terminal with a V and the Ohm symbol.
- Turn the knob to select the diode setting as explained in the previous slides for testing diodes.
- Turn off the power supply.
- Touch the end of the probes on the two points across which you wish to measure the continuity (keeping the polarity in mind).
- Observe the value displayed on the multimeter. A low value of resistance in the range of 0-200 Ohms is an indicator for good continuity.
Tip – Some multimeters generate a beep when two points are shorted. This can be used for checking continuity and detecting unwanted shorts in your circuit.
These were some of the ways in which a multimeter can be used to satisfy the common requirements faced while building any circuit. It is a must-have tool, and all electronics engineers must strive for achieving expertise in the usage of a digital multimeter to make their jobs much easier.
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