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Current Measurement

07/17/2012 1:51 AM

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How to measure the current output of any circuit given known or unknown??

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07/17/2012 3:27 AM

An ammeter of known or unknown brand name....

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07/17/2012 4:49 AM

Most hand held multimeters include current measurement.

A common way is to put a series resistor of very low value in series and measure the voltage drop across it.

You can get "clamp on" meters (AC and DC) for wires carrying current.

I think you need to be a bit more specific about your requirement.

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07/29/2012 7:52 PM

Ohms law also works well.

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