Digital Multimeter is a widely used test equipment for measuring various parameters like amps, volts and ohms of an electrical and electronics equipment’s with high accuracy. This device is a multifunctional multimeter which has dual display resolution, it has high accuracy, and low cost, all these factors will drive the digital multimeter markets in the forecast period. Furthermore, the growing demand of electronic devices for testing and measurements will act as a major driver for the digital multimeter market.
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Market leaders and key company profiles-
Rohde & Schwarz
Agilent Technologies
The Danaher Corporation (Tektronix)
Fluke Corporation
UNI T
Hioki E.E. Corporation
Mastech Group Limited
Innova Electronic Corporation
Kaito Electronics Inc
Why Digital Multimeter is an Embedded System:
- Specialized Functionality: A digital multimeter is designed to perform specific tasks such as measuring voltage, current, resistance, and sometimes additional parameters like capacitance, temperature, and frequency. It doesn’t perform general-purpose computing tasks; instead, it is focused on a specific set of functions, which is a characteristic of embedded systems.
- Microcontroller/Microprocessor: Modern digital multimeters use a microcontroller or microprocessor as the core of their design. This microcontroller processes the input from sensors and converts it into a readable digital value that is then displayed on the screen. The microcontroller executes the program to convert analog signals (e.g., voltage, current) into a digital format, process those values, and display the results.
- Real-Time Operation: Digital multimeters operate in real-time, especially when measuring electrical parameters. They must respond instantly to the changes in input signals (such as voltage fluctuations or current changes), which is a key trait of embedded systems designed for real-time operation.
- User Interface: Digital multimeters often include a display screen (usually LCD or LED) and buttons for user interaction. The display is powered and managed by the embedded system, which ensures that the correct data is shown to the user in a readable format.
- Low Power Consumption: Like many embedded systems, digital multimeters are designed to be energy-efficient to operate on batteries or low-power sources for long periods.
- Limited Scope and Customization: The firmware inside the multimeter is specifically developed for the measurement functions and is customized for those specific tasks, not for general-purpose computing. The software that runs on the microcontroller is optimized for sensor data processing, signal conversion, and output control.