Watch Out for Those Thermoelectric Voltages!

May 22, 2012 Office 19-2 (Apr 2012)

In the Fluke 8508A, a technique called "Tru-ohms" can be used to easily remove EMFs. — In the Fluke 8508A, a technique called “Tru-ohms” can be used to easily remove EMFs.

By Martin L. Kidd

This Metrology 101 article addresses the impact of thermoelectric voltage (EMF) on low-voltage measurements. Using a high precision digital multimeter, the author demonstrates how you can inadvertently introduce thermal EMF errors.

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