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Benchtop Multimeters
Explore our wide range of digital multimeters for education and metrology labs
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Modular Multimeters
Save rack space with benchtop capabilities in a compact form factor
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Portable multimeters
Make trustworthy measurements in harsh working environments
Benchtop Multimeters
Keysight benchtop digital multimeters enable you to characterize and debug devices, perform design validation, monitor key interfaces of subsystems during design, and ensure your products are properly tested to meet specifications. They are offered in four capability classes across three performance grades. Essential, our entry-level DMM, includes the DM5-class, providing 5.5 digits of resolution. Advanced includes the DM6- and DM7-class, extending up to 7.5 digits of resolution. Pro includes the DM8-class, delivering 8.5 digits of resolution and increased sampling rate. Portable includes the DM4-class, offering convenience in the palm of your hand. A comprehensive library of digital multimeter resources are available to help you find the performance grade and class best suited to your lab.
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Keysight modular digital multimeters offer the power of a benchtop DMM in a compact, flexible form factor, saving valuable rack space. Our top modular DMMs deliver superior DCV accuracy and faster reading rates than our Advanced models, all within high-density PXI / PXIe modules. With four models ranging from 21 ppm to 90 ppm 1-year DCV accuracy, select the modular digital multimeter that is right for your application.
Portable Multimeters
Keysight DM4-class portable DMMs include the U1200 Handheld DMMs. Portable DMMs are designed to withstand harsh working conditions, improve safety, and offer convenience in the palm of your hand, whether you are troubleshooting electronics or performing machinery installation and maintenance. Equipped with smart features like an integrated frequency counter and overvoltage protection, our portable DMMs help you quickly detect issues and obtain accurate measurements in the field. Explore our most popular models to find the one that is best for your application.
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Explore Compatible Software and Accessories for Your DMM
Choose from a wide variety of digital multimeter lab management and instrument control software or accessories like test leads, temperature probes, adapters, and more.
Explore Digital Multimeter Use Cases
Digital multimeters support a wide range of measurements across various industries, discover them all
Consumer electronics
How to Measure Resistance Using Four-Wire Measurement
Make accurate resistance measurements by removing the effects of cable resistance.
Automotive
How to Monitor Battery Health and Temperature
Design and test battery systems with precise measurements across wide temperature ranges and multiple channels.
Wired Communication
Make multichannel current measurements during the product design stage using a DAQ system.
Semiconductor
How to Characterize a Diode
Characterize an active electronic component such as a diode by performing an IV curve measurement.
Automotive
Set up multi-point temperature measurements based on design complexity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A multimeter refers to a measuring meter that makes multiple types of measurements, such as alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) voltage, AC or DC current, resistance, temperature, capacitance, and more parameters. A modern digital multimeter uses digital and logic technology to miniaturize and enable many features in its internal system. With digital technology, digital multimeters can have graphical displays, perform data logging and signal digitizing capabilities, programmability, and communicate with external devices.
- DC and AC Voltage (V) to check power rails, signal levels, and supply stability
- DC and AC Current (A) to verify current flow and identify overload or abnormal consumption
- Resistance (Ω) to measure component values and confirm circuit integrity
- Continuity to quickly determine whether a connection path is open or complete
- Capacitance (F) to check capacitor values in electronic assemblies
- Frequency (H) to measure repeating signals and switching behavior
- Temperature when using a supported temperature probe or thermocouple
Higher‑performance DMMs offer improved resolution, accuracy, and faster measurement speeds, making them suitable for bench, production, and field use. Whether performing maintenance checks in the field or taking precise measurements in the lab, a DMM provides the flexibility to measure the parameters needed for everyday electrical and electronic troubleshooting.
Accuracy and resolution are two different but related specifications of a digital multimeter (DMM). Accuracy defines how close the measured value is to the true value of the signal, usually expressed as a percentage of the reading plus a number of counts. It tells you the reliability of the result. Resolution, on the other hand, refers to the smallest change a DMM can display, often determined by the number of digits or counts on the display. A DMM may have high resolution but poor accuracy, meaning it can show very fine measurement steps but not necessarily the correct value. Ideally, a good DMM balances both high resolution and high accuracy to ensure precise and reliable measurements.
The right benchtop DMM for production testing depends on your application requirements, including measurement speed, accuracy, repeatability, and automation needs. Different benchtop DMM grades can be suitable for manufacturing environments depending on the complexity of the test, required throughput, and measurement performance. When selecting a DMM for production use, consider factors such as resolution, accuracy, reading speed, interface options, and ease of integration into automated test systems.