It is common knowledge in industry that 4-wire measurement is the preferred method for resistances under 1 Ω but what makes it so advantageous over 2- and 3- wire measurement? Let’s look at how the technique was invented and why it works. Building Bridges William Tomson, later Lord Kelvin of temperature scale fame, was studying…
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What’s the Case for Rounded-Tip Pins for Kelvin Probes?
Introducing TEGAM BKP-J Tips for Kelvin Probes. When testing electrical bonds, maintaining the integrity of the surface can be critical. The tips of your probes have a lot to do with preserving that surface finish and integrity. TEGAM recognizes that specific applications may require specialized tools that allow the measurement without damaging the surface -…
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New Microohmmeter Probes are Rugged and Comfortable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact TEGAM @ 440-466-6100. TEGAM, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative microohmmeters, has just introduced five new Kelvin probes. When used with TEGAM's R1L bond meters or the 1740 or 1750 microohmmeter, they enable engineers and technicians to more easily make four-wire bonding and other low-resistance measurements: The BKP-10 Kelvin probes are…
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