SANTA CLARA, Calif., 11 Oct. 2008. Agilent Technologies Inc. has released the U1253A handheld digital multimeter (DMM), the first DMM to use an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, says a representative. For on-the-go and benchtop applications, the OLED readout provides a 2000:1 contrast ratio, a 160-degree viewing angle, smoothed fonts, and a "large display" mode to ensure crystal-clear indoor viewing.
The U1253A expands Agilent's U1250 series of handheld DMMs, designed to simplify electronic troubleshooting and validation. All three U1250 Series DMMs are designed to simplify analysis, accelerate glitch detection, and simplify probing of hard-to-reach points.
"Adding an OLED display to a high-performance handheld DMM represents a new level of 'visionary' innovation in our growing line of low-cost solutions," says Ee Huei Sin, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Basic Instruments Division. "It also reaffirms our commitment to go beyond essential product features to include extra capabilities that help our customers do more in a wider range of situations."
The Agilent U1253A is now available priced at $449.
