Tim said:
And besides that, it measures actual in-circuit conditions, because a
resistor is *supposed* to get hot, at least if it's doing its job...
Excellent point. If you adjust the voltage (and current) to the same as
the V (and current) in circuit, then your measurement reflects a more
realistic value of resistance.
And another thought. If you are trying to ferret out an intermittent
problem, then subjecting the resistor to similar V and I conditions
found in the circuit can help make the problem appear, so it an be
isolated to a certain component.
Tim (can't believe the number of negative replies on this thread)
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