Elenco Compact Digital Multimeter - Manual (Page 3)

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IDENTIFYING RESISTOR VALUES
Use the following information as a guide in properly identifying the value of resistors.
5 Bands
1 2 Multiplier
Tolerance
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Battery snap
3
4 Bands
1 2 Multiplier
Tolerance
IDENTIFYING CAPACITOR VALUES
Capacitors will be identified by their capacitance value in pF (picofarads), nF (nanofarads), or
μF (microfarads). Most
capacitors will have their actual value printed on them. Some capacitors may have their value printed in the following
manner. The maximum operating voltage may also be printed on the capacitor.
Second digit
First digit
Multiplier
Tolerance*
For the No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 8 9
Multiply By 1 10 100 1k 10k 100k .01 0.1
Multiplier
Note: The letter “R” may be used at times to
signify a decimal point; as in 3R3 = 3.3 10
μ
F 16V
103K
100V
The letter M indicates a tolerance of +20%
The letter K indicates a tolerance of +10%
The letter J indicates a tolerance of +5%
Maximum working voltage
The value is 10 x 1,000 = 10,000pF or .01
μF 100V
*
Electrolytic capacitors have a positive and a negative
electrode. The negative lead is indicated on the
packaging by a stripe with minus signs and possibly
arrowheads.
Warning:
If the capacitor is connected
with incorrect polarity, it may
heat up and either leak, or cause
the capacitor to explode.
Polarity
marking
(+)
(–)
RESISTORS
CAPACITORS
Shunt wire
Disc Mylar
C2
Diode
Carbon film
Transistor
MISCELLANEOUS
Electrolytic
SEMICONDUCTORS
PC board
with ICs installed
Liquid crystal display (LCD)
Zebra
Zebra frame
Buzzer with wires
Selector knob
Fuse holder
clip
Transistor
socket
Input socket
Ball
bearing Slide contact
Potentiometer
Fuse Springs
Screws
2.0mm x
6mm
2.0mm x
10mm