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Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology Volume 10, 1986 - Issue 2
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An inexpensive r.m.s. ammeter for use with electrosurgical units

R. L. G. Kirsner Department of Physical Sciences, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065, Australia
Pages 67-68 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

A true r.m.s. reading rf ammeter utilizing low-cost integrated circuits has been developed for use in measurements of the power output and rf leakage of electrosurgical units. The meter is sufficiently accurate for most clinical applications without the drawbacks of the thermal ammeter.

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