Agilent has launched the U1270 Series handheld digital multimeters (DMMs). This series offers a wide range of measurement capabilities, including feature sets that are found in higher end industrial handheld DMMs. The DMMs feature low impedance mode to eliminate stray voltages, and low-pass filtering to remove noise that distorts voltage and current readings. The Smart Ohm function helps ensure confidence in results by minimising false readings due to leakage current. The DMMs have a slim, easy-to-grip profile and controls that are easy to operate, even when wearing heavy gloves. The U1270 Series are the world's first DMMs to feature a flashing backlight as visual alert to enhance continuity checks in dark, noisy environments.