An instrument manufacturer's experience with the 1990 volt/ohm changes

Abstract

It is pointed out that the January 1, 1990 changes in the representations of the volt and ohm, because they were large compared with the accuracy of modern instruments, had the potential for severely impacting the US electronics industry. However, because of the excellent support provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Conference of Standards Laboratories and because a plan was formulated and followed, one instrument manufacturer (Fluke) was able to cope with the changes with a minimum of expense and disruption of operations.<>