A Study on Fundamentals of Digital Timer

What is a Digital Timer?

Have you ever used the timer in your phone to track timings for some purpose? You must have. The same function is that of a digital timer with more limits and boundaries. A digital timer just starts working at the time set and also ends at the time set. But, you might be thinking why to buy another separate device for the same purpose which can be done on a mobile. The difference is that a timer is much more precise and can even measure in millimeters and also it performs additive functions.

It is also known as a digital displayer as the time is being displayed on a large display which works digitally.

What are some of its salient features and things to be taken care of?

• It displays and functions accurately and precisely.
• It requires very low maintenance.
• It is available at reasonable prices to add to your savings.
• Its display is bold and large enough to help in your work.
• It is usually light weighed to decrease the manual power used and not cause pain to your hands if you carry it for longer periods of time.
• It has a longer shelf- life and does not break off easily.
• The digital timers can be modified and colored according to the user’s choice.
• Setting of the time in the timer is very easy and convenient.
• It is made up of very fine and hard material to promote sturdiness.
• It can either have a volatile (cannot function if power supply is cut off) or non- volatile battery (can even work without the power supply). I suggest you to buy the model with a non- volatile work to effectively do your work. So, be careful and buy after looking at the product details.
• It can be either portable or fixed so you can buy as per usage and convenience of your work.
• Again, its battery is of two variants- chargeable and removable. The removable batteries are use and throw and you will need to buy the batteries every single time its battery finishes. On the other hand, the chargeable batteries only require an additional charger and work finely.

Basics of its Functionality and Default Working-

Like any other clock or watch, when you first unbox it, the time set would be 24hrs, 60mins and 60sec (in terms of hours, minutes and seconds). You can easily alter the timings and set the current time in either the units already set or you can even set the units as per choice. Like, you can also alter it as minutes, seconds and milliseconds.

Some of its Highly Commendable Applications and Uses-

• Digital timer is a prominent part of microwaves, ovens, washing machines and many other appliances where either the time needs to be set or it shows how much time is left.
• It is also used in mobile phones, laptops, computers, clocks and watches. It is used in many such gadgets for the same aforementioned purpose.
• It is highly used in synchronizing switches.