Electronics Engineering Platform

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Free practical electronics engineering calculators for circuit design, components, RF, power electronics, batteries, signal analysis and electrical engineering.

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Tools for Modern Electronics

Explore calculators covering fundamental circuits, passive components, RF and signal analysis, batteries, electrical units and practical hardware engineering.

Circuit & Analog

Calculators for voltage, current, resistance, power, dividers, time constants and resonance.

Components

Practical calculators for resistors, capacitors and inductors used in everyday circuit design.

RF & Signal Analysis

Calculators for wavelength, frequency, antennas, dB, dBm and signal relationships.

Power Electronics

Tools for electrical power, batteries, stored energy and practical power-system calculations.

Frequency & Timing

Convert frequency and period and work with timing relationships used in digital and analog electronics.

Electrical Units

Convert common electrical engineering units and signal levels quickly without leaving the Octopart platform.

Electronics Calculators

Engineering Calculator Directory

Browse the available Octopart.org calculators. Each tool provides the relevant formula, inputs, worked examples and practical engineering notes.

Use these tools for quick engineering calculations during circuit design, component selection, prototyping, RF work, power-system analysis and electronics development.

Circuit Calculators

Fundamental voltage, current, resistance, power and circuit relationships.

Ohm's Law Calculator

Calculate voltage, current, resistance and power using Ohm's law.

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Voltage Divider Calculator

Calculate divider output voltage, current and resistor power.

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Current Divider Calculator

Calculate current distribution through parallel resistor branches.

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Power Dissipation Calculator

Calculate electrical power from voltage, current and resistance.

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RC / RL / RLC Time Constant

Calculate RC and RL time constants and related circuit timing values.

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Resonance Frequency Calculator

Calculate LC and RLC resonant frequency from inductance and capacitance.

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Resistor, Capacitor & Inductor Calculators

Component values, combinations, stored energy and electrical characteristics.

SMD Resistor Code Calculator

Decode 3-digit, 4-digit, R-marked and EIA-96 SMD resistor markings.

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Resistor Color Code Calculator

Decode resistor values from common color-band markings.

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Series Resistor Calculator

Calculate total resistance, circuit current, voltage drops and power for series resistors.

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Parallel Resistor Calculator

Calculate equivalent resistance for parallel resistor networks.

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Capacitor Reactance Calculator

Calculate capacitive reactance from frequency and capacitance.

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Inductor Reactance Calculator

Calculate inductive reactance from frequency and inductance.

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Series Capacitor Calculator

Calculate equivalent capacitance, charge and voltage distribution.

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Parallel Capacitor Calculator

Calculate total capacitance for parallel capacitor networks.

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Capacitor Energy Calculator

Calculate energy stored in a capacitor using E = ½CV².

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Inductor Energy Calculator

Calculate energy stored in an inductor using E = ½LI².

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RF, Signal & Frequency Calculators

Tools for frequency, wavelength, antennas, signal levels and RF engineering.

Frequency ↔ Wavelength

Convert frequency to wavelength and wavelength to frequency.

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Antenna Length Calculator

Estimate quarter-wave and other antenna lengths from operating frequency.

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dB Calculator

Calculate power, voltage and current ratios in decibels.

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Voltage ↔ dB Calculator

Convert voltage ratios to dB and dB values back to voltage ratios.

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dBm ↔ Watts Calculator

Convert RF power levels between dBm, watts, milliwatts and microwatts.

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Frequency ↔ Period

Convert frequency to period and period to frequency across common units.

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Power & Battery Calculators

Practical tools for electrical power, battery capacity and stored energy.

Power Dissipation

Calculate power using voltage, current or resistance.

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Battery Runtime Calculator

Estimate battery runtime from capacity, voltage, load and efficiency.

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Capacitor Energy

Calculate stored energy from capacitance and voltage.

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Inductor Energy

Calculate magnetic energy stored in an inductor from L and current.

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Electrical Unit Converters

Convert electrical engineering quantities and signal-related units.

Electrical Unit Converter

Convert common electrical units including voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, frequency and power.

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Frequency ↔ Period

Convert Hz, kHz, MHz and GHz into corresponding time periods.

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Frequency ↔ Wavelength

Convert between frequency and wavelength for RF, optical and acoustic applications.

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dBm ↔ Watts

Convert absolute RF power levels between dBm and watts or milliwatts.

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Octopart Development

Engineering Tool Roadmap

The calculator library will continue expanding into PCB engineering, embedded systems, power electronics, RF and hardware manufacturing.

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Fundamental Electronics

Ohm's law, voltage and current dividers, resistance, power, capacitors, inductors, RC circuits and resonance.

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Component Engineering

Resistor color codes, SMD markings, capacitor codes, component combinations, energy storage and practical component calculations.

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RF & Signal Engineering

Wavelength, antennas, dB, dBm, attenuation, signal ratios, RF systems and transmission-line calculations.

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PCB & Power Electronics

Trace width, via current, impedance, PCB stackups, converters, batteries, thermal calculations and power-system tools.

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Embedded Systems & Manufacturing

Future tools can include UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, clocks, BOM analysis, PCB manufacturing, assembly and hardware production utilities.

An Electronics Toolbox for Engineers

Octopart.org brings practical electronics calculations and engineering utilities into one accessible platform. The calculator library covers circuit design, passive components, RF and signal analysis, power electronics, batteries and electrical unit conversion.

New engineering tools can be added progressively, with an emphasis on clear formulas, useful examples, responsive interfaces and practical engineering notes.

Latest Electronics News 2026 | Engineering, Tech & Hardware Updates

Latest Electronics News & Engineering Articles

Stay updated with the newest trends in electronics, hardware, and embedded systems.

EE Times News

Physical AI Needs a Neuromorphic Path from Sensor to Silicon

Physical AI will be limited in the real world if we keep pretending that physical data comes packaged like the digital world.

The post Physical AI Needs a Neuromorphic Path from Sensor to Silicon appeared first on EE Times.

Worlds First Single Chip Multiturn Position Sensor in Smaller Form Factor 

Join this webinar, where our expert will explore the technology behind the ADMT4000 and how its ability to track multiple rotations and angular movement without power is transforming the design of both linear and rotary actuators.

The post Worlds First Single Chip Multiturn Position Sensor in Smaller Form Factor  appeared first on EE Times.

Scaling 3D IC design: Trends, Challenges and Practical Workflows

Join us to discover how Siemens Innovator3D IC streamlines 3D IC design from planning to implementation!

The post Scaling 3D IC design: Trends, Challenges and Practical Workflows appeared first on EE Times.

Why Custom Silicon Matters in AI Data Centers

Custom silicon lets AI data centers cut power, latency and data movement while improving economics at scale.

The post Why Custom Silicon Matters in AI Data Centers appeared first on EE Times.

SCHIEDERWERK Showcases Novel Power Supply Solutions for Mission-Critical Applications at electronica 2026

Nuremberg / Munich, Germany, 2026 — SCHIEDERWERK GmbH, a specialist in custom power electronics solutions engineered and manufactured in Germany, will showcase its latest platform-based power supplies and innovative power management solutions for mobile, medical, and industrial applications at electronica 2026 (Hall A5, Booth 318), where reliability is a critical requirement. The company’s exhibition highlights […]

The post SCHIEDERWERK Showcases Novel Power Supply Solutions for Mission-Critical Applications at electronica 2026 appeared first on EE Times.

Hackaday News

Belt File from Old Mixer and Junk Bin Parts

Making one’s own power tools can be a rewarding way to upcycle parts, and [bluesyann] does exactly that with a belt file made from an old mixer. We like how …read more

Low Current Density Nickel Plating

We imagine that electroplating is like making PC boards or soldering surface-mount chips. Before you’ve done it, it seems like a lot. Afterward, you can’t remember why it was such …read more

Introducing the Garlic-Powered Door and Window Sensor

Most home security sensors require a chemical battery or external power source to operate, which can be a point of weakness. If the battery in a window or door sensor …read more

Turning a Run-Over Samsung Galaxy S23 into a Gaming PC

Repurposing old smartphones for more general purpose computing isn’t a new thing, but the project by [LastComputer] ups the ante by going from a Samsung Galaxy S23 that looks like …read more

The 80s Called: They Say This DIY Phone Is, Like, Totally Rad

Like more than a few of us , [Kevin Noki] is sick of being pulled out of flow state by that annoyingly addictive black rectangle we all carry around. His …read more

Adafruit Blog News

Deluxe Gothic Skull USB LED Lamp – Bambu LED Kit MH001 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

BattCave shares: A detailed LED skull lamp producing even, bright illumination. Threaded base for straightforward assembly with the Bambu LED Lamp Kit MH001. Print profile: 0.2mm layer, 3 walls, 10% infill. Estimated print time: 17.6 hours on one plate. Recommended material: PLA (example shown in Sunlu Matte White). Optional colored gel films customize the skull’s […]

Arduino R4 Universal Case / Universal Enclosure #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Maker_Mountanman on Maker World: A protective enclosure specifically for the Arduino UNO R4 board. Printed without top and bottom solid layers to display internal 15% Gyroid infill as a design feature. Four strategic nubs grip the Arduino’s mounting holes — no fasteners needed. Expandable to accommodate shield housings. Example print in Eryone Dual-Silk […]

Melting Skull Candle – Halloween LED String Light Nightlight #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Mad_Power shares: A skull-shaped nightlight with a melting-candle aesthetic. Works as home/desk Halloween decoration with gothic ambiance. Compatible with standard LED string lights, also accommodates typical tea-light fixtures for customizable lighting effects. Printable via FDM in various colors. By Mad power download the files on: Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY […]

Chromalux Neopixel Lamp #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by luxellights on MakerWorld: An addressable RGB LED lamp with 3D-printed base and interchangeable shade designs. Electronics: ESP8266 microcontroller, 6 strips of WS2812B (60 LEDs/meter), 12 LEDs per strip (~72 LEDs total), any strip 10mm or less in width, ~1.5m total LED strip needed. 5V 2A USB charger is plenty of power. Flashed with […]

Halloween Tombstone Tea Light Holders – Fuzzy-Skin Textured Set of Three #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Maxx_Design shares: Three different spooky tombstone tea-light holders, with an alternative version available without crosses. Accommodates round tea lights up to 40mm diameter. Two-piece construction with fuzzy skin texture. Stones print at 45° angle for optimal surface quality. Base plates use 150% flowrate with Hilbert curve pattern for the fuzzy top layer; lower stone portions […]

Electronics Weekly News

Automotive SBRFP devices feature avalanche energy ratings up to 145mJ

Diodes has announced its family of field-plated Super Barrier Rectifier (SBRFP) products that are automotive-compliant (AEC-Q101). The family comprises the 2A SBRFP2M60P1Q and SBRFP2M60SAFQ, the 3A SBRFP3M60SAFQ, and the 8A […]

The post Automotive SBRFP devices feature avalanche energy ratings up to 145mJ appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

Most Read – Robotaxi growth, Arm Qualcomm battle

The most popular articles on the site cover an obituary for Professor Cyril Hilsum, a report predicting market growth for the robotaxi, and the chairman of Hynix selling shares worth $700m, Plus there's also Qualcomm and Arm resuming their legal marathon, two separate days of which feature...

The post Most Read – Robotaxi growth, Arm Qualcomm battle appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

Qualcomm vs Arm (Day 4)

Today, the Arm vs Qualcomm legal case in Delaware concludes and the judge and jury should give their rulings. Yesterday, Day 4 of the case, started with testimony from Manju […]

The post Qualcomm vs Arm (Day 4) appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

ASML starts on Hyper NA EUV

ASML has begun a ten year programme to get feature sizes down to 5nm from the 8nm  which high NA tools can deliver. The 5nm litho tool is dubbed Hyper […]

The post ASML starts on Hyper NA EUV appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

TSMC September revenue up 54% YoY

TSMC had September revenue of $16.1 billion, a decrease of 0.6% from August 2026 and an increase of 54.6% from September 2025.  Revenue for January through September 2026 totalled $122 billion, an increase of 41.1% compared […]

The post TSMC September revenue up 54% YoY appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

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