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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.

3

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

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EE Times News

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The post Japan Offers GlobalFoundries $21B for U.S. Fab Expansion appeared first on EE Times.

Data Orchestration: The Foundation for the Next-generation Semiconductor Enterprise

Data orchestration gives semiconductor engineering teams a practical way to unify disconnected equipment, systems, and data without replacing existing infrastructure. By creating a connected execution layer across engineering, OT, IT, facilities, and production environments, the solution contextualizes real-time information and converts insights into coordinated action. Engineers can identify root causes faster, anticipate equipment failures, automate […]

The post Data Orchestration: The Foundation for the Next-generation Semiconductor Enterprise appeared first on EE Times.

HUSB237: The Cost-Effective PD Sink with Just 2 Passives

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The post HUSB237: The Cost-Effective PD Sink with Just 2 Passives appeared first on EE Times.

Small Volumes, Big Impact: Europe’s Hidden Role in Advanced Chipmaking

A Fraunhofer–IMS Nanofabrication partnership illustrates how Europe's low-volume semiconductor manufacturing can support the world's most advanced chipmaking.

The post Small Volumes, Big Impact: Europe’s Hidden Role in Advanced Chipmaking appeared first on EE Times.

Grid Modernization’s Hidden Cost: A Growing Attack Surface Few Are Watching

Grid modernization is expanding the energy sector’s cyberattack surface, while limited visibility across IT and OT networks leaves connected assets exposed.

The post Grid Modernization’s Hidden Cost: A Growing Attack Surface Few Are Watching appeared first on EE Times.

Hackaday News

Linux Kernel Drops AI Tag Requirement, Uses Meta AI For Code Reviews

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C64 Hardware Simulator Isn’t (Just) For Playing Around

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A Thermal Camera That Uses WebUSB

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Adafruit Blog News

Motion Sensor for Halloween Animatronics – HC-SR501 PIR + PC817 Optocoupler Enclosure #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by tupsyvejle on MakerWorld: An enclosure for a DIY motion-trigger module aimed at Halloween animatronics. BOM: HC-SR501 PIR motion sensor, Sharp PC817 optocoupler, 9V battery clip (Type T), KCD1 square 2-pin on/off rocker switch, 100Ω resistor, 1× 9V battery. PLA or PETG body (TPU adjusting cap), 20-30% infill, no supports. Two print files, both […]

Ultimate Gridfinity Drawer Configurator – Parametric Drawer-Fitted Grid #3DThursday #3DPrinting

JeanBeraud shares: A parametric tool that turns any drawer into a complete Gridfinity layout. Enter your drawer dimensions, choose a layout, and it generates a fitted grid, matching bins, optional lids with pull holes, magnet holes, and printable parts. Preset layouts plus a manual layout. Mix small/large/low/tall/lidded bins. Automatically splits the grid based on your […]

Nosferatu Vampire Coffin Box – 3D-Scanned Prop with Hidden Compartment #3DThursday #3DPrinting

A spooky Halloween/horror-fan item based on a 3D scan of a promotional Nosferatu prop from AMC. Opening the lid reveals a hidden compartment for small items (storage capacity up to 14.5×4.5×5.5cm). Print details: 0.6mm nozzle, 0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill, ~7.6 hours, 217g PLA, single plate. NOTE: as a 3D-scanned derivative of a studio […]

100% 3D-Printed Bench Vise – No Hardware Required, 100mm Clamping Range #3DThursday #3DPrinting

STLsupplier shares: A compact, fully 3D-printed bench vise — 160×160×80mm with a 100mm clamping range. For light-to-medium clamping: hobby work, gluing, soldering, assembly, holding small prints during cleanup. No screws, bolts, or rods needed. The spindle hole needs supports; after printing, file the rough area smooth for proper operation. Rotates maker tools back into the […]

NEW GUIDE: Fruit Jam Face Detection #AdafruitLearningSystem @Adafruit

Is someone here? This project can let you know! You can use a Fruit Jam running CircuitPython with a USB webcam to run a local front face detection model from OpenCV and output the camera feed over DVI, When a face is detected, a green box is drawn around the face. This is a great […]

Electronics Weekly News

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There was once a mega-company which was in trouble – its market cap of $96 billion was down 80% from its value 18 years earlier. It had made an annual […]

The post Fable: The Commonsense CEO appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

HEADS UP – Dstl trialling safe usage of head-mounted military technology

The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been trialling – in a HEADS UP project – a human-centred design approach to novel technologies that are worn or carried. […]

The post HEADS UP – Dstl trialling safe usage of head-mounted military technology appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

Beyond software patching: how CHERI can limit the blast radius in long-life CNI systems

Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) products may remain in service for 10 or even 20 years. During that time software changes, attack techniques evolve and regulation becomes more demanding, writes Jim […]

The post Beyond software patching: how CHERI can limit the blast radius in long-life CNI systems appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

TSMC has $47bn revenue Q3

TSMC reported  Q3 revenues up 41.2% YoY and 17.2% QoQ at $46.72 billion Gross margin for the quarter was 66.4%, operating margin was 58.7%, and net profit margin was 51.1%. […]

The post TSMC has $47bn revenue Q3 appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

UK Space Agency backs UK ADR mission for space debris removal

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is backing an Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission to remove two defunct satellites and release them lower into the atmosphere where they will naturally burn […]

The post UK Space Agency backs UK ADR mission for space debris removal appeared first on Electronics Weekly.

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