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⚡ Voltage Divider Calculator
Calculate output voltage and resistor values for voltage dividers
📏 Input Parameters
📊 Results
Output Voltage
6.00 V
Current
6.00 mA
📚 Understanding Voltage Dividers
What is a Voltage Divider?
A voltage divider is a simple circuit that produces an output voltage that is a fraction of its input voltage. It consists of two resistors in series.
Formula
Vout = Vin × (R2 / (R1 + R2))
- Vout: Output voltage
- Vin: Input voltage
- R1: First resistor (connected to Vin)
- R2: Second resistor (connected to ground)
Applications
- Reducing voltage to safe levels for sensors
- Creating reference voltages
- Level shifting in digital circuits
- Biasing transistors and op-amps
Important Considerations
- Voltage dividers work best with high-impedance loads
- Current draw from the output affects accuracy
- Use higher resistance values to minimize power consumption
- Consider using a buffer amplifier for driving loads
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