About This Calculator
This Resistor Divider Calculator is a professional engineering tool designed for electronics engineers and designers. It calculates optimal R1 and R2 values for general-purpose resistive voltage dividers, supports standard resistor selection (E24, E96, E192), and evaluates effects of resistor tolerances, temperature drift, and external loading.
Supported Converter Types
The calculator supports feedback design for step-down regulators (buck), step-up regulators (boost), SEPIC converters, Cuk converters, flyback converters, forward converters, and other isolated and non-isolated switching topologies. It's compatible with popular PWM controller ICs and switching regulator modules.
Standard Resistor Series Support
Features automatic selection from E24 resistor series (5% tolerance) and E96 resistor series (1% tolerance) for precision feedback networks. The tool calculates power dissipation, recommends appropriate resistor package sizes, and provides SMD and through-hole component recommendations.
Applications
Ideal for designing point-of-load regulators, battery chargers, LED drivers, motor drive power supplies, telecom power systems, server power modules, automotive electronics, industrial control systems, and portable device power management.