Resistors are the most commonly used component in electronics, as their purpose is to create specified values of current and voltage in a circuit. Since there's so much to understand about them, being new to the world of resistors may seem a little overwhelming. But with the Resistor Calculator by Rootbeer Software LLC, you can easily learn it all.
This app is a must-have for students and hobbyists. Not only will you be equipped with the knowledge you need with the Resistor Calculator, you'll also be provided with intermediate information to help you understand how the processes of resistors work.
The Resistor Calculator is packed with information and easy to use.
Features
To keep your information organized and to make things even simpler, this handy app features multiple screens, allowing you to perform various calculations related to resistors.
The Ohm's Law screen allows you to calculate current, power, resistance and voltage given any two values. The easy-to-use interface allows you to quickly calculate what you need, and it also features capability to lock down an input value.
With the circuit screen you can build your own circuit of resistors in any configuration of series and parallel. As you're building, it presents you instantly with the overall resistance and selected region resistance. An in-app purchase upgrade allows this screen to handle an unlimited amount of resistors.
To determine resistance using the color bands on resistors, use the color screen. With it you can scroll to the color of each band and see the resistance and tolerance of your resistor. This screen is excellent for finding out what resistance a given resistor is without having to find a table of color values. It works for both 4 band and 5 band resistors.
App Details
The Resistor Calculator is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, and it requires iOS 4.3 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
Cost: Free
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