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Voltage Divider
Electronics Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A voltage divider is a passive linear circuit that produces an output voltage that is a fraction of its input voltage using two series resistors.
Example in context
“We applied a voltage divider to scale the 12V sensor output down to the 5V analog input range of the microcontroller.”
“12V sensör çıkışını mikrodenetleyicinin 5V analog giriş aralığına düşürmek için bir gerilim bölücü uyguladık.”
Where engineers use it
Voltage dividers are fundamental for setting bias voltages, attenuating signals, and providing reference levels. Engineers use them daily in sensor interfaces and level shifting.
Synonyms: potential divider, resistive divider
Antonyms: voltage multiplier
Practice: can you use “Voltage Divider” at work?
A technician must design a voltage divider to provide a 3.3V output from a 9V battery with a load current of 1 mA, ensuring minimal loading error.
Show a model answer
“Calculate the voltage divider ratio using the two resistor values.”
“Voltage Divider” in 21 languages
| English | Voltage Divider |
|---|---|
| Turkish | gerilim bölücü |
| French | diviseur de tension |
| German | Spannungsteiler |
| Spanish | divisor de tensión |
| Chinese | 分压器 |
| Arabic | مقسم جهد |
| Portuguese | divisor de tensão |
| Russian | делитель напряжения |
| Japanese | 分圧器 |
| Italian | partitore di tensione |
| Vietnamese | bộ chia điện áp |
| Hindi | वोल्टेज विभाजक |
| Thai | ตัวแบ่งแรงดัน |
| Indonesian | pembagi tegangan |
| Korean | 전압 분배기 |
| Bengali | ভোল্টেজ বিভাজক |
| Dutch | spanningsdeler |
| Swedish | spänningsdelare |
| Finnish | jännitteenjakaja |
| Ukrainian | дільник напруги |
Frequently asked questions
What does Voltage Divider mean in engineering?
A voltage divider is a passive linear circuit that produces an output voltage that is a fraction of its input voltage using two series resistors. In Electronics Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Voltage Divider?
Voltage Divider is pronounced /voʊltɪdʒ dɪvaɪdər/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Voltage Divider used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “We applied a voltage divider to scale the 12V sensor output down to the 5V analog input range of the microcontroller.”
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