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RS Components supports engineers on the move with handy reference mobile app

RS Components has unveiled its first design support app for iOS-based mobile devices. The free RS Toolbox, app provides access to popular electronic reference materials and calculation and conversion tools in an easy-to-use format.

30/12/2013 09:33:24

The new app is based upon the ‘Electronic Toolbox Pro’ app, which was developed by Marcus Roskosch, the creator of a range of highly successful apps for engineers. Electronic Toolbox Pro has attracted a high level of acceptance from engineers with more than 200,000 downloads to date.

RS Toolbox offers a wide range of functions, which are grouped as icons on the main screen, including a multitude of engineering calculators, converters and look-up tables.

For example, included in the functions are filter frequency calculators, a 555 timer configurator, calculators for a variety of voltage regulators and op-amps, and essential tools such as numbering systems converters, Ohm’s Law calculator and look-up tables for battery types and sizes.

The app offers a high level of customisation and is available in 16 different languages. A versions for Windows 8 devices is planned.

RS Toolbox can be downloaded via the RS website here.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.