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Component identification

Resistor colour-code decoder

Select the coloured bands as they appear on the resistor. The tool calculates the nominal resistance, tolerance and expected range.

First digit

Brown

Second digit

Black

Multiplier

Red

Tolerance

Gold

Bench safety: Vintage equipment can retain lethal voltage even after it is unplugged. Discharge filter capacitors, use an isolation transformer where appropriate, and stop if you are uncertain.