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Numeric Prefixes Commonly
Used in Electronics
| Prefix |
Abbreviation |
Multiplier |
| pico |
p |
10-12 |
| nano |
n |
10-9 |
| micro |
µ |
10-6 |
| milli |
m |
10-3 |
| kilo |
k |
10
3 |
| Mega |
M |
10
6 |
| Giga |
G |
10
9 |
These prefix values are commonly
used to represent a value for an electronic component.
Examples:
1kW
= 1 kilo Ohm = 1, 000 Ohms
100µF
= 100 micro Farads = .0001 Farads
100MHz
= 100 Mega Hertz = 100,000,000 Hertz
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