Nanoampere to Ampere Converter
Conversion Formula
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Unit Description
Nanoampere (nA)
Definition
A nanoampere (nA) is a unit of electric current equal to one billionth of an ampere. It represents extremely small current levels found in advanced semiconductor devices, biological research, and precision measurement instruments.
History
The nanoampere became important with the development of advanced semiconductor technology and precision biological measurements in the late 20th century. It was essential for characterizing modern transistors, studying cellular electrical activity, and measuring ultra-low currents in research applications.
Current Use
Nanoamperes are used in advanced semiconductor characterization, biological research, precision instrumentation, and nanotechnology. They're critical for measuring currents in modern transistors, studying ion channels in cells, and characterizing ultra-low-power electronic devices.
Ampere (A)
Definition
An ampere (A) is the SI base unit of electric current, defined as the flow of one coulomb of electric charge per second. It represents the fundamental measure of electrical current flow in a conductor.
History
The ampere was named after French physicist André-Marie Ampère in 1881. Originally defined in terms of the force between current-carrying conductors, it was redefined in 2019 based on the elementary charge, providing a more fundamental and precise definition tied to quantum mechanics.
Current Use
Amperes are universally used for measuring electrical current in all applications, from household electronics to industrial systems. They're essential for electrical safety, circuit design, power calculations, and are found on every electrical device rating, fuse, and circuit breaker.
Conversion Table
Nanoampere(nA) | Ampere(A) |
---|---|
1 | 1e-9 |
2 | 2e-9 |
3 | 3e-9 |
4 | 4e-9 |
5 | 5e-9 |
6 | 6e-9 |
7 | 7e-9 |
8 | 8e-9 |
9 | 9e-9 |
10 | 1e-8 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Nanoampere to Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 nA = 1e-9 A
- Conversion Formula: A = nA ÷ 1e+9
- Calculation: 1 nA ÷ 1e+9 = 1e-9 A
Convert 10 Nanoampere to Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 nA = 1e-9 A
- Conversion Formula: A = nA ÷ 1e+9
- Calculation: 10 nA ÷ 1e+9 = 1e-8 A
Convert 100 Nanoampere to Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 nA = 1e-9 A
- Conversion Formula: A = nA ÷ 1e+9
- Calculation: 100 nA ÷ 1e+9 = 1e-7 A
Convert 1,000 Nanoampere to Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 nA = 1e-9 A
- Conversion Formula: A = nA ÷ 1e+9
- Calculation: 1,000 nA ÷ 1e+9 = 0.000001 A