Picoampere to Nanoampere Converter
Conversion Formula
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Formula
Unit Description
Picoampere (pA)
Definition
A picoampere (pA) is a unit of electric current equal to one trillionth of an ampere. It represents the smallest practical current measurements, found in advanced research, single-molecule studies, and the most sensitive electronic measurements.
History
The picoampere became necessary with the development of ultra-sensitive measurement techniques and single-molecule research in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It enabled measurements of individual ion channels, single-electron devices, and quantum-scale electrical phenomena.
Current Use
Picoamperes are used in cutting-edge research including single-molecule electronics, patch-clamp electrophysiology, quantum device characterization, and ultra-sensitive analytical instruments. They're essential for studying individual biological ion channels and quantum electrical effects.
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.
Conversion Table
Picoampere(pA) | Nanoampere(nA) |
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1 | 0.001 |
2 | 0.002 |
3 | 0.003 |
4 | 0.004 |
5 | 0.005 |
6 | 0.006 |
7 | 0.007 |
8 | 0.008 |
9 | 0.009 |
10 | 0.01 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Picoampere to Nanoampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 pA = 0.001 nA
- Conversion Formula: nA = pA ÷ 1,000
- Calculation: 1 pA ÷ 1,000 = 0.001 nA
Convert 10 Picoampere to Nanoampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 pA = 0.001 nA
- Conversion Formula: nA = pA ÷ 1,000
- Calculation: 10 pA ÷ 1,000 = 0.01 nA
Convert 100 Picoampere to Nanoampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 pA = 0.001 nA
- Conversion Formula: nA = pA ÷ 1,000
- Calculation: 100 pA ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 nA
Convert 1,000 Picoampere to Nanoampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 pA = 0.001 nA
- Conversion Formula: nA = pA ÷ 1,000
- Calculation: 1,000 pA ÷ 1,000 = 1 nA