Gigahertz to Cycles per Second Converter

A gigahertz (GHz) is a unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz (10⁹ Hz). It represents very high frequencies commonly found in microwave radiation, computer processors, and modern wireless communications.

The gigahertz became prominent with the development of microwave technology and high-speed electronics in the mid-20th century. It gained widespread recognition with computer processor speeds and became a household term with the advancement of personal computers and wireless technology.

Gigahertz is extensively used in computer processor specifications, wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular), microwave technology, and radar systems. It's standard for CPU clock speeds, wireless frequency bands, and microwave oven operating frequencies.

Cycles per second (cps) is a unit of frequency representing the number of complete cycles of a periodic phenomenon occurring in one second. It's essentially equivalent to hertz but predates the modern SI terminology.

Cycles per second was the original term used to describe frequency before the adoption of the hertz in 1960. It was widely used in early electronics, radio, and physics literature, providing a descriptive term for periodic phenomena.

Cycles per second is rarely used in modern applications, having been replaced by hertz in scientific and technical contexts. It may still appear in historical literature, educational materials, or informal descriptions of frequency.