Milliwatt to Nanowatt Converter
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Unit Description
Milliwatt (mW)
Definition
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt (0.001 W). It represents very small amounts of power typically found in electronic devices, sensors, and low-power applications.
History
The milliwatt became important with the development of electronics and semiconductor technology. It provided an appropriate scale for describing the power consumption of transistors, integrated circuits, and electronic devices where power efficiency was crucial.
Current Use
Milliwatts are used in electronics for component power ratings, laser output specifications, radio frequency applications, and low-power device design. They're standard for electronic component specifications, sensor power consumption, and precision instruments.
Nanowatt (nW)
Definition
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10⁻⁹ W). It represents incredibly small amounts of power found in advanced microelectronics, quantum devices, and ultra-sensitive scientific instruments.
History
The nanowatt became relevant with the development of nanotechnology and quantum electronics. It provided a scale for describing power levels in quantum devices, advanced semiconductors, and ultra-sensitive measurement systems where power consumption approaches fundamental limits.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in nanotechnology, quantum electronics, ultra-sensitive instruments, and advanced research applications. They're essential for quantum device specifications, nanoelectronics, and precision scientific measurements at the molecular level.
Conversion Table
Milliwatt(mW) | Nanowatt(nW) |
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1 | 1e+6 |
2 | 2e+6 |
3 | 3e+6 |
4 | 4e+6 |
5 | 5e+6 |
6 | 6e+6 |
7 | 7e+6 |
8 | 8e+6 |
9 | 9e+6 |
10 | 1e+7 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Milliwatt to Nanowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 1e+6 nW
- Conversion Formula: nW = mW × 1e+6
- Calculation: 1 mW × 1e+6 = 1e+6 nW
Convert 10 Milliwatt to Nanowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 1e+6 nW
- Conversion Formula: nW = mW × 1e+6
- Calculation: 10 mW × 1e+6 = 1e+7 nW
Convert 100 Milliwatt to Nanowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 1e+6 nW
- Conversion Formula: nW = mW × 1e+6
- Calculation: 100 mW × 1e+6 = 1e+8 nW
Convert 1,000 Milliwatt to Nanowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 1e+6 nW
- Conversion Formula: nW = mW × 1e+6
- Calculation: 1,000 mW × 1e+6 = 1e+9 nW