picoamp

[US]/ˈpɪkəʊˌæmp/
[UK]/ˈpaɪkoʊˌæmp/

Translation

n.A unit of electric current equal to one trillionth of an ampere (10^-12 A).; A measure of permissible leakage current in electronic circuits, often expressed in picoamperes.
Word Forms
Pluralpicoamps

Phrases & Collocations

one picoamp

picoamp current

picoamp range

picoamp level

picoamp scale

picoamp measurement

several picoamps

low picoamp

sub-picoamp noise

picoamp meter

Example Sentences

the picoamp measurement requires sensitive equipment.

picoamp currents are often found in biological systems.

the detector can measure picoamp-level signals.

picoamp resolution is essential for this experiment.

we need a picoamp amplifier for the sensor.

the circuit operates at picoamp currents.

picoamp sensitivity is critical for detecting weak signals.

this meter displays readings in picoamps.

the instrument has picoamp precision.

picoamp fluctuations were observed in the data.

a picoamp range is needed for this measurement.

the picoamp detector failed to register such low currents.

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