picoamps

[US]/ˌpiːkəʊˈæmps/
[UK]/ˌpiːkoʊˈæmps/

Translation

n.a unit of electric current equal to one trillionth of an ampere (10^-12 amperes); the plural form of picoampere

Phrases & Collocations

measured in picoamps

picoamps range

picoamps current

few picoamps

detecting picoamps

picoamps signal

down to picoamps

picoamps level

measured picoamps

input picoamps

Example Sentences

the instrument successfully detected leakage currents in the low picoamps.

this specialized amplifier is designed to measure currents down to picoamps.

background noise must be minimized to accurately read signals in picoamps.

our research indicates that ion channel currents often fluctuate between picoamps.

resolution at the level of picoamps is essential for this specific quantum experiment.

the sensor output was recorded as a steady flow of 50 picoamps.

electrometer specifications typically include a sensitivity range expressed in picoamps.

the data sheet confirms the device consumes only a few picoamps in standby.

proper shielding is required to maintain stability when measuring picoamps.

researchers observed a transient spike reaching several hundred picoamps during the test.

the leakage current must remain strictly below 100 picoamps to pass quality control.

converting the analog signal revealed a baseline current of approximately 5 picoamps.

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