Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picofarad
Noun
pee-koh-far-uhd
Definition
A picofarad is a unit of measurement for capacitance in electronics, equal to one trillionth of a farad.
Examples
- The capacitor has a rating of 10 picofarads, suitable for high-frequency applications.
- In the circuit design, we specified a picofarad capacitance to filter out noise effectively.
Meaning
Used in electronic circuits, a picofarad represents a very small amount of capacitance, which is the ability of a component to store electric charge.
Synonyms
- Capacitance unit
- Electronic capacitance measurement
