microampere

[mahy-kroh-am-peer]

microampere Definition

a unit of electric current equal to one millionth of an ampere.

Using microampere: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "microampere" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The device operates on a current of only a few microamperes.

  • Example

    The circuit requires a current of 50 microamperes.

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Summary: microampere in Brief

A 'microampere' [mahy-kroh-am-peer] is a unit of electric current that is equal to one millionth of an ampere. It is used to measure very small amounts of electric current, such as those found in electronic devices.