What Is This Tool?
This tool converts inductance values from EMU of inductance, a legacy unit from the cgs-EMU system, to picohenry (pH), a modern SI-derived unit used in various precision electrical and RF applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the inductance value in EMU of inductance into the input field
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Select the source unit as EMU of inductance and the target unit as picohenry [pH]
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in picohenry
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Review the result for your application or further calculations
Key Features
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Converts inductance from EMU of inductance to picohenry [pH]
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Provides straightforward unit translation based on established conversion rates
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Suitable for historical data and modern engineering needs
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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2 EMU of inductance converts to 2000 pH
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0.5 EMU of inductance converts to 500 pH
Common Use Cases
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Translating historical electromagnetic data from the cgs-EMU system to SI units
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Characterizing very small coil or single-turn inductances in research
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Designing and tuning RF and microwave circuits with precise inductance requirements
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Quantifying parasitic inductance in PCB traces, bond wires, and component leads
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct input values to avoid conversion errors
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Understand the historical context when working with EMU of inductance values
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Use high-precision instruments for measuring small inductances in the picohenry range to reduce noise and parasitic effects
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Apply the conversion for integrating old data seamlessly into modern engineering workflows
Limitations
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Accuracy relies on proper recognition of the EMU's historical definition
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Conversion assumes ideal scaling without accounting for practical measurement challenges
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Extremely small inductance measurements may be affected by noise and parasitic influences
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the EMU of inductance?
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The EMU of inductance, also known as the abhenry, is a unit in the cgs-EMU system representing inductance, equal to 10⁻⁹ henry in SI units.
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How many picohenry are in 1 EMU of inductance?
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One EMU of inductance equals 1000 picohenry.
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Why convert from EMU of inductance to picohenry?
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Converting allows translating historical or theoretical electromagnetic data into a modern unit widely used in RF and precision engineering.
Key Terminology
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EMU of inductance
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A legacy cgs-EMU unit of inductance, also called abhenry, equal to 10⁻⁹ henry.
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Picohenry [pH]
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A unit of inductance equal to 10⁻¹² henry, used to measure very small inductances in modern electronics.
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Inductance
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The property of an electrical conductor to store magnetic energy per unit current.