What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change inductance measurements from femtohenry (fH), which measures extremely small inductances in SI units, into EMU of inductance, a unit from the cgs-EMU system historically known as the abhenry. It is ideal for comparing modern microelectronic inductances with values found in older or specialized electromagnetic literature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the inductance value in femtohenry [fH]
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Select femtohenry as the source unit
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Choose EMU of inductance as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the result in EMU
Key Features
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Converts femtohenry (fH) to EMU of inductance accurately
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Supports microelectronics, high-frequency circuit, and electromagnetic research applications
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Useful for interpreting historical electromagnetic unit data
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Easy and quick browser-based conversion tool
Examples
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10 femtohenry equals 0.00001 EMU of inductance
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100 femtohenry equals 0.0001 EMU of inductance
Common Use Cases
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Measuring parasitic inductance of PCB traces and component leads at high frequencies
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Characterizing on-chip inductors and MEMS devices in integrated circuits
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Converting historical electromagnetic data from cgs-EMU units to SI units for analysis
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit selections carefully before conversion
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Use this tool to compare new data with legacy EMU-based measurements
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Be cautious with extremely small inductance values due to measurement and conversion sensitivity
Limitations
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Precision and accurate measurement of such small inductances can be difficult
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Conversion between SI and CGS units requires attention to differing system bases
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Terminology differences between units may cause confusion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a femtohenry?
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A femtohenry (fH) is an SI derived unit equal to 10⁻¹⁵ henry, used to measure extremely small inductances in microelectronics and high-frequency applications.
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What does EMU of inductance represent?
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EMU of inductance is the electromagnetic unit from the cgs-EMU system, also called the abhenry, equal to 10⁻⁹ henry in SI units.
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Why convert femtohenry to EMU of inductance?
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Converting helps relate very small SI inductance measurements to older cgs-EMU units, facilitating comparison with historical data or specialized electromagnetic formulas.
Key Terminology
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Femtohenry [fH]
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An SI unit equal to 10⁻¹⁵ henry, used for extremely small inductances such as parasitic effects in microcircuits.
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EMU of inductance
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The electromagnetic unit of inductance in the cgs-EMU system, equivalent to 10⁻⁹ henry, historically known as the abhenry.
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Inductance
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The property of a conductor that quantifies its ability to store magnetic energy when current flows.