What Is This Tool?
This unit converter tool helps you change power values from picowatts (pW), representing trillionths of a watt, to centijoules per second (cJ/s), a unit used to express hundredths of a joule per second. It supports conversions relevant in ultra-low-power electronics and sensitive measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in picowatts you want to convert
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Select picowatt [pW] as the input unit and centijoule/second [cJ/s] as the output unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent power in centijoule/second
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Refer to examples for understanding typical conversion outcomes
Key Features
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Converts power from picowatt [pW] to centijoule/second [cJ/s]
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Provides a browser-based, easy-to-use interface for quick calculations
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Includes practical examples for clarity
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Supports scientific and engineering applications involving very small power levels
Examples
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5 picowatt (pW) converts to 5 × 1e-10 cJ/s = 5e-10 cJ/s
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1000 picowatt (pW) converts to 1000 × 1e-10 cJ/s = 1e-7 cJ/s
Common Use Cases
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Measuring noise or signal power in cryogenic detectors and single-photon sensors
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Assessing leakage or standby power in ultra-low-power microelectronics and IoT devices
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Characterizing small steady power outputs from photodiodes, LEDs, and micro-energy harvesters
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Studying very faint signals in astronomy and laboratory quantum-device readout
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure device sensitivity matches the very small power levels being measured
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Use this conversion to express small steady power levels in more engineering-friendly units
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Consider noise floors and measurement accuracy when interpreting results
Limitations
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Both units deal with extremely small power magnitudes making precision challenging
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Measurement accuracy can be limited by instrumentation sensitivity and environmental noise
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Real-world applicability may be constrained by noise floors in practical devices
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a picowatt (pW)?
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A picowatt is an SI-derived unit of power equal to one trillionth of a watt, used to quantify extremely small power levels in sensitive instruments and experiments.
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What does centijoule per second mean?
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A centijoule per second is a power unit equal to one hundredth of a joule per second, used to express small steady power transfer rates in scientific and engineering settings.
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Why convert from picowatt to centijoule/second?
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Converting allows expressing very small power outputs from sensors and microelectronics in units better suited for steady power levels in engineering and research applications.
Key Terminology
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Picowatt [pW]
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A unit of power equal to one trillionth of a watt, used to describe very small power levels in scientific instruments.
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Centijoule/second [cJ/s]
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A power unit representing one hundredth of a joule transferred per second, useful for small steady power measurements.
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Power
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The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured in various units such as watts, picowatts, and centijoules per second.