Microhenry is an inductance unit used in coils, filters, transformers and magnetic circuit calculations.
The prefix micro- (one millionth, from Greek mikros, small) was formally adopted with the SI in 1960; the microhenry is typical for small inductors in switching power supplies and radio circuits.
Measurement system: Electrical engineering and electromagnetic circuit usage. SI equivalent: 1 µH = 0.000001 H.
Microhenry facts
- Unit name
- Microhenry
- Symbol
- µH
- Category
- Inductance
- Measurement system
- Electrical engineering and electromagnetic circuit usage
- SI equivalent
- 1 µH = 0.000001 H
- Common uses
- Inductors, filters, transformers and switching circuits
Definition of the microhenry
Microhenry is an inductance unit used in coils, filters, transformers and magnetic circuit calculations.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Electrical engineering and electromagnetic circuit usage
SI equivalent: 1 µH = 0.000001 H
History of the microhenry
The prefix micro- (one millionth, from Greek mikros, small) was formally adopted with the SI in 1960; the microhenry is typical for small inductors in switching power supplies and radio circuits.
Where is the microhenry used?
Inductors, filters, transformers and switching circuits