1nF = 1 nanofarad. 10-9 of a Farad or 1/1000 of a microfarad or 1000
picofarads.
RP




                                                                                                                                 
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Having learned my electronics units many years ago and now getting back to
it, I am puzzled over the unit of capacitance, the nF. I know uF and pF but

nF is new to me. Could someone please explain nF to me?

Any enlightenment will be appreciated.

TIA

Vic
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