GHz: meaning, definitions and examples
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GHz
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frequency measure
GHz, or gigahertz, is a unit of frequency equivalent to one billion hertz. It is commonly used to measure the speed of microprocessors and other digital circuit components. This measure is also used in telecommunications to denote the frequency of radio waves.
Synonyms
frequency unit, gigahertz.
Examples of usage
- The new processor runs at 3.0 GHz.
- The wireless router operates on a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
- This smartphone features a 2.2 GHz chip for faster performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "GHz" in other languages:
๐ต๐น GHz
๐ฎ๐ณ GHz
๐ฉ๐ช GHz
๐ฎ๐ฉ GHz
๐บ๐ฆ ะะั
๐ต๐ฑ GHz
๐ฏ๐ต GHz
๐ซ๐ท GHz
๐ช๐ธ GHz
๐น๐ท GHz
๐ฐ๐ท GHz
๐ธ๐ฆ GHz
๐จ๐ฟ GHz
๐ธ๐ฐ GHz
๐จ๐ณ GHz
๐ธ๐ฎ GHz
๐ฎ๐ธ GHz
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะะั
๐ฌ๐ช GHz
๐ฆ๐ฟ GHz
๐ฒ๐ฝ GHz
Etymology
The term GHz stems from the term 'hertz,' which is named after the German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, who made significant contributions to the understanding of electromagnetic waves. The 'giga-' prefix, meaning billion, is derived from the Greek word 'gigas,' which means giant. Originally, the hertz was defined in 1930 and has since become the standard unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI). Growth in technology and telecommunications increased the relevance of the GHz unit, especially as microprocessors advanced in speed and capability, moving from megahertz (MHz) to gigahertz. By the late 1990s and early 2000s, GHz became commonplace in the specifications for computer processors and mobile technology, highlighting the rapid pace of development in these sectors.