hertz
Hzfrequency · International · Modern
SI derived unit of frequency; 1 Hz = 1 s⁻¹.
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frequency · International · Modern
gigahertz
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Definition
1 GHz = 10^9 Hz exactly.
Reference value
One gigahertz is exactly 1,000,000,000 hertz.
History & use
SI-prefixed frequency unit.
Modern use
Still in current use in International. Beyond that, modern use is context-dependent and varies by region and measurement system.
Did you know?
Common in microwave/processor frequencies.
Sources & evidence
Source tier Tier A · confidence High