noun
- a unit of electrical power equal to one millionth of a watt
Usage: technical
Examples
- The sensor operates on just 50 microwatts of power.
- Modern microprocessors can function at microwatt power levels.
- The device’s standby mode consumes only a few microwatts.
- Battery life is extended when components draw microwatts instead of milliwatts.
- The wireless transmitter uses 100 microwatts during data transmission.
- Energy harvesting systems often generate power in the microwatt range.