The SCPI standard allows specification of the numeric values with multiplier prefix to the measurement units.
Prefix |
Multiplier |
|---|---|
A |
1e-18 |
F |
1e-15 |
P |
1e-12 |
N |
1e-9 |
U |
1e-6 |
M |
1e-3 |
K |
1e3 |
MA |
1e6 |
G |
1e9 |
T |
1e12 |
PE |
1e15 |
EX |
1e18 |
There are two exceptions to the above designation: prefix M in combination with HZ or OHM means 1e6 (Mega), and not 1e–3 (milli), i.e. MHZ means Megahertz, same as MAHZ.
Rev.: 22.3