The volt, named after the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta, is the derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference (voltage), and electromotive force. Introduced in the late 19th century, the volt has driven technological advancements by enabling the precise quantification of electricity. While the volt may seem like a concept limited to engineers and scientists, it provides insights into everyday devices: a single AA battery typically delivers 1.5 volts, while a car battery operates around 12 volts.
Interestingly, the human body also operates on electrical principles. Nerve impulses, for instance, are transmitted through electrical signals typically ranging from 50 to 100 millivolts. This makes the volt not just a unit of measurement in the industrial and scientific realms but also a fundamental part of our biology and an integral force in powering the modern world.
Microvolts, a millionth of a volt, play a crucial role in fields where extreme precision is necessary, such as in neuroscience and electronics. In medical contexts, microvolts are used to measure the tiny electrical signals generated by neurons, essential for procedures like EEGs, which analyze brain activity to diagnose neurological disorders. The minute scale of microvolts enables scientists to gain insights into the intricate electrical communications within our brains.
Beyond the medical sphere, microvolts are also central to the development of sensitive electronic devices. In audio engineering, for example, they help ensure high-quality sound reproduction by accurately capturing low-level audio signals. This level of precision allows engineers to create devices that are incredibly responsive and accurate, contributing to advancements in both consumer electronics and cutting-edge research.
| Volts | Microvolts |
|---|---|
0
V
|
0
μV
|
10
V
|
1e+7
μV
|
20
V
|
2e+7
μV
|
30
V
|
3e+7
μV
|
40
V
|
4e+7
μV
|
50
V
|
5e+7
μV
|
60
V
|
6e+7
μV
|
70
V
|
7e+7
μV
|
80
V
|
8e+7
μV
|
90
V
|
9e+7
μV
|
100
V
|
1e+8
μV
|
110
V
|
1.1e+8
μV
|
120
V
|
1.2e+8
μV
|
130
V
|
1.3e+8
μV
|
140
V
|
1.4e+8
μV
|
150
V
|
1.5e+8
μV
|
160
V
|
1.6e+8
μV
|
170
V
|
1.7e+8
μV
|
180
V
|
1.8e+8
μV
|
190
V
|
1.9e+8
μV
|
200
V
|
2e+8
μV
|
210
V
|
2.1e+8
μV
|
220
V
|
2.2e+8
μV
|
230
V
|
2.3e+8
μV
|
240
V
|
2.4e+8
μV
|
250
V
|
2.5e+8
μV
|
260
V
|
2.6e+8
μV
|
270
V
|
2.7e+8
μV
|
280
V
|
2.8e+8
μV
|
290
V
|
2.9e+8
μV
|
300
V
|
3e+8
μV
|
310
V
|
3.1e+8
μV
|
320
V
|
3.2e+8
μV
|
330
V
|
3.3e+8
μV
|
340
V
|
3.4e+8
μV
|
350
V
|
3.5e+8
μV
|
360
V
|
3.6e+8
μV
|
370
V
|
3.7e+8
μV
|
380
V
|
3.8e+8
μV
|
390
V
|
3.9e+8
μV
|
400
V
|
4e+8
μV
|
410
V
|
4.1e+8
μV
|
420
V
|
4.2e+8
μV
|
430
V
|
4.3e+8
μV
|
440
V
|
4.4e+8
μV
|
450
V
|
4.5e+8
μV
|
460
V
|
4.6e+8
μV
|
470
V
|
4.7e+8
μV
|
480
V
|
4.8e+8
μV
|
490
V
|
4.9e+8
μV
|
500
V
|
5e+8
μV
|
510
V
|
5.1e+8
μV
|
520
V
|
5.2e+8
μV
|
530
V
|
5.3e+8
μV
|
540
V
|
5.4e+8
μV
|
550
V
|
5.5e+8
μV
|
560
V
|
5.6e+8
μV
|
570
V
|
5.7e+8
μV
|
580
V
|
5.8e+8
μV
|
590
V
|
5.9e+8
μV
|
600
V
|
6e+8
μV
|
610
V
|
6.1e+8
μV
|
620
V
|
6.2e+8
μV
|
630
V
|
6.3e+8
μV
|
640
V
|
6.4e+8
μV
|
650
V
|
6.5e+8
μV
|
660
V
|
6.6e+8
μV
|
670
V
|
6.7e+8
μV
|
680
V
|
6.8e+8
μV
|
690
V
|
6.9e+8
μV
|
700
V
|
7e+8
μV
|
710
V
|
7.1e+8
μV
|
720
V
|
7.2e+8
μV
|
730
V
|
7.3e+8
μV
|
740
V
|
7.4e+8
μV
|
750
V
|
7.5e+8
μV
|
760
V
|
7.6e+8
μV
|
770
V
|
7.7e+8
μV
|
780
V
|
7.8e+8
μV
|
790
V
|
7.9e+8
μV
|
800
V
|
8e+8
μV
|
810
V
|
8.1e+8
μV
|
820
V
|
8.2e+8
μV
|
830
V
|
8.3e+8
μV
|
840
V
|
8.4e+8
μV
|
850
V
|
8.5e+8
μV
|
860
V
|
8.6e+8
μV
|
870
V
|
8.7e+8
μV
|
880
V
|
8.8e+8
μV
|
890
V
|
8.9e+8
μV
|
900
V
|
9e+8
μV
|
910
V
|
9.1e+8
μV
|
920
V
|
9.2e+8
μV
|
930
V
|
9.3e+8
μV
|
940
V
|
9.4e+8
μV
|
950
V
|
9.5e+8
μV
|
960
V
|
9.6e+8
μV
|
970
V
|
9.7e+8
μV
|
980
V
|
9.8e+8
μV
|
990
V
|
9.9e+8
μV
|
1000
V
|
1e+9
μV
|
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