Electrical Engineering Glossary Definition for Ampere

Definition
Ampere(s), the unit of electrical current. Current is defined as the amount of charge that flows past a give point, per unit of time.

The symbol I is used for current in equations and A is the abbreviation for ampere.



Synonyms

• amps
• I
• amp
• current
• A

See Also
• Show application notes for: "Ampere"
• Volt
• mA
• uA

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