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Gigahertz is a unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one billion hertz. One hertz (Hz) represents one cycle per second. Therefore, one gigahertz (GHz) represents one billion cycles per second. This unit is commonly used to measure the operating speed of electronic devices, particularly microprocessors in computers and the frequencies used in radio and microwave transmissions.

The prefix "giga-" denotes a factor of 10^9, meaning a billion. So, when you see a clock speed of a processor listed in gigahertz, such as 3 GHz, it means the processor can perform three billion cycles of operations every second. Similarly, in telecommunications, wireless frequencies are often expressed in gigahertz, indicating how many radio wave cycles occur per second. For instance, Wi-Fi standards often operate in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Higher frequencies generally allow for more data to be transmitted, but they also have a shorter range and are more easily blocked by obstacles.

The concept of gigahertz is fundamental to understanding the performance of modern digital electronics and the capabilities of wireless communication systems. It provides a standardized way to quantify the rapid oscillations and signal frequencies that underpin much of our technology.