Q-factor

[ kyoo-fak-ter ]
/ ˈkyuˌfæk tər /

noun

See Q(def 6).

Origin of Q-factor

First recorded in 1960–65

British Dictionary definitions for q factor

Q factor

noun

a measure of the relationship between stored energy and rate of energy dissipation in certain electrical components, devices, etc, thus indicating their efficiency
Also called: Q value the heat released in a nuclear reaction, usually expressed in millions of electronvolts for each individual reaction Symbol: Q

Word Origin for Q factor

C20: short for quality factor