Who came up with teh measuring unit Mickey?

Question

Mickey

One mickey, named after the cartoon character Mickey Mouse is defined as the length of the "smallest detectable movement" of a computer mouse. Approximately equal to 0.1 mm, its precise size depends on the equipment used.

Answer 1

Hi -

I'm not sure who invented the term (I wouldn't be surprised if it was someone connected with Disney), but you can a couple of citations for it on the internet (such as the one linked below).

Good luck - hope this helps!