Clock Signal
[/klɒk ˈsɪɡnəl/]
nounpl: Clock Signals
Sinal de Relógio
1. A periodic electronic signal used to synchronize operations in digital circuits and computer processors, typically a square wave oscillating between high and low voltage states
The CPU requires a stable clock signal to execute instructions at precise intervals.
O processador requer um sinal de relógio estável para executar instruções em intervalos precisos.
2. The timing reference that controls the sequence and speed of operations in microprocessors, memory systems, and other digital devices
The motherboard generates the clock signal that controls all synchronized operations within the computer.
A placa-mãe gera o sinal de relógio que controla todas as operações sincronizadas dentro do computador.
3. In digital electronics, a periodic pulse train that coordinates the transfer of data between different components
Without a proper clock signal, the memory modules cannot properly read or write data.
Sem um sinal de relógio adequado, os módulos de memória não conseguem ler ou escrever dados corretamente.
This is highly technical terminology primarily used in computer engineering, electronics, and IT sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, while 'Sinal de Relógio' is the formal Portuguese translation, many professionals in São Paulo's tech industry use the English term 'Clock Signal' directly. In the USA, this term is fundamental to computer science education and professional practice. There is minimal cultural variation; the term is standardized across global technical communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Beat the Clock - to work against time pressure
Synchronized with the Clock - operating in perfect timing coordination
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