RF carrier

[/ɑːr ɛf ˈkæriər/]
nounpl: RF carriers
portadora de radiofrequência
1. A high-frequency electromagnetic wave that carries modulated signals in radio, television, and wireless communication systems
The RF carrier frequency must be carefully controlled to ensure stable transmission.
A frequência da portadora de radiofrequência deve ser cuidadosamente controlada para garantir uma transmissão estável.
2. The unmodulated radio signal used as the foundation upon which information is imposed through modulation
The modulation process superimposes data onto the RF carrier wave.
O processo de modulação sobrepõe dados à onda portadora de radiofrequência.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in telecommunications, broadcasting, and electrical engineering fields in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential vocabulary for professionals working with radio communications, television transmission, or wireless technologies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
carrier waveradio frequency carriercarrier signal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
portadora de radiofrequência
Standard technical term used in telecommunications
Portugal
onda portadora de radiofrequência
More formally structured phrasing preferred in European Portuguese
Technical communities
portadora RF
Abbreviated form commonly used among engineers and technicians

Related Words

modulationdemodulationfrequencybandwidthsignal
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