RF isolation

[/ɑːr ɛf ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/]
noun
isolamento de radiofrequência
1. The degree to which radiofrequency signals are prevented from interfering with each other or with other electronic systems through physical separation, shielding, or filtering techniques
The RF isolation between the two antennas must be at least 20 dB to prevent signal degradation.
O isolamento de radiofrequência entre as duas antenas deve ser de pelo menos 20 dB para evitar degradação do sinal.
2. A measure of how effectively electromagnetic shielding reduces unwanted RF energy transmission or reception in electronic devices
Proper RF isolation in the control room prevented interference with sensitive medical equipment.
O isolamento de radiofrequência adequado na sala de controle impediu interferência com equipamentos médicos sensíveis.
3. In telecommunications and electronics, the separation of RF signals to maintain signal integrity and prevent cross-talk
The new circuit design achieved excellent RF isolation through careful component placement and PCB layout.
O novo projeto de circuito alcançou excelente isolamento de radiofrequência através do posicionamento cuidadoso de componentes e layout de PCB.
RF isolation is a technical term primarily used in professional contexts within telecommunications, electronics engineering, and aerospace industries in both Brazil and the USA. The term is used identically across both cultures as it follows international standards set by organizations like IEEE and IEC. In Brazil, technical professionals often use the English abbreviation 'RF' even when speaking Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
RF shieldingradio frequency isolationelectromagnetic isolationRF decouplingfrequency isolation
Antonyms / Antônimos
RF couplingsignal leakageelectromagnetic interferencecross-talk

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
isolamento de radiofrequência
Standard technical term used in telecommunications and electronics industries
São Paulo
isolamento RF
Common abbreviated form in technical documentation and industry
Portugal
isolamento de radiofrequência
Same as Brazilian usage; standard in European technical contexts
General English-speaking
RF isolation
Widely used in engineering, telecommunications, and electronics sectors globally

Related Words

shieldingelectromagnetic compatibility (EMC)radiofrequency (RF)decouplingFaraday cagegroundingattenuation

Related Idioms & Phrases

achieve RF isolation
maintain RF isolation
RF isolation failure
RF isolation testing
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