TDMA

[tee-dee-em-ay]
noun
TDMA (Acesso Múltiplo por Divisão de Tempo)
1. Time Division Multiple Access; a digital transmission technology that allows multiple users to share the same frequency by dividing the signal into different time slots
TDMA was widely used in second-generation mobile networks before being replaced by more advanced technologies.
TDMA era amplamente utilizado em redes móveis de segunda geração antes de ser substituído por tecnologias mais avançadas.
2. A method of multiplexing that allocates unique time intervals to different users on the same channel
The telecommunications company implemented TDMA technology to increase network capacity.
A empresa de telecomunicações implementou a tecnologia TDMA para aumentar a capacidade da rede.
TDMA is a specialized technical acronym primarily used in telecommunications engineering and mobile network infrastructure discussions. It has historical significance as the foundation of GSM and other 2G mobile networks that revolutionized mobile communication globally. The term is used identically in both English and Portuguese technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Time Division Multiple AccessTDM (Time Division Multiplexing)
Antonyms / Antônimos
CDMAFDMASDMA

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
TDMA ou Acesso Múltiplo por Divisão de Tempo
Technical term used in telecommunications and engineering contexts
Portugal
TDMA ou Acesso Múltiplo por Divisão de Tempo
Same technical usage as in Brazil
USA
TDMA
Commonly used in telecommunications industry documentation and technical specifications

Related Words

multiplexingdigital transmissioncellular networks2G technologytime slotsfrequency sharing
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