active module
[ˈæktɪv ˈmɒdjuːl]
nounpl: active modules
módulo ativo
1. A self-contained software or hardware component that actively processes, manages, or performs functions within a larger system without requiring external activation for each operation
The payment processing system uses an active module to continuously monitor transactions.
O sistema de processamento de pagamentos usa um módulo ativo para monitorar continuamente as transações.
2. In electrical engineering, a component or circuit that contains active elements such as transistors, amplifiers, or microprocessors that can amplify signals or perform computations
The audio amplifier requires an active module to boost the signal strength.
O amplificador de áudio requer um módulo ativo para aumentar a potência do sinal.
3. In software architecture, a functional unit that operates autonomously and independently manages its own state and operations
Each active module in the framework handles its own resource allocation.
Cada módulo ativo na estrutura gerencia sua própria alocação de recursos.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and software development contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is standard terminology in IT documentation, academic papers, and professional technical communication. The concept is fundamental to modern modular design principles in software engineering and electrical engineering.
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