analog regulation
[ˈænəlɔːɡ ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: analog regulations
regulação analógica
1. A control system that uses continuous signals to monitor and adjust a process, where output varies smoothly in proportion to input
The thermostat uses analog regulation to maintain a constant room temperature.
O termostato usa regulação analógica para manter uma temperatura ambiente constante.
2. A method of regulation in telecommunications or industrial systems that employs analog electronic circuits rather than digital processing
Analog regulation in vintage amplifiers provides a warm, natural sound quality.
A regulação analógica em amplificadores vintage fornece uma qualidade de som natural e quente.
Analog regulation is a foundational concept in electrical engineering and industrial automation in both the USA and Brazil. The term gained prominence during the pre-digital era and remains relevant in specialized applications where smooth, continuous control is preferred over discrete digital switching. In Brazilian technical education and industry, the term 'regulação analógica' is standard alongside 'controle analógico'.
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