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asynchronous unit

[ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs ˈjü-nət]
nounpl: asynchronous units
unidade assíncrona
1. A computing or electronic component that operates independently without requiring synchronized timing signals or coordination with other units
The asynchronous unit processed data at its own pace without waiting for clock signals.
A unidade assíncrona processava dados no seu próprio ritmo sem aguardar sinais de relógio.
2. In digital systems, a functional block that completes operations based on input signals rather than a central clock
The design used an asynchronous unit to handle interrupt requests more efficiently.
O design utilizava uma unidade assíncrona para processar requisições de interrupção de forma mais eficiente.
Synonyms
self-timed unitclock-independent unitevent-driven unit
Antonyms
synchronous unitclocked unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade assíncrona
Standard technical term used in computing and electronics
Portugal
unidade assíncrona
Equivalent technical terminology in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

operate asynchronously
asynchronous communication
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