bidirectional transmission

[baɪdɪˈrekʃənəl trænzˈmɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: transmissões bidirecionais
transmissão bidirecional
1. The simultaneous or alternating transmission of data or signals in both directions between two points
The new communication protocol enables bidirectional transmission of video and audio signals.
O novo protocolo de comunicação permite transmissão bidirecional de sinais de vídeo e áudio.
2. A telecommunications or data transfer method where information flows in two opposite directions at the same time or in turns
Bidirectional transmission is essential for real-time video conferencing.
A transmissão bidirecional é essencial para videoconferência em tempo real.
3. In technical contexts, the capability of a communication channel to carry signals in both directions
The fiber optic cable supports bidirectional transmission over a single strand.
O cabo de fibra óptica suporta transmissão bidirecional em uma única fibra.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and telecommunications fields in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the global nature of technology standards and is used identically across both Portuguese and English-speaking regions. The term became more prevalent with the expansion of internet technology and real-time communication systems in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
full-duplex transmissiontwo-way transmissionduplex communicationreciprocal transmission
Antonyms / Antônimos
unidirectional transmissionsimplex transmissionone-way transmissionhalf-duplex transmission

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transmissão bidirecional
Standard term used in technical and telecommunications contexts
São Paulo
transmissão bidirecional
Commonly used in tech industry; sometimes abbreviated as 'transmissão bi-direcional'
Rio de Janeiro
transmissão bidirecional
Standard usage in engineering and telecommunications sectors
Portugal
transmissão bidirecional
Identical usage; sometimes seen as 'transmissão de dois sentidos' in less technical contexts

Related Words

duplexfull-duplexhalf-duplexcommunication protocoldata transfersignal transmissiontelecommunications

Related Idioms & Phrases

two-way street (in metaphorical sense of reciprocal communication)
back-and-forth transmission
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