bits per second
[/bɪts pər ˈsɛkənd/]
nounpl: bits per second
bits por segundo
1. A unit of measurement for data transmission speed, indicating the number of binary digits (bits) transmitted over a communication channel in one second
The internet connection has a speed of 100 megabits per second.
A conexão de internet tem uma velocidade de 100 megabits por segundo.
2. A metric used in telecommunications and computer networks to quantify bandwidth and transmission capacity
Modern fiber optic cables can transmit data at gigabits per second.
Cabos de fibra óptica modernos podem transmitir dados a gigabits por segundo.
This is a technical term widely used globally in the digital and telecommunications industries. In both Brazil and the USA, the abbreviation 'bps' is commonly used in professional and technical contexts. The term has become increasingly relevant with the expansion of internet services and digital communications, and is often discussed in contexts of broadband speeds and network capacity.
Related Idioms & Phrases
megabits per second (Mbps)
gigabits per second (Gbps)
kilobits per second (kbps)
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