carrier wave
[ˈkæriər weɪv]
nounpl: carrier waves
onda portadora
1. In telecommunications and radio transmission, a high-frequency electromagnetic wave that is modulated to carry information (voice, data, video) over a distance
The radio station broadcasts its signal by modulating a carrier wave at 101.5 FM.
A estação de rádio transmite seu sinal modulando uma onda portadora em 101,5 FM.
2. The base frequency signal onto which information-bearing signals are superimposed for transmission
The carrier wave must be stable and pure to ensure clear signal reception.
A onda portadora deve ser estável e pura para garantir uma recepção de sinal clara.
This is a technical term widely used in telecommunications, broadcasting, and electrical engineering fields in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental to understanding radio, television, and wireless communication technologies. In Brazil, the term is used consistently in academic and professional contexts related to telecommunications engineering.
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