chipset

[/ˈtʃɪpˌsɛt/]
nounmasculinepl: chipsets
conjunto de circuitos integrados
1. A group of integrated circuits designed to work together as a functional unit, typically controlling data flow between the processor, memory, and peripherals in a computer or electronic device
The motherboard's chipset determines the compatibility with certain processors.
O chipset da placa-mãe determina a compatibilidade com certos processadores.
2. In mobile devices, the processor and associated components that handle computing tasks
The latest smartphone features a powerful new chipset for better performance.
O smartphone mais recente apresenta um chipset poderoso para melhor desempenho.
The term 'chipset' is predominantly used in English even in Brazilian Portuguese technological contexts, as it is an industry-standard term in computing and electronics. Most Portuguese speakers in tech fields use the English term directly rather than the formal translation. Understanding chipsets is fundamental knowledge for computer hardware enthusiasts and professionals in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
chip setintegrated circuit setIC set

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chipset / conjunto de circuitos integrados
The English term 'chipset' is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese tech communities; the full translation is more formal
São Paulo
chipset
Tech industry standard uses the English term directly
Portugal
chipset / conjunto de microchips
European Portuguese may use the translated term more frequently in formal contexts

Related Words

processormotherboardcircuit boardsemiconductorCPUGPUBIOS

Related Idioms & Phrases

chipset bottleneck - when the chipset limits overall system performance
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