clock-based system
[/klɒk beɪst ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: clock-based systems
sistema baseado em relógio
1. A system that uses a clock signal or timing mechanism to coordinate and synchronize operations, commonly used in digital electronics and computing
The processor uses a clock-based system to execute instructions at regular intervals.
O processador usa um sistema baseado em relógio para executar instruções em intervalos regulares.
2. Any organizational or operational system that relies on precise time measurement and scheduling to function
The factory implemented a clock-based system for production scheduling.
A fábrica implementou um sistema baseado em relógio para agendamento de produção.
This is primarily a technical term used in engineering, computer science, and electronics fields. It's equally understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and Portugal. In the USA, it's fundamental to computer architecture education and industrial automation contexts.
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