continuous signal
[kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈsɪɡnəl]
nounpl: continuous signals
sinal contínuo
1. A signal that varies smoothly over time without interruption, where the signal is defined at every point in a given time interval
In analog electronics, a continuous signal represents information across an unbroken range of values.
Na eletrônica analógica, um sinal contínuo representa informações em uma gama ininterrupta de valores.
2. In signal processing, a waveform that exists for every instant in time within a specified domain
The microphone converts sound waves into a continuous signal that can be recorded.
O microfone converte ondas sonoras em um sinal contínuo que pode ser gravado.
3. A signal with no gaps, breaks, or sampling intervals; contrasted with discrete or digital signals
The temperature sensor produces a continuous signal throughout the day.
O sensor de temperatura produz um sinal contínuo durante todo o dia.
The term 'continuous signal' is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the United States, particularly in electrical engineering, telecommunications, and signal processing. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in university engineering programs and technical documentation. The distinction between continuous and discrete signals became increasingly important with the digital revolution, making this terminology essential in modern technology discussions across both Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
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