data sheet

[/ˈdeɪtə ʃiːt/]
nounpl: data sheets
folha de dados
1. A technical document that provides detailed information about a product, component, or material, including specifications, performance characteristics, and operating parameters
The engineer consulted the data sheet to understand the specifications of the microchip.
O engenheiro consultou a folha de dados para entender as especificações do microchip.
2. A standardized document used in electronics and manufacturing that lists electrical, physical, and performance properties of a device or material
Before purchasing the resistor, I reviewed its data sheet to verify the resistance value and power rating.
Antes de comprar o resistor, revisei sua folha de dados para verificar o valor da resistência e a potência nominal.
In Brazil's technology and engineering sectors, 'data sheet' or 'folha de dados' is essential terminology used in electronics, manufacturing, and IT industries. While the English term 'datasheet' is frequently used even in Portuguese-language technical documents, 'folha de dados' is the standard Portuguese translation. This reflects Brazil's strong electronics manufacturing sector and the influence of international technical standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specification sheettech sheetspec sheetproduct information sheet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
folha de dados
Most common and standard term used in technical documentation
Brazil (Technical)
datasheet
English term often used directly in technical fields without translation
Portugal
folha de especificações
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred in European Portuguese
General Portuguese
ficha técnica
More general term for technical sheet, may be used interchangeably in some contexts

Related Words

specificationstechnical documentationcomponentelectronicsmanufacturingproduct databook
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