duty cycle
[/ˈduːti ˈsaɪkəl/]
nounpl: duty cycles
ciclo de trabalho
1. The percentage of time that a device, component, or system is actively operating during a given period
The duty cycle of the motor is 80%, meaning it operates 80% of the time and rests 20%.
O ciclo de trabalho do motor é 80%, o que significa que funciona 80% do tempo e repousa 20%.
2. In electronics and signal processing, the ratio of the pulse duration to the total period of a repeating signal, expressed as a percentage
A square wave with a 50% duty cycle has equal on and off times.
Uma onda quadrada com ciclo de trabalho de 50% tem tempos iguais de ativação e desativação.
3. The fraction of time that a machine or device is actively performing its intended function
Industrial equipment must have a duty cycle rating to ensure safe operation.
O equipamento industrial deve ter uma classificação de ciclo de trabalho para garantir operação segura.
This is a highly technical term widely used in engineering, electronics, and industrial settings in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese technical literature and manuals, 'ciclo de trabalho' is the standard translation. The term is essential in fields like electrical engineering, manufacturing, and signal processing, where precise operational parameters are critical for equipment safety and efficiency.
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