embedded component
[ɛmˈbɛdɪd kəmˈpoʊnənt]
nounpl: embedded components
componente incorporado
1. A software or hardware element that is integrated directly into a larger system or application, functioning as part of a unified whole
The payment gateway is an embedded component within the e-commerce platform.
O gateway de pagamento é um componente incorporado dentro da plataforma de comércio eletrônico.
2. In computing, a module or piece of code that is included within another program or document rather than existing as a standalone entity
The video player is an embedded component on the website.
O reprodutor de vídeo é um componente incorporado no site.
3. In hardware design, a circuit or device that is built into a larger electronic system
The microcontroller is an embedded component in the IoT device.
O microcontrolador é um componente incorporado no dispositivo IoT.
This term is primarily used in technical and engineering contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, 'componente incorporado' and 'componente embutido' are equally accepted in IT and software development industries. The concept reflects modern software architecture practices where modularity and system integration are key design principles. Usage is consistent across both business and academic settings.
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