fast switch
[/fæst swɪtʃ/]
nounpl: fast switches
comutador rápido
1. An electronic device or component that rapidly changes between two states or circuits, typically in nanoseconds or microseconds
The fast switch in the power supply enables efficient energy conversion.
O comutador rápido na fonte de alimentação permite conversão eficiente de energia.
2. A network switch capable of high-speed data transmission and rapid packet switching
We upgraded to a fast switch to improve our network bandwidth.
Atualizamos para um comutador rápido para melhorar a largura de banda da rede.
3. In sports or everyday context, a quick change or transition from one action to another
The basketball player made a fast switch from defense to offense.
O jogador de basquete fez uma mudança rápida da defesa para o ataque.
The term 'fast switch' is primarily used in technical and engineering contexts in both USA and Brazil. In American tech culture, it reflects the rapid advancement of semiconductor technology and network infrastructure. In Brazil, the term is equally important in telecommunications and electronics sectors, particularly as the country modernizes its technological infrastructure. The phrase rarely appears in casual speech in either culture.
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