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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rapid switchhigh-speed switchquick commutatorelectronic switch
Antonyms / Antônimos
slow switchmanual switchmechanical switch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comutador rápido
Standard technical term used in electronics and telecommunications
São Paulo
chaveador rápido
Alternative technical term commonly used in industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
comutador veloz
Slightly more formal variant, less common in everyday usage
Portugal
comutador rápido
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; identical terminology in European Portuguese

Related Words

switching speedsemiconductorcircuit breakernetwork devicecommutationtransition

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a fast switch - fazer uma mudança rápida
switch gears fast - mudar de marcha rapidamente
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