fiber coupling

[ˈfaɪbər ˈkʌplɪŋ]
nounpl: fiber couplings
acoplamento de fibra óptica
1. A device or mechanical assembly used to connect two optical fibers end-to-end, allowing light to be transmitted from one fiber to another with minimal loss
The fiber coupling ensures precise alignment between the two optical fibers to maximize signal transmission.
O acoplamento de fibra óptica garante alinhamento preciso entre as duas fibras ópticas para maximizar a transmissão de sinal.
2. In telecommunications and photonics, a connector or junction mechanism designed to join fiber optic cables while maintaining optical continuity
Engineers selected a low-loss fiber coupling for the critical telecommunications link.
Os engenheiros selecionaram um acoplamento de fibra óptica de baixa perda para a ligação de telecomunicações crítica.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in the telecommunications, photonics, and fiber optic industries. It is universally understood among engineers and technicians in both English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking Brazil and Portugal. The term reflects the globalization of technology sectors where English technical vocabulary is often adopted directly into Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fiber connectoroptical couplingfiber optic couplerfiber spliceoptical fiber junction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acoplamento de fibra óptica
standard technical term used in telecommunications and engineering sectors
Rio de Janeiro
acoplamento de fibra óptica
same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
acoplamento de fibra óptica
same as general Brazilian usage; also used in technology hubs
Portugal
acoplamento de fibra óptica
identical terminology used in European Portuguese technical contexts

Related Words

optical fiberfiber optic cablelight transmissionphotonicstelecommunicationsalignment toleranceinsertion losssingle-mode fiber
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →