fiber splice
[ˈfaɪbər splɑɪs]
nounpl: fiber splices
emenda de fibra óptica
1. A joint or connection between two optical fibers, created by fusing or mechanically joining the fiber ends to maintain signal transmission
The technician performed a fiber splice to connect the two cable segments.
O técnico realizou uma emenda de fibra óptica para conectar os dois segmentos de cabo.
2. The process or result of joining optical fiber strands to create continuity in a fiber optic network
Proper fiber splice alignment is critical for minimizing signal loss.
O alinhamento adequado da emenda de fibra óptica é crítico para minimizar a perda de sinal.
Fiber splicing is a critical technical skill in Brazil and the USA, particularly important in telecommunications infrastructure development. In Brazil, this technology has become increasingly vital with the expansion of broadband networks. The term is universally understood among telecommunications professionals in both countries and is rarely translated colloquially.
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