fixed latency
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nounpl: fixed latencies
latência fixa
1. A predetermined and constant delay in a system's response time, guaranteed to remain the same under specified conditions
The fixed latency of the real-time system ensures predictable performance for critical applications.
A latência fixa do sistema em tempo real garante desempenho previsível para aplicações críticas.
2. In computing and networking, a guaranteed maximum delay that does not vary based on system load or conditions
High-frequency trading requires fixed latency connections to ensure consistent execution speeds.
O trading de alta frequência requer conexões de latência fixa para garantir velocidades de execução consistentes.
3. In hardware design, the number of clock cycles required for data to pass through a pipeline or processor component
The processor's fixed latency memory access improves scheduling efficiency.
O acesso à memória com latência fixa do processador melhora a eficiência do agendamento.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in software engineering, hardware design, and telecommunications sectors in both Brazil and the USA. It is critical terminology in discussions of real-time systems, high-frequency trading, and network infrastructure. The concept is especially important in Brazilian tech hubs like São Paulo's silicon valley equivalent and in international technological standards.
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