frequency accuracy

[/ˈfriːkwənsi/ /ˈækjərəsi/]
noun phrasepl: frequency accuracies
precisão de frequência
1. The degree to which a measured or stated frequency matches the true or expected frequency value
The frequency accuracy of the oscillator was within ±5 ppm.
A precisão de frequência do oscilador estava dentro de ±5 ppm.
2. In telecommunications and electronics, the specification of how close a frequency source operates to its nominal frequency
Frequency accuracy is critical for GPS satellite synchronization.
A precisão de frequência é crítica para a sincronização de satélites GPS.
3. In measurement and testing, the correctness of frequency measurements within acceptable tolerances
The test equipment must maintain frequency accuracy throughout the calibration period.
O equipamento de teste deve manter a precisão de frequência durante todo o período de calibração.
This is a technical term widely used in electronics, telecommunications, and metrology industries in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential in contexts involving atomic clocks, GPS systems, radio communications, and precision oscillators. The term is standardized across English and Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
frequency precisionfrequency tolerancefrequency stabilityfrequency deviation
Antonyms / Antônimos
frequency errorfrequency driftfrequency instability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precisão de frequência
standard technical term used in electronics and telecommunications
Rio de Janeiro
precisão de frequência
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
precisão de frequência
same as general Brazilian Portuguese; also used in technical industries
Portugal
precisão de frequência
identical usage in European Portuguese technical contexts

Related Words

oscillatorfrequency calibrationtolerance specificationparts per million (ppm)frequency standardphase accuracytime base

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain frequency accuracy
within frequency accuracy specifications
frequency accuracy tolerance
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