full-duplex communication
[ˈfʊl ˈdjuːplɛks kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: full-duplex communications
comunicação full-duplex ou comunicação bidirecional simultânea
1. A telecommunications mode allowing simultaneous two-way transmission of data in both directions at the same time over a single communication channel
Full-duplex communication enables both parties to speak and listen simultaneously, like a normal telephone conversation.
A comunicação full-duplex permite que ambas as partes falem e ouçam simultaneamente, como em uma conversa telefônica normal.
2. In computing and networking, a system where data can flow in both directions without interference or the need to alternate transmission direction
Modern network switches typically support full-duplex communication to maximize bandwidth efficiency.
Os switches de rede modernos normalmente suportam comunicação full-duplex para maximizar a eficiência da largura de banda.
Full-duplex communication is primarily a technical term used in telecommunications, networking, and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly used in Portuguese as 'comunicação full-duplex' in technical documentation, though 'comunicação bidirecional' may be used in more general contexts. The term reflects the global nature of technology standards, where English terminology is often retained even in Portuguese-speaking technical environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
two-way street - metaphorical expression for reciprocal communication
talking at the same time - informal description of full-duplex capability
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