modulated frequency

[ˈmɒdjuleɪtɪd ˈfriːkwənsi]
nounpl: modulated frequencies
frequência modulada
1. A frequency that has been varied or altered in amplitude, phase, or frequency itself according to a modulating signal, commonly used in telecommunications and radio broadcasting
The radio station broadcasts using a modulated frequency to transmit clear audio signals.
A estação de rádio transmite usando uma frequência modulada para enviar sinais de áudio claros.
2. In electronics and signal processing, a carrier frequency that has been intentionally changed by a modulation technique to encode information
The modulated frequency allows multiple signals to be transmitted simultaneously without interference.
A frequência modulada permite que múltiplos sinais sejam transmitidos simultaneamente sem interferência.
In Brazil, 'frequência modulada' is the standard technical term used in radio broadcasting and telecommunications industries. The abbreviation 'FM' is universally recognized and commonly used in everyday language when referring to FM radio stations. This technical vocabulary is consistent across Portuguese-speaking countries and is essential knowledge for engineers, technicians, and broadcasting professionals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
modulated signalcarrier frequencybroadcast frequencymodulated wave
Antonyms / Antônimos
unmodulated frequencyconstant frequencyfixed frequency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frequência modulada
Standard term used in telecommunications and broadcasting contexts
Portugal
frequência modulada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term unchanged across Portuguese-speaking regions
Technical/Academic
frequência modulada; FM
Often abbreviated as FM in both English and Portuguese contexts

Related Words

frequency modulation (FM)amplitude modulation (AM)phase modulation (PM)modulation indexcarrier signalbaseband signal

Related Idioms & Phrases

tune into a modulated frequency
lock onto a modulated frequency
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