optical cables

[ˈɒptɪkəl ˈkeɪbəlz]
nounpl: optical cables
cabos ópticos
1. Cables that transmit data as pulses of light through optical fibers, used in telecommunications and networking
The company installed new optical cables to improve internet speed across the city.
A empresa instalou novos cabos ópticos para melhorar a velocidade da internet em toda a cidade.
2. High-speed communication infrastructure using fiber optics technology for long-distance data transmission
Optical cables can transmit data at much higher speeds than traditional copper cables.
Os cabos ópticos podem transmitir dados em velocidades muito mais altas do que os cabos de cobre tradicionais.
In both Brazil and the USA, optical cables represent modern telecommunications infrastructure. The term is particularly important in discussions of digital infrastructure development, with Brazil actively expanding fiber optic networks to improve connectivity in urban and rural areas. In tech hubs like São Paulo, this terminology is standard in business and technology contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fiber optic cablesoptical fibersfiber cablesglass fiber cables
Antonyms / Antônimos
copper cablescoaxial cableswireless transmission

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cabos ópticos
Standard term used throughout Brazil in telecommunications industry
São Paulo
cabos ópticos / fibra óptica
Both terms commonly used in tech hubs and business centers
Portugal
cabos ópticos / cabos de fibra óptica
Similar usage to Brazil, with occasional preference for more formal terminology

Related Words

fiber opticstelecommunicationsbroadbanddata transmissioninternet infrastructurenetwork cables

Related Idioms & Phrases

light-speed communication
cutting-edge infrastructure
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