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.
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