sensor sensitivity

[/ˈsɛnsər sɛnˈsɪtɪvɪti/]
nounfemininepl: sensor sensitivities / sensitividades de sensor
sensibilidade do sensor
1. The degree to which a sensor responds to changes in the measured variable; the ratio of output signal to input signal
The camera's sensor sensitivity is measured in ISO values ranging from 100 to 3200.
A sensibilidade do sensor da câmera é medida em valores ISO que variam de 100 a 3200.
2. The ability of a detection device to respond to small variations or weak signals in its environment
Improving sensor sensitivity allows the detection system to identify smaller particles in the air.
Melhorar a sensibilidade do sensor permite que o sistema de detecção identifique partículas menores no ar.
3. In medical imaging, the capacity of a diagnostic tool to correctly identify the presence of a condition
The MRI machine's sensor sensitivity ensures accurate detection of tumors.
A sensibilidade do sensor da máquina de ressonância magnética garante a detecção precisa de tumores.
This is primarily a technical term used in engineering, photography, medicine, and scientific research. In Brazil, it's commonly used in technology sectors (São Paulo's tech hub), automotive industry, and medical facilities. In the USA, the term is extensively used in consumer electronics marketing (particularly camera and smartphone specifications) and industrial applications. The term has become more prevalent with the rise of IoT (Internet of Things) and smart device technology in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sensor responsivenessdetection capabilitysignal responsesensibilidade de detecçãocapacidade de resposta
Antonyms / Antônimos
sensor insensitivitylow responsivenessinsensibilidade do sensorfalta de resposta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sensibilidade do sensor
Standard technical term used in engineering and technology contexts
São Paulo
sensibilidade do sensor / responsividade do sensor
More technical industries may use 'responsividade' in industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
sensibilidade do sensor
Standard usage, particularly in research and academic contexts
Portugal
sensibilidade do sensor
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'sensibilidade de detecção' in scientific contexts

Related Words

sensor calibrationsignal-to-noise ratioISO ratingdetector responsecalibração do sensorruído de fundoclassificação ISOresposta do detector

Related Idioms & Phrases

fine-tune sensor sensitivity
adjust sensor sensitivity
increase/decrease sensor sensitivity
afinar a sensibilidade do sensor
ajustar a sensibilidade do sensor
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