signal power

[ˈsɪɡnəl ˈpaʊər]
nounpl: signal powers
potência do sinal
1. The strength or intensity of an electrical or electromagnetic signal, typically measured in watts or decibels
The transmitter's signal power was increased to improve reception in remote areas.
A potência do sinal do transmissor foi aumentada para melhorar a recepção em áreas remotas.
2. In telecommunications, the amount of energy carried by a signal relative to a reference level
We need to monitor the signal power to ensure it stays within acceptable limits.
Precisamos monitorar a potência do sinal para garantir que permaneça dentro dos limites aceitáveis.
3. In signal processing, a measure of the energy content of a signal over time
The algorithm analyzes the signal power to detect anomalies in the data stream.
O algoritmo analisa a potência do sinal para detectar anomalias no fluxo de dados.
Signal power is a technical term widely used in telecommunications, broadcasting, and electronics industries in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in engineering courses, IT professionals' vocabulary, and telecommunications companies. The term is standardized internationally, making it consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions and English-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
signal strengthsignal amplitudepower leveltransmission powerintensity
Antonyms / Antônimos
noiseattenuationsignal loss

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
potência do sinal
Standard term used in technical contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
potência do sinal / força do sinal
Both terms are commonly used in technical and professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
potência do sinal
Preferred in telecommunications industry
Portugal
potência do sinal
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese in technical domains

Related Words

signal-to-noise ratiodecibelwattstransmitterreceiveramplificationattenuationmodulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

boost signal power
maintain signal power
signal power degradation
signal power optimization
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