simplex transmission
[ˈsɪmplɛks trænzˈmɪʃən]
nounpl: simplex transmissions
transmissão simplex
1. A method of communication in which data or signals can be transmitted in only one direction at a time, from sender to receiver, with no capability for simultaneous two-way transmission
Radio broadcasts use simplex transmission, where listeners receive signals but cannot transmit back on the same frequency.
As transmissões de rádio usam transmissão simplex, onde os ouvintes recebem sinais mas não podem transmitir de volta na mesma frequência.
2. In telecommunications, a communication channel that operates unidirectionally, allowing information to flow in one direction only
Simplex transmission is common in older telephone systems and one-way alert systems.
A transmissão simplex é comum em sistemas telefônicos antigos e em sistemas de alerta unidirecional.
Simplex transmission is a technical term primarily used in telecommunications, broadcasting, and IT industries. It is equally understood in both Brazilian and American English contexts. The term is fundamental to understanding communication protocols and is taught in engineering and computer science programs. In Brazil, this terminology is standard in the telecom industry and engineering fields.
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