single antenna
[ˈsɪŋɡəl ænˈtenə]
nounpl: single antennas / single antennae
antena única
1. A single radiating or receiving element used in radio communication, telecommunications, or broadcasting systems
The radio receiver uses a single antenna to capture the broadcast signal.
O receptor de rádio usa uma antena única para captar o sinal de transmissão.
2. In zoology, one of the paired sensory appendages on the head of insects and crustaceans
The insect extended its single antenna to sense the environment.
O inseto estendeu sua antena única para sentir o ambiente.
3. A device designed to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves without requiring multiple antenna elements
Modern smartphones can operate efficiently with a single antenna configuration.
Smartphones modernos podem funcionar eficientemente com uma configuração de antena única.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In telecommunications and electronics industries, it refers to standard equipment specifications. The biological usage (referring to insect or crustacean sensory organs) is common in educational and zoological contexts across both cultures.
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