transceiver
[/trænˈsiːvər/]
nounmasculinepl: transceivers
transceptor
1. A device that both transmits and receives electronic signals, combining the functions of a transmitter and receiver
The radio transceiver allowed two-way communication between the field teams.
O transceptor de rádio permitia comunicação bidirecional entre os times de campo.
2. In networking, a device that converts digital signals into optical signals and vice versa for fiber optic communication
The fiber optic transceiver connects the server to the network backbone.
O transceptor de fibra óptica conecta o servidor ao backbone da rede.
3. A wireless communication device capable of both sending and receiving data
The WiFi transceiver in the laptop enables internet connectivity.
O transceptor WiFi no laptop habilita a conectividade com a internet.
The term 'transceiver' is primarily used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States, particularly in telecommunications, amateur radio, networking, and military communications. In Brazil, the Portuguese equivalent 'transceptor' is used in technical documentation, though many IT professionals also use the English term. The device became increasingly important with the rise of mobile communications and wireless networking technologies.
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