transmission delay

[/trænzˈmɪʃən dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: transmission delays
atraso de transmissão
1. The time it takes for a signal, data packet, or information to travel from a source to a destination through a communication medium
The transmission delay over the satellite link was approximately 500 milliseconds.
O atraso de transmissão através do link de satélite foi aproximadamente 500 milissegundos.
2. In networking and telecommunications, the latency caused by the physical distance and propagation speed of signals
Transmission delay is a critical factor in real-time communication systems.
O atraso de transmissão é um fator crítico em sistemas de comunicação em tempo real.
3. The time required for data to traverse a network link at the speed of light through the medium
Engineers must account for transmission delay when designing high-speed networks.
Os engenheiros devem levar em conta o atraso de transmissão ao projetar redes de alta velocidade.
This is a technical term primarily used in telecommunications, networking, and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential vocabulary for engineers, network administrators, and IT professionals. In Brazil, the term is standardized across the tech sector. The concept became more relevant with the expansion of internet infrastructure and 5G technology discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
propagation delaylatencysignal delaycommunication delay
Antonyms / Antônimos
instantaneous transmissionzero latency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso de transmissão
Standard term used in telecommunications and networking contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
atraso de transmissão
Commonly used in tech industry and academic settings
Portugal
atraso de transmissão
Same term used, sometimes also 'tempo de propagação'

Related Words

bandwidthjitterthroughputnetwork latencypacket lossround-trip time

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduce transmission delay
minimize transmission delay
account for transmission delay
compensate for transmission delay
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