unbalanced coupling
[/ʌnˈbælənst ˈkʌplɪŋ/]
nounpl: unbalanced couplings
acoplamento desequilibrado
1. A mechanical or electrical connection between two shafts or components where the load, force, or signal distribution is unequal, resulting in vibration, instability, or signal degradation
The unbalanced coupling in the motor caused excessive vibration throughout the machinery.
O acoplamento desequilibrado no motor causou vibração excessiva em toda a maquinaria.
2. In electrical engineering, a connection configuration where impedance or signal levels are not matched between components
The unbalanced coupling between the amplifier and the speaker resulted in audio distortion.
O acoplamento desequilibrado entre o amplificador e o alto-falante resultou em distorção de áudio.
3. In telecommunications, a transmission line or connection that does not maintain equal impedance characteristics on both signal paths
Engineers identified an unbalanced coupling in the network cable that was causing signal loss.
Os engenheiros identificaram um acoplamento desequilibrado no cabo de rede que estava causando perda de sinal.
This is a specialized technical term commonly used in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and telecommunications fields in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian industrial settings, engineers and technicians use 'acoplamento desequilibrado' as a standard diagnostic term when equipment exhibits vibration or performance issues. The term reflects the globalized nature of technical terminology, with similar usage across English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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