voltage booster
[/ˈvoʊl.tɪdʒ ˈbuː.stər/]
nounpl: voltage boosters
amplificador de tensão
1. An electrical device that increases or steps up the voltage of an electrical circuit or power supply
The voltage booster was installed to provide adequate power to the industrial equipment.
O amplificador de tensão foi instalado para fornecer energia adequada ao equipamento industrial.
2. A transformer or power converter designed to raise the output voltage from a lower input voltage
A voltage booster is essential when operating equipment rated for higher voltage than the local supply.
Um amplificador de tensão é essencial ao operar equipamentos classificados para tensão mais alta do que o fornecimento local.
3. An electronic circuit or device used in mobile phones and portable devices to increase battery voltage for optimal component operation
Modern smartphones use a voltage booster circuit to regulate power distribution efficiently.
Smartphones modernos usam um circuito amplificador de tensão para regular a distribuição de energia de forma eficiente.
The term 'voltage booster' is widely used in both Brazilian and American technical and industrial contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly referenced in discussions about electrical infrastructure, especially regarding power supply optimization for industrial facilities and consumer electronics. The device is particularly relevant in regions with unstable electrical grids, making it a practical necessity rather than a luxury item.
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