Difference between revisions of "Blockdiagram"
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A blockdiagram, as the name implies, contains blocks. | A blockdiagram, as the name implies, contains blocks. | ||
− | Before drawing a blockdiagram, one needs an overview of the required functionality in the collection of blocks | + | Before drawing a blockdiagram, one needs an overview of the required functionality in the collection of blocks that would be the system-to-be. |
The principal parts or functions, in the system-to-be, are represented by blocks connected by lines, that show the relationships of the blocks. | The principal parts or functions, in the system-to-be, are represented by blocks connected by lines, that show the relationships of the blocks. | ||
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In order to draw a block diagram, follow these simple rules : | In order to draw a block diagram, follow these simple rules : | ||
− | * Name blocks | + | * Name blocks meaningful |
* Inputs are on the left, outputs are on the right | * Inputs are on the left, outputs are on the right | ||
* Higher abstraction are on top, lower in the bottom, if this is possible to distinguish | * Higher abstraction are on top, lower in the bottom, if this is possible to distinguish |
Latest revision as of 09:00, 15 July 2015
A blockdiagram, as the name implies, contains blocks.
Before drawing a blockdiagram, one needs an overview of the required functionality in the collection of blocks that would be the system-to-be.
The principal parts or functions, in the system-to-be, are represented by blocks connected by lines, that show the relationships of the blocks.
Block diagrams can represent both Hardware, Software or Mechanical engineering.
In order to draw a block diagram, follow these simple rules :
- Name blocks meaningful
- Inputs are on the left, outputs are on the right
- Higher abstraction are on top, lower in the bottom, if this is possible to distinguish
- For example physical hardware blocks will be drawn in the bottom, and the user application will drawn on the top
A few examples: