System Component

A System Component is a subsystem in a PartOf relation with a composite system to provide system functionality.

• AKA: Component, Subsystem, System Part, System Module.
• Context:
  • It can typically have System Interfaces for system component integration.
  • It can typically maintain System Component States for system operational status.
  • It can typically provide System Functionality through system service delivery.
  • It can typically enable System Communication with other system components.
  • It can typically support System Processes through system component operations.
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  • It can often require Component Testing Tasks for system quality assurance.
  • It can often participate in System Integration Testing Tasks through system test procedures.
  • It can often utilize System Component Configurations for system behavior customization.
  • It can often manage System Component Resources for system performance optimization.
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  • It can range from being a Simple System Component to being a Complex System Component, depending on its system component architectural scope.
  • It can range from being a Hardware System Component to being a Software System Component, depending on its system component implementation type.
  • It can range from being a Standalone System Component to being a Distributed System Component, depending on its system component deployment model.
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  • It can integrate with System Architectures through system architectural patterns.
  • It can enable System Services through system component capabilitys.
  • It can facilitate System Data Flows between system layers.
  • It can support System Modeling Tasks through system model representation.
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• Example(s):
  • Physical System Components, such as:
    • Hardware System Components, such as:
      • Processor System Component for system computational processing.
      • Memory System Component for system data storage.
      • Network System Component for system communication infrastructure.
    • Mechanical System Components, such as:
      • Sensor System Component for system environmental monitoring.
      • Actuator System Component for system physical control.
      • Power System Component for system energy supply.
  • Software System Components, such as:
    • Core Software System Components, such as:
      • Operating System Component for system resource management.
      • Database System Component for system data persistence.
      • Middleware System Component for system service integration.
    • Application System Components, such as:
      • User Interface System Component for system user interaction.
      • Business Logic System Component for system process implementation.
      • Integration System Component for system external connectivity.
  • Hybrid System Components, such as:
    • Embedded System Components, such as:
      • Firmware System Component for system hardware control.
      • IoT System Component for system device connectivity.
      • Control System Component for system process automation.
    • Cyber-Physical System Components, such as:
      • Smart Sensor System Component for system intelligent monitoring.
      • Autonomous System Component for system self-operation.
      • Robotic System Component for system physical manipulation.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Complete System, which represents an entire system rather than a system component.
  • System Resource, which provides system capability without being a subsystem.
  • External Service, which operates outside the system boundary.
  • System Requirement, which specifies system needs rather than providing system functionality.
• See: System, Component, PartOf Relation, System Architecture, Component-Based Development, System Integration, Complex System, System Interface.

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