Chapter 6: Component Parameterization and Transfer

Major Topics

The same component to carry out the same function in different technological systems

Components are parameterized to achieve the same basic function in systems with different requirements.

 Manufacturers standardize components to facilitate component utilization, transfer, and interchangeability.

Chapter 6 Overview

• A characteristic of the creation of modern technological systems is the use of the same component to carry out the same function in different technological systems.

• Component functions can transfer across systems. The need for a particular subfunction appears in a variety of technological systems.

• Families of components exist offering features suited for diverse situations while providing the same primary component function. The central physical principle or phenomenon at work in the component remains the same.

• For inclusion in a system, a component must provide desired functions while having form properties consistent with system requirements. Aspects of the form of existing components can be modified or altered to suit the requirements of different systems more appropriately.

• Established components typically become available with standardized features and properties such as standard physical dimensions or levels of functional performance.

• Standardization of components facilitates interchangeability as well as adoption of components into new or different technological systems.

• Component manufacturers enable component adoption by providing information about available components and their properties relevant to incorporation into systems.

• Component parameters of frequent interest include performance characteristics, operating ranges, interconnection parameters, and physical dimensions.

• Manufacturers’ component information facilitates achieving function and form requirements for component incorporation into a system.