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Systems thinking is essential in hardware engineering as it emphasizes viewing systems as interconnected wholes rather than isolated components. This approach aids engineers in addressing complex design issues, understanding component interactions, and optimizing overall system functionality and reliability. Tools and methods such as feedback loops, block diagrams, and failure mode analysis are vital in achieving successful system-level engineering outcomes.
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Term: Systems Thinking
Definition: A holistic approach that views a system as a cohesive whole rather than isolated components, important for addressing complex, interrelated problems.
Term: Interconnectedness
Definition: The principle that all components within a system influence each other's behavior.
Term: Feedback Loops
Definition: Processes within a system that utilize outputs to influence future outputs, allowing systems to adapt.
Term: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Definition: A systematic method for evaluating processes to identify where and how they might fail and assessing the relative impact of different failures.
Term: Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Definition: A method used to identify the root causes of faults or problems in a system.