Practice Hardware Lifecycle Stages And Systems Thinking (1.6) - Systems Thinking in Hardware Engineering
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Hardware Lifecycle Stages and Systems Thinking

Practice - Hardware Lifecycle Stages and Systems Thinking

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Question 1 Easy

What are two examples of cross-domain constraints?

💡 Hint: Think about factors that affect the overall system.

Question 2 Easy

What does modularity mean in hardware design?

💡 Hint: Consider how this affects the maintenance of a system.

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Question 1

What is one benefit of applying systems thinking in the design stage?

Enhances individuality of components
Improves interdisciplinary collaboration
Increases the complexity of the design

💡 Hint: Consider how communication can help in design.

Question 2

True or False: Whole-system testing only focuses on individual components.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the breadth of testing coverage.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a new smart sensing device considering cross-domain constraints (thermal, EMI, size). What factors and stakeholders need to be engaged throughout the requirements phase?

💡 Hint: List key stakeholders and how their inputs influence design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a faulty product emerges from the testing phase due to a lack of whole-system testing. How would you restructure the testing procedure based on systems thinking?

💡 Hint: Identify types of tests required to ensure thorough evaluation.

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