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Functional Analysis & System Architecture

Functional analysis defines the system's functions first based on user needs before considering the physical implementation. The main steps are to define the system's functions, states, and how functions map to states. An enhanced function flow block diagram visually maps out the functional flow. System architecture then decomposes the system into physical modules and components. It defines the internal and external interfaces that connect system components and allow the flow of data, energy, etc. The architecture breakdown shows how subsystems and modules compose and interface with each other. Complete functional and architectural definitions provide the foundation for successful system development.

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Functional Analysis & System Architecture

Functional analysis defines the system's functions first based on user needs before considering the physical implementation. The main steps are to define the system's functions, states, and how functions map to states. An enhanced function flow block diagram visually maps out the functional flow. System architecture then decomposes the system into physical modules and components. It defines the internal and external interfaces that connect system components and allow the flow of data, energy, etc. The architecture breakdown shows how subsystems and modules compose and interface with each other. Complete functional and architectural definitions provide the foundation for successful system development.

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SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS & SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

IGAL BEILIN, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EXPERT


WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS?

Definition of the System from the point of view of its functionality -


originating from User Needs, Use Cases and Operational Concept.
Vs. the outdated and flawed “Physical decomposition first”
approach.
The Functional Analysis approach makes sure we build the system
with exactly what users need, and get it right on first try
(or at least much faster)
MAIN STEPS IN FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS

Define the System’s main functions first


Define the System’s States and Modes (of operation)
Allocate functions to specific States & Modes
Create an Enhanced Function Flow Block Diagram
(EFFBD)
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS DIAGRAM
Breakdown to main modes of operation and functions
System Functionality
Main Function /
Objective

Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3


Function 1, Function 2 Function 3, Function 4 Function 5

Sub state 2.1 Sub state 2.2


Function 2.1.1 Function 2.2.1
ENHANCED FUNCTION FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAM - EFFBD

Function 1 Function 2

Mode 1 entry / Trigger 1; Dataset 1 entry / Output 1; Dataset 2


do / Perform Function 1 do / Perform Function 2
exit / Output 1 exit / Output 2

Feedback/ Iterative process loop

Function 3 Function 4
Ref. In Ref. Out
OR Mode 2 IT entry / Trigger 2
do / Perform Function 3
entry / Output 3
do / Perform Function 4
IT OR
exit / Output 3 exit / Output 4

Function 5

Mode 3 entry / Dataset 3


do / Perform Function 5
exit / Output 5

• Functional flow • Input/Output


• Trigger events ✓Full functional definition
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

• Physical decomposition of the system into modules &


components
• Internal & external interface definition: connecting the
system components with flow of data/matter/energy/etc.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - DECOMPOSITION
System
Main System operation

Module 1 Subsystem 1 Module 2


-Attribute 1: Type -Attribute 1: Type -Attribute 1: Type
-Attribute 2: Type -Attribute 2: Type -Attribute 2: Type
-Attribute 3: Type -Attribute 3: Type -Attribute 3: Type
+ Operation 1 () + Operation 1 () + Operation 1 ()
+ Operation 2 () + Operation 2 () + Operation 2 ()

Module 1.1 Module 1.2


-Attribute 1: Type -Attribute 1: Type
-Attribute 2: Type -Attribute 2: Type
-Attribute 3: Type -Attribute 3: Type
+ Operation 1 () + Operation 1 ()
+ Operation 2 () + Operation 2 ()
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE – INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
IBD
System Boundary

Module 1 Module 2
-Attribute 1: Type -Attribute 1: Type
[Link] 1 -Attribute 2: Type [Link] M1-M2 {Power: Voltage} -Attribute 2: Type
-Attribute 3: Type -Attribute 3: Type
+ Function 1 () + Function 2 ()

[Link] M1-S1 {Power: Voltage}

[Link] M2-M1.1 {Comm. Data}

Subsystem 1
-Attribute 1: Type
-Attribute 2: Type Composed off
-Attribute 3: Type
+ Function 4 () Composed off

Module 1.1 Module 1.2

-Attribute 1: Type -Attribute 1: Type


[Link] 1.1 -Attribute 2: Type -Attribute 2: Type
-Attribute 3: Type -Attribute 3: Type
+ Function 5 () + Function 7 ()
+ Function 6 ()
SUMMARY
Functions definition comes first.
Functional Analysis and Architecture definition complement
each other to create a full, comprehensive system model.
Complete Architecture definition, accompanied by quality
requirements, are the foundation for successful System
development.
When we connect the pieces right, the whole is so much more
than the sum of its pieces.
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Igal Beilin – Systems Engineering enthusiast

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