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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO

Computer
Engineering
Drafting and Design
(CpE 08)
Prepared by:
JEANNALEN P. LUNOD
Department of Computer Engineering
Topic Outline
• Block Diagram
• A Brief Introduction to Block
Diagram
• Uses of Block Diagrams
• How to Make a Block Diagram
• Symbols Used in Block Diagrams
• Block Diagram Examples
• Benefits of Block Diagram
• Best Software to Create Block
Diagram Computer Engineering Drafting and Design - Block Diagram 2
Intended Learning
Outcomes
• ILO1: define block diagram
• ILO2: explain the difference
between block diagram and
flowchart
• ILO3: determine the uses of block
diagram
• ILO4: create a block diagram
• ILO5: determine the symbols used
in block diagram
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• ILO6: determine the benefits of
block diagram
• ILO7: name the best software to
create block diagram

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A Brief Introduction
to Block Diagram
• Block diagram is a diagram of a
system in which the principal parts
or functions are represented
graphically by blocks.
• The block diagram is typically used
for a higher level, less detailed
description because a block
diagram gives the big picture,
without going into details.
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• Block diagrams are ways of
representing relationships between
signals in a system.
• Each block in the block diagram
establishes a relationship between
signals.

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• Block diagrams are usually used in
the engineering world in hardware
design, electronic design, software
design, and process flow diagrams,
etc.
• A block diagram is a specialized,
high-level flowchart used in
engineering. It is used to design new
systems or to describe and improve
existing ones.
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Uses of Block
Diagrams
• A block diagram provides a quick, high-
level view of a system to rapidly identify
points of interest or trouble spots.
• Because of its high-level perspective, it
may not offer the level of detail
required for more comprehensive
planning or implementation.
• A block diagram will not show every
wire and switch in detail, that's the job
of a circuit diagram.
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• A block diagram is especially
focused on the input and output of a
system.
• It cares less about what happens
getting from input to output. This
principle is referred to as black box
in engineering. Either the parts that
get us from input to output are not
known or they are not important.
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How to Make a Block
Diagram
• Block diagrams are made similar to
flowcharts.
• You will want to create blocks, often
represented by rectangular shapes,
that represent important points of
interest in the system from input to
output.
• Lines connecting the blocks will show
the relationship between these
components.
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Symbols Used in
Block Diagrams
• Block diagrams use very basic
geometric shapes: boxes and circles. The
principal parts and functions are
represented by blocks connected by
straight and segmented lines
illustrating relationships.
• When block diagrams are used in
electrical engineering, the arrows
connecting components represent the
direction of signal flow through the
system.
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• Whatever any specific block
represents should be written on the
inside of that block.
• A block diagram can also be drawn
in increasing detail if analysis
requires it. Feel free to add as little
or as much detail as you want using
more specific electrical schematic
symbols
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Block Diagram
Example 1

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Block Diagram
Example 2

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Block Diagram
Example 3

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Benefits of Block
Diagram
• Doubtlessly, it enhances understanding of
the process by showing all involved parts
and how they are interconnected in an
easy to follow format.
• A block diagram is a useful tool both in
designing new processes and in improving
existing processes.
• In both cases the block diagram provides
a quick, visually clear view of the work and
may rapidly lead to process points of
interest.
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Best Software to
Create Block Diagram
• Microsoft Visio • yEd Graph
• Smartdraw Editor
• Creately • LibreOffice
Draw
• LucidChart
• Dia
• Gliffy
• Drawi.io
• Pencil Project

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Summary
• Block diagram is a diagram of a
system in which the principal parts
or functions are represented
graphically by blocks.
• A block diagram is especially
focused on the input and output of a
system.
• Block diagrams are made similar to
flowcharts.
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• Block diagrams use very basic
geometric shapes: boxes and
circles. The principal parts and
functions are represented by blocks
connected by straight and
segmented lines illustrating
relationships.
• A block diagram is a useful tool both
in designing new processes and in
improving existing processes.
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References
• Block diagram Retrieved from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_d
iagram
• Block diagram Retrieved from
https://www.smartdraw.com/block-di
agram/
• Top 10 Best Block Diagram Makers
for 2021 Retrieved from
https://mychartguide.com/best-bloc
k-diagram-makers
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