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Block Definition Diagram
Block definition diagrams (BDDs) are used to define blocks representing implementation units
(hardware, software, and people) in terms of their structure, their classification, and their behavior.
They extend classic physical hierarchy diagrams with defined semantics.
Level of Detail:
High
Audience:
System/software engineers
and subject matter experts (SMEs)
Content:
Physical composition often
including block roles and characteristics;
inheritance model
Use:
Detailed, multi-level design
representation of system composition,
inheritance, and corresponding physical
characteristics; software class diagram
Mapping for the Block Definition Diagram (BDD)