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System element

Elements of a system that are represented in the structure tree.



System elements can be:

· Logical and structural objects at the architectural and design level. System elements can be further decomposed into more fine-grained system elements of the architecture or design across appropriate hierarchical levels.

Physical representations of these objects, or a combination, e.g., peripherals, sensors, actuators, mechanical parts, software executables.

Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
FMEA Handbook, 1st edition, June 2019

VDA Volume Automotive SPICE® Process Assessment/Reference Model, Version 4.0, Nov. 2023