A flowchart for the design process.
(Adapted from Ref. Used by permission of Charles E. Merrill Publishing Co.)
TABLE 1.1 Design Checklist
1. Function:
A simple statement of the objective
2. Detailed functional requirements:
Required performance stated numerically
3. Operating constraints:
Power supplies Operating procedures Maintenance procedures
4. Manufacturing constraints:
Manufacturing processes available
Development facilities available
Permissible manufacturing cost
Other manufacturing constraints
5. Environment
Ambient temperature
Ambient pressure
Climate
Acceleration
Contaminants
6. Other constraints:
Applicable governmental regulations Legal requirements—patents
Life
Reliability
Other [...]