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18.3 | The Design Process
Once the specifi cations are clear, the design process can be started. As shown in
Figure 18.5, the technical specifi cation is split into three parallel paths—hardware
specifi cation, software specifi cation and mechanical specifi cation. So without further
clarifi cation, it is can be understood that the design process also proceeds through three
diff erent paths. But, are they three independent paths as shown in the fi gure? Can we
proceed with them independently? e answer is an obvious NO. As discussed in the
‘Introduction’, the design itself is ‘arranging diff erent parts ...