FUNCTIONAL BLOK DIAGRAM

4.2 FUNCTIONAL BLOK DIAGRAM

Block diagrams are the most widely used types of diagrams in electronics engineering settings. They are also used a great deal in other applications. There are three types of block diagrams:

1. Organizational charts. 2. Process flow charts. 3. Functional block diagrams.

4.2.1 Organizational Charts.

4.2.2 Process Flow Charts.

4.2.3 Functional block diagrams.

Step by Step Instruction of Block Diagram Drawing

1. Lightly lay out the boxes at an approximate size. 2. Lightly lay out connecting lines. 3. Darken all horizontal lines. 4. Darken all vertical lines. 5. Draw circles (when required). 6. Draw arrowheads. 7. Letter text moving from left to right.

Rules for Drawing Block Diagram

There are several rules of thumb that should be observed when drawing block diagrams. These rules lend a degree of standardization to block diagrams and make them easier to read: 1. Whenever possible, draw all boxes the same size.

2. Whenever possible, show the flow from left to right

3. When a left-to-right flow is not possible, top-to-bottom flow is acceptable. 4. Crossovers and doglegs should be avoided

Acceptable flow patterns

Avoiding crossover and doglegs

Exercise