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* [[Module (equipment)]] - a complete subassembly of some sort which can be replaced in its entirety by an identical module or a different module. | * [[Module (equipment)]] - a complete subassembly of some sort which can be replaced in its entirety by an identical module or a different module. | ||
* The components of a modular [[space station]] such as the [[International Space Station|ISS]] or the [[Mir]]. | * The components of a modular [[space station]] such as the [[International Space Station|ISS]] or the [[Mir]]. | ||
* [[Modular constructivism]] is a style of sculpture that emerged in 1950s and 1960s. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 04:37, 29 November 2006
A module is a self-contained component of a system, which has a well-defined interface to the other components; something is modular if it includes or uses modules which can be interchanged as units without disassembly of the module. Design, manufacture, repair, etc. of the modules may be complex, but this is not relevant; once the module exists, it can easily be connected to or disconnected from the system.
Different meanings of module, sorted by category
Computers
- Module (programming), computer program structuring.
- Loadable Kernel Module, object code loadable into the Linux kernel.
- Module file (.mod), various computer file formats for music.
- Modularity (programming), the idea of modularity in computers.
Mathematics
- Module (mathematics), in abstract algebra, a generalization of the notion of a vector space.
- Module, in category theory, a generalization of the notions of relation and bimodule.
- Modular form, in mathematics, certain analytic functions, used in number theory.
- Modular representation theory, in mathematics, representing groups using complex numbers called characters.
- See also modulo, modulus and moduli space.
Other
- Modularity (biology), the idea of modularity in biology.
- Modularity of mind, hypothesized modules in mental processes.
- Sound module, electronic musical instrument without a human interface.
- Vitruvian module, in architecture, the semidiameter of a column at its base.
- A distinct scenario or adventure (role-playing games) in role-playing games.
- Module (architecture)- A section of a modular building.
- Modular home
- Ford Modular engine Ford's line of OHC V8 and V10 motors
- Module (equipment) - a complete subassembly of some sort which can be replaced in its entirety by an identical module or a different module.
- The components of a modular space station such as the ISS or the Mir.
- Modular constructivism is a style of sculpture that emerged in 1950s and 1960s.
See also
- Modulus
- MCM (multi-chip module- an electronic part containing several sub-assemblies)
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