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{{Wiktionary|module}} | {{Wiktionary|module}} | ||
A '''Module''' is a self-contained component of a [[system]], which has a well-defined [[Interface (computer science)|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. | A '''Module''' is a self-contained component of a [[system]], which has a well-defined [[Interface (computer science)|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. | ||
'''Module''' may also refer to: | '''Module''' may also refer to: | ||
==Architecture== | |||
* [[Module (architecture)]], a section of a [[modular building]], such as a [[modular home]] | * [[Module (architecture)]], a section of a [[modular building]], such as a [[modular home]] | ||
* [[Vitruvian module]], in architecture, the semidiameter of a column at its base | * [[Vitruvian module]], in architecture, the semidiameter of a column at its base | ||
* [[Modular constructivism]] is a style of sculpture that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s | * [[Modular constructivism]] is a style of sculpture that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s | ||
== | ==Computing== | ||
* [[ | * [[Modular programming]], computer program structuring | ||
* [[Loadable kernel module]], object code loadable into the Linux kernel | * [[Loadable kernel module]], object code loadable into the Linux kernel | ||
* [[Module file]] (.mod), various computer file formats for music | * [[Module file]] (.mod), various computer file formats for music | ||
* [[Modular Power Supply Unit]], customizable [[computer power supply]] unit | * [[Modular Power Supply Unit]], customizable [[computer power supply]] unit | ||
===Mathematics | ==Engineering== | ||
* [[Modular design]] | |||
==Mathematics== | |||
* [[Module (mathematics)]], in abstract algebra, a generalization of the notion of a vector space | * [[Module (mathematics)]], in abstract algebra, a generalization of the notion of a vector space | ||
* [[Profunctor|Module]], in category theory, a generalization of the notions of relation and bimodule | * [[Profunctor|Module]], in category theory, a generalization of the notions of relation and bimodule | ||
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* See also [[modulo]], [[modulus]] and [[moduli space]] | * See also [[modulo]], [[modulus]] and [[moduli space]] | ||
==Technology== | |||
* [[Ford Modular engine]] Ford's line of OHC V8 and V10 motors | * [[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 | * [[Module (equipment)]] - a complete subassembly of some sort which can be replaced in its entirety by an identical module or a different module | ||
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* MCM ([[multi-chip module]], an electronic part containing several sub-assemblies) | * MCM ([[multi-chip module]], an electronic part containing several sub-assemblies) | ||
==Other== | |||
* [[Cotton module]], a huge compacted square of unprocessed [[cotton]] about the size of a school bus | * [[Cotton module]], a huge compacted square of unprocessed [[cotton]] about the size of a school bus | ||
* [[Sound module]], electronic musical instrument without a human interface | * [[Sound module]], electronic musical instrument without a human interface | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[ | * [[Modularity]] | ||
{{disambig}} | |||
[[de:Modul]] | [[de:Modul]] | ||
[[et:Moodul]] | [[et:Moodul]] | ||
Revision as of 06:54, 13 April 2008
Template:Wiktionary 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.
Module may also refer to:
Architecture
- Module (architecture), a section of a modular building, such as a modular home
- Vitruvian module, in architecture, the semidiameter of a column at its base
- Modular constructivism is a style of sculpture that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s
Computing
- Modular programming, computer program structuring
- Loadable kernel module, object code loadable into the Linux kernel
- Module file (.mod), various computer file formats for music
- Modular Power Supply Unit, customizable computer power supply unit
Engineering
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
- Modular decomposition, in graph theory
- See also modulo, modulus and moduli space
Technology
- 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
- MCM (multi-chip module, an electronic part containing several sub-assemblies)
Other
- Cotton module, a huge compacted square of unprocessed cotton about the size of a school bus
- Sound module, electronic musical instrument without a human interface
- A distinct scenario or adventure in role-playing games
- Modular Recordings, a record label
- Module (Musician) , The solo project of New Zealand based Musician/Producer Jeramiah Ross
- NTC Module, a Russian R&D center Media:]
See also
de:Modul et:Moodul fr:Module it:Modulo ja:モジュール pl:Moduł ru:Модуль simple:Modular fi:Moduuli tr:modül zh:模