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Interoperability

Figure 3.11: Example for component interoperability
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Interoperability of components defines, which components are able to communicate with each other using which interfaces. In general interoperability is defined on the interfaces of one provided and one required role of two components.

Example 3.7 (Interoperability)   Figure 3.11 gives a simple example for unsure interoperability. Component A shall be connected with Component B through a assembly connector between IA and IB. IA is not equal to IB. It now has to be determined, whether IA (required) and IB (provided) (probably including signatures and protocols) are interoperable.



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