firmware-base/docs-c/core/Component.md
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title: "Component Class"
description: "A generic component class for embedded systems"
keywords: ["component", "ESP-32", "modbus", "industrial application"]
---
## Component
**Path**: [`src/modbus/Component.h`](../src/modbus/Component.h)
**Revision History**: Initial documentation
The Component class represents a generic component for industrial applications. It provides a foundation for creating various types of components with consistent behavior and interface. These components can be integrated into a modbus-based industrial control system.
## REQUIREMENTS
- ESP-32 platform
- No specific hardware pins required as this is a base class
## PROVIDES
- `Component` class - A base class for creating components in an industrial application
- Constants:
- `COMPONENT_DEFAULT` - Default run flags for a component
- `COMPONENT_NO_ID` - Default ID for a component
## FEATURES
- Name-based component identification
- ID-based component identification
- Configurable run flags
- Support for owner-child relationship between components
- Type identification through enumeration
- Integration with Modbus communication
## DEPENDENCIES
- [`WString.h`](../src/WString.h) - String handling
- [`ArduinoLog.h`](../src/ArduinoLog.h) - Logging functionality
- [`Vector.h`](../src/Vector.h) - Dynamic array implementation
- [`enums.h`](../src/modbus/enums.h) - Enumeration definitions
- [`constants.h`](../src/modbus/constants.h) - Constant definitions
- [`error_codes.h`](../src/modbus/error_codes.h) - Error code definitions
- [`macros.h`](../src/modbus/macros.h) - Macro definitions
- [`xtypes.h`](../src/modbus/xtypes.h) - Extended type definitions
```mermaid
graph TD
Component --> WString
Component --> ArduinoLog
Component --> Vector
Component --> enums
Component --> constants
Component --> error_codes
Component --> macros
Component --> xtypes
ModbusBlock[ModbusBlockView] --> Component
ModbusTCP --> Component
RS485 --> Component
Bridge --> Component
```
## BEHAVIOUR
The Component class operates as a base class that defines common behavior for various industrial components.
```mermaid
graph TD
Init[Initialize Component] --> Setup[Setup Component]
Setup --> Loop[Run Loop]
Loop --> |Run Flags| Loop
Loop --> |End of loop| Cleanup[Cleanup]
```
## TODOS
### PERFORMANCE
- Consider implementing lazy initialization for components with high initialization costs
- Evaluate the memory footprint of components in resource-constrained environments
### SECURITY
- Implement access control mechanisms for sensitive components
- Ensure proper validation of component IDs and types to prevent misuse
### COMPLIANCE
- Review compliance with industrial standards for component interfaces
- Ensure compatibility with Modbus protocol specifications
### RECOMMENDATIONS
- Extend this base class for specific component types rather than modifying the base class
- Use meaningful names and IDs for components to improve system maintainability
- Set appropriate run flags based on the component's intended behavior
- Organize components in a logical hierarchy using the owner-child relationship