Modular and Integral
Combination type (modular)
Integral
Combine relatively large [parts
Locally efficient in that parts can be reused
Worse than integral type in terms of Global Features such as overall footprint, weight, power consumption, etc. Module components can be independent products and can be easily procured from other companies
Small component granularity
Interactions are not standardized.
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