Section 54 of 103
53. Adapter and Transition Component
Stable section ID: S05-CON-015-SECTION-54 · 13 content blocks
An Adapter is an intermediary component that enables entities with otherwise incompatible or differently implemented Interfaces to interact through a controlled conversion.
A Transition Component is an intermediary element used to manage a declared change in material, geometry, dimension, performance class, structural behavior, environmental condition, utility system, coordinate system, or technological generation.
An Adapter typically translates between Interface implementations. A Transition Component manages the engineering consequences of a change between adjacent conditions. A single component may perform both functions where explicitly defined.
Adapters and Transition Components shall:
identify the Interfaces and conditions being connected;
preserve required safety and performance;
declare limitations and reduced capabilities;
remain inspectable and replaceable where practical;
possess identity, version, orientation, and installation records;
prevent incorrect or reversed installation;
include applicable verification and maintenance requirements.
Use of an Adapter shall result in an appropriate compatibility classification and shall not be described as native full compatibility unless all mandatory behaviors are preserved.
Adapters shall not conceal fundamental incompatibility, bypass safety mechanisms, or create undocumented load paths or data transformations.