[ibis-macro] editorial
- From: Scott McMorrow <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: IBIS-ATM <ibis-macro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:20:16 -0400
All,
It is my opinion that three things need to occur going forward to clear
the log jam and accelerate IBIS macro committee specification progress.
I've placed them in my order of importance.
1. Existing issues with current AMI specification sections need to be
resolved ASAP to enable developers develop models that are inter
operable within multiple EDA platforms.
2. The current 5.0 AMI specification needs to be revised to account
for original intention, existing implementations, and clarity.
The revision will be identified as the established baseline
specification.
3. The existing 5.0 Parser and AMI specification are not in
agreement, and must be brought into agreement through
specification and parser changes.
4. Critical features/functions missing from the existing
specification, that are needed for comprehensive channel modeling
and/or required functionality, should be specified and added in a
manner consistent with clarity, accuracy, and compatibility with
the 5.0 spec.
5. "Nice to have" enhancements, that are not necessarily required for
modeling fidelity or required functionality, need to be specified
and added in a manner consistent with clarity, accuracy, and
compatibility with the 5.0 spec.
I'd propose the following process going forward to accomplish
* A *"5.0 editorial-clarification Master BIRD" *that incorporates
all necessary editorial and commentary clarifications of the
intended meaning of the specification as embodied in the document
and the IBIS 5.0 parser.
o This BIRD shall contain only clarifications to the 5.0
specification.
o Specific sections of the AMI specification will be
identified for "targeted" sub-BIRDs for quick resolution of
on-going identified implementation issues.
+ Note - A sub-BIRD is BIRD that, for the purposes of
this committee is agreed to be incorporated into the
full Master BIRD
* Targeted sub-BIRDs shall, have highest priority in the committee,
and be expedited through the ATM committee review process for
quick introduction to the full IBIS forum for vote as a complete
replacement for the specified section.
o Targeted sub-BIRDs will be considered incorporated into the
5.0 editorial-clarification Master BIRD upon IBIS forum
approval.
* When complete, the Master BIRD, incorporating all approved
sub-BIRDs by reference, along with all additional editorial
changes, will be submitted to the IBIS forum for approval.
o Approval of the Master BIRD takes second highest priority in
the committee, as it establishes a working baseline for
future enhancements.
* Once Approved, the Master BIRD shall be considered to be the
baseline IBIS AMI specification going forward.
* Once Approved, all sub-BIRDs shall be considered to be a section
of the baseline IBIS AMI specification going forward
* Critical feature/function enhancement BIRDS shall be fully
compatible with the 5.0 editorial-clarification Master Bird
o Critical feature/function enhancement BIRDs take third
highest priority in the committee.
* Nice-to-have enhancements take forth highest priority in the
committee, and must be fully compatible with the 5.0
editorial-clarification Master Bird
In order to expedite the specification approval process, all BIRDS
should state:
* The problem being solved, including type (modeling, EDA interface,
connectivity, comments for enhanced EDA usage ... etc.)
* The rational for solving the problem using the proposed method vs.
other methods considered.
* A review of comparable methods currently in the specification that
have been considered for the same function.
* A review of compatibility with IBIS Version 5.0, and with the 5.0
editorial-clarification Master BIRD
In summary:
* Critical BIRDs to clarify current AMI specification are most
important, and should be submitted as quickly as possible.
* Master clarification BIRD will incorporate critical clarification
BIRDs by reference along with other editorial changes.
* Master 5.0 Bird will be the baseline specification for all
enhancement BIRDS
* Critical feature/function enhancement BIRDs can be developed
concurrently, but will not be voted on by full forum until Master
5.0 BIRD has been approved.
o However, if done correctly, this can easily be a follow-on
vote in the same meeting, if the BIRD has met all
compatibility criteria.
* Nice-to-have enhancement BIRDS will be prioritized after what the
committee agrees to be critical issues.
* To facilitate the process, simplicity is better than complexity.
BIRDS should encapsulate single issues and sections of the
specification, whenever possible.
best regards,
Scott
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