Final Agenda for the 20010409 Meeting

Meeting Minutes
Microprocessor Standards Committee
9 April 2001
Los Altos, CA

The Microprocessor Standards Committee meeting was held on 9 April 2001 at
the Mandarin Classic Restaurant in Los Altos California. Present at the
meeting were:

• Dave James
• Bob Davis
• Bob Ferguson
• Dick Karpinski
• Dave Gustavson
• Don Wright

The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Don Wright at 6:35PM.  The agenda was approved. 

The minutes of the October 2000 MSC meeting were approved with a correction to the new project proposal (1383.2 corrected to 1363.2).

The minutes of the January 2001 MSC meeting were approved as submitted.

Chair's report:

The Chair reported on the actions and discussions at the March Standard's Board meeting and at the February Board of Governor's meeting.  Additionally, the Chair reported on the standards that will expire at the end of 2001 based on the 5 year life rule.   These standards are:

• 854
• 896.5
• 1101.10
• 1156.2
• 1212.1
• 1296
• 1301
• 1301.1
• 1301.4
• 1596.3
• 1596.4

Vice Chair's report:

The Vice Chair reported on his work to bring several efforts on high speed buses into the IEEE MSC.  He also reported on his continuing work as a liaison between the MSC and the SMPTE.

Treasurer's report:

Bob Davis, acting as Treasurer reported a balance on $2396.  Approximately $590 of which is IPF funds which will be forwarded to the IEEE office in the near future.

Secretary's report:

The secretary was not present and no report was given.

New Project Proposals:

A study group was formed with Bob Davis as chair to examine several efforts underway that are developing memory-mapped, inter-processor buses.  This committee will work with these groups (Lightning Data Transport, RapidIO, etc.) and explore whether they would considering becoming IEEE projects.

Liaison Reports:

Standard's Board liaison was provided as a part of the Chair's report.

Dave James had nothing to report as RAC liaison.

Old Business:

An issue was raised at the January MSC meeting concerning inclusion of negative voter comments into the MSC minutes.  A motion was made by Dave James and seconded to state: " The Chair will consider the inclusion of a very brief statement at the request of a "not voter" into the minutes.  This statement will be no more than 50 words and be submitted,  in writing and before the end of the meeting, to the secretary."  The motion passes unanimously.

New Business:

New Treasurer:  Since the resignation of Dick Karpinski, Bob Davis (Vice Chair and former Treasurer) has acted as acting Treasurer.  He agreed to continue in this role until a replacement is identified or until the election at the October MSC meeting.

Upcoming MSC Elections:  The Chair reminded the committee that the election of officers and RAC representatives will take place at the October MSC meeting.   Additionally the Chair announced he will not run for re-election due to other responsibilities.

Working Group Reports:

Verbal reports from P1575, P754R and P1579 were made.

For the Good of the Society:

A brief discussion on encouraging groups developing standards of interest to the MSC to move to the IEEE process was held.  This is related to the Study Group created above.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55PM.