Proposed IBIS librarian protocol

Please Comment:

Procedure for Submitting IBIS Models for Inclusion in the IBIS Model Library.

                               DRAFT
                          September 9, 1994

                    Michael Steer <mbs@ncsu.edu>

Vendors and others are encouraged to submit IBIS models to the IBIS model
library. The models are maintained by the IBIS librarian who can be reached
via email at ibis_librarian@vhdl.org .

  1. Before submission models must be readable by the Golden
      Parser with out errors or warning messages being generated.

  2. A submission should consist of the following:

      a. A readme file ( named IBIS.RED ) including the following
          
          Name of Person Submitting: XXXXXXXXXXXX
          Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
          Affiliation: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
          E-Mail: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
          Telephone Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
          Fax Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
          Suggested Top Directory XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx
            Structure for models

      b. A Model Transfer Agreement (sample below) must be signed and mailed
          to the IBIS librarian see vhdl.org:/pub/IBIS/models/library.faq.

          The model check-in procedure will not be finalized until
          this agreement has been received by the IBIS librarian.
          Check with the librarian via email using the address
          ibis-librarian@vhdl.org (not yet established).

      c. All files should be
              gnu tar'ed and uuencoded
          OR tar'ed and compressed and uuencoded
          OR zip'ed and uuencoded
          into a single file before mailing. Files should be mailed to
          the IBIS librarian. Expect an acknowledgement within two days.

  3. When models are received:
         a. The following will be added to each IBIS file:

             [Disclaimer] IBIS Open Forum disclaims all warranties. See
             disclaim.txt in vhdl.org:/pub/IBIS/models for full disclaimer.

         b. The IBIS models will be checked with the Golden Parser and if
            they parse successfully they will be accepted.

  4. The IBIS models will be treated as confidential until they are
       publically released. When new models are added an announcement will
       be made.
       
  5. The Librarian may change from time-to-time and so the
       file vhdl.org:/pub/ibis/models/library.faq
       should be consulted for contact information. However
       the librarian can always be contacted via email using
       ibis-librarian@vhdl.org (not yet established).

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                                  SAMPLE
                    
                    IBIS Model Transfer Agreement

The under-signed submitter has submitted the following models to
the IBIS library (list model filenames)

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Hereafter these will be referred to as the "Work".

The submitter represents that the Work can be made publicly available.
Furthermore the submitter represents that the Work does not infringe on
the proprietary rights of others.

The model files will be provided as is except for the addition of the
following statement to each file:

     IBIS Open Forum disclaims all warranties. See disclaim.txt (see sample
     below) in vhdl.org:/pub/IBIS/models for full disclaimer.

If the models were written as a work made for hire in the course of
employment, the Work is owned by the company/employer which must sign this
agreement in the space provided below.

Submitter's Signature and Date _______________________________

Typed or Printed Name _______________________________

Institution or Company _____________________________________________

Authorization (if required) _______________________________

Typed or Printed Name _______________________________

Please Check
___________

                         ___
  Submitter's Own Work | |
                         |__|
                         ___
  Work done for Hire | |
                         |__|

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                                  SAMPLE
                                DISCLAIMER

disclaim.txt

The IBIS Open Forum disclaims all implied warranties, including the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The IBIS Open Forum is not liable for any damages incurred by the use of this
software and/or documentation, including direct, indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential damages. All the files within this directory are provided as
is. The user assumes all responsibility for using these files.

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library.faq

Current Librarian: Michael Steer
e-mail: mbs@ncsu.edu
facsimile: (+1)-919-515-3027
Address Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
                     Daniels Hall
                     North Carolina State University
                     Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7911
                     U.S.A.

Responsibilities: The IBIS librarian maintains the IBIS models
                     stored on vhdl.org in the directory /pub/ibis/models .

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OPEN ISSUES

1. The mail address ibis-librarian.org needs to be established.

2. Mail sent to ibis_librarian@vhdl.org should be stored on vhdl.org
   and forwarded to mbs@ncsu.edu .

3. The disclaimers have not been ratified by a lawyer.

4. New models will be announced to the ibis@vhdl.org maillist.

5. No differentiation will be made between IBIS versions.

6. All IBIS model versions of the same part will be kept in the library.
Received on Thu Sep 15 11:28:17 1994