Re: Proposed IBIS librarian protocol

From: Derrick Duehren <Derrick_Duehren@ccm2.jf.intel.com>
Date: Thu Sep 15 1994 - 20:27:02 PDT

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My responses start with "**". I also cleaned up the formatting (replaced tabs
and indentations with spaces, etc.)
- Derrick
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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

** Isn't README.TXT more common?

       Name of Person Submitting: XXXXXXXXXXXX
       Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
       Affiliation: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
       E-Mail: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
       Telephone Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
       Fax Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
       Suggested Top Directory XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

** What is considered the "top" directory? How about "Sugg. directory structure
location:"

         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.
** Mike, I'd put your mailing address in this file, rather than point somewhere
else. When this data changes, the first task of the new librarian will be to
update this file.
** Are faxed copies OK?

        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.
** What about FTPing them to vhdl.org? Then you don't need to worry about mail
problems.

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.
** What does the .faq suffix stand for?

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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)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

** I know Intel will not indemnify the models, so the above line will not work
for many companies.

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 _______________________________
** and title

Institution or Company _______________________________

Authorization (if required) _______________________________

Typed or Printed Name _______________________________
** and title

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.
** They have been submitted to the Intel legal team for review and comment.

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

5. No differentiation will be made between IBIS versions.
** What does this mean?

6. All IBIS model versions of the same part will be kept in the library.
** What does this mean?

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