(attaching a text version of the minutes for ease of archiving)

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Attendees from May 11 Meeting (* means attended at least using audio)
ANSYS                              Curtis Clark
Cadence Design Systems             Bradley Brim
Cisco                              David Siadat
Intel Corp.                        Michael Mirmak*
Keysight Technologies              Radek Biernacki*, Ming Yan
Mentor Graphics                    Arpad Muranyi*
Micron Technology                  Justin Butterfield*, Randy Wolff
SAE ITC                            Maureen Lemankiewicz, Logen Johnson
Signal Integrity Software          Walter Katz, Mike LaBonte*
Teraspeed Labs                     Bob Ross*
University of Aveiro in Portugal   Wael Dghais

Michael Mirmak convened the meeting.  No patents were declared.   

Arpad Muranyi moved to approve the minutes of the May 4 meeting. Mike 
LaBonte seconded the motion.  No objections were raised and the motion 
carried.  Michael noted that the April 27 minutes were still pending 
distribution.  No other opens were raised.

The rest of the meeting focused on “live” editing of Draft 33.

Michael noted that some edits were made and were still needed on the 
introductory sections.  The current draft moved [Bus Label] and [Die 
Supply Pads] to be placed together.  Both changes were from Bob Ross.

Mike noted that the team hasn’t talked about the problem of forward 
references.  [Interconnect Model Selector] is placed near [Component], 
but the detailed information on the keyword doesn’t occur until 
Chapter 13.  Bob replied that some violation of Interconnect Model 
and Component relationships may be needed for clarity.  

Michael asked whether the introductory definitions now not in the 
BIRD should be added back to the BIRD.  Radek Biernacki noted that 
cross-checking correctness of definitions will take additional time.

Bob added that the introductory diagram is wrong.  Further, Table 
XX needs to be converted to a diagram.

Radek added that “NC” isn’t a pin but the diagram suggests so.  
Michael responded that the diagram is not list of entries, but 
concepts.  Bob added that there are no I/O pins defined in the 
diagram, and that support is needed for pins with series pin 
definitions.  

Mike suggested that “I/O” refers to anything that is a [Model].  
What about CIRCUITCALL?  He added that a potential solution is that 
CIRCUITCALL be prohibited. 

Michael agreed, noting that it’s easier to restrict usage rules 
initially and loosen them later.

Arpad asked whether this would be in parallel with External Circuit 
or under External Circuit?  Mike answered that the question is 
about co-existence.  Arpad asked whether Package and Define Package 
Model are acceptable to combine with the proposal.  Bob replied not.  
Arpad noted that CIRCUITCALL should also be prohibited.  Mike noted 
that a key problem is that the current rules of precedence define 
two uncoupled formats taking first precedence, with the second two 
being coupled.  

Radek added that, for next time, he is willing to review and 
comment on the unused terminal section. 

ARs
Mike to look for 1:1 pin-pad-buffer assumptions in the BIRD text.
Michael to fix diagram vs. Table XX (e.g., Signal Pins) – the 
diagram may simply be deleted from the draft.

Mike moved to adjourn.  Radek seconded.  The meeting adjourned.