VSO Meeting

Doubletree Resort

San Diego, CA

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Subject	Presenter	Comments
Call VSO meeting to order Introductions, Agenda Review Announcements, Minutes Approval	Elwood Parsons, VSO Chair	Elwood called the meeting to order and asked members to introduce themselves. After introductions, the agenda was reviewed and several changes were made to accommodate members schedules. The minutes from the November 2007 meeting were approved. Elwood announced that ANSI’s Executive Standards Council has decided not to hear Motorola’s appeal regarding VITA’s ex ante policy. As such VITA’s accreditation as a standards developer stands.
VSO Presentations, VITA Patent Policy, ITAR Issues, Copyright Issues	John Rynearson, VITA	Presentation.
Standards Report	John Rynearson, Tech Dir, VITA	Presentation. John presented a proposal to bring the VSO PP and VITA’s Procedures for the Development of ANS appeals process into synchronization. After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to accept the revision. The motion passed with all voting in favor and none against.
Connector Proposal	Colleen Murphy, Amphenol	Presentation. Colleen Murphy gave a presentation on a new connector being developed by Amphenol.
System on Module Standard Proposal	Manfred Schmitz, MEN	Presentation. Manfred Schmitz presented a proposal for a new draft standard, VITA 59, RSE, (Rugged System-on-Module Express). A sign-up sheet was distributed. The working group has three sponsors.
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VPX Fiber Channel dot spec proposal	Bob Ford, Boeing	Bob Ford, Boeing, discussed the need for a fibre channel standard for VPX. A sign-up sheet was distributed. The group will be designated VITA 46.13.
Working Group Reports	(10 Minutes Each)
Discussion regarding Mezzanines	VSO members	After some discussion re: the need for a new mezzanine standard, it was decided to start a study group to investigate the need. A sign-up sheet was circulated.
VITA 17.2, 10 Gbit Serial FPDP Report	Janusz Kossek, Curtiss-Wright	(Presentation requested). Janusz discussed the status of VITA 17.2. Dean Holman will be the editor. Ralph will be coming back to resume the position of chair.
VITA 41.6, VXS Control Plane	Michael Bonato, DRS-SS	John Rynearson reported for Mike Banato. The initial ANSI ballot has been completed. Mike has been busy with other duties, but hopes to begin the ballot review shortly.
VITA 41.7, Processor Mesh	Michael Munroe, Elma Bustronic	No report.
VITA 41.8, VXS 10 Gbit Enet	Andy Reddig, TEK Micro	No report.
VITA 42 Status	Andy Reddig, TEK Micro	Presentation. John Rynearson reported for Andy Reddig. VITA 42.0 draft has been modified to include a 12 mm height. The ANSI recirculation ballot will begin shortly.
VITA 46, VPX Status Report	Jing Kwok, Curtiss-Wright	Presentation
VITA 47r2	Dan Golden, Boeing	Presentation
VITA 48, REDI	Mike Gust, Mercury Computer	Presentation
VITA 41 alignment/keying problem	Mike Gust, Mercury Computer	Presentation. Mike discussed problems with the current alignment/keying part used in VITA 41. The current part manufactured of multiple components which wear and may separate under stress and shock. The part is not covered by IP and dimensioning for manufacture is contained in the standard. Tyco has expressed interest in possibly tooling the part.
VITA 49, Digital IF	Bob Normoyle, DRS-SS	Presentation. Bob reported on the status of VITA 49.0 and 49.1. The working group is considering their next step.
VITA 51, Reliability Prediction	Lori Bechtold, Boeing	Presentation. VITA 51.0 and 51.1 are currently in ANSI ballot review. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday to complete the ballot review. A recirculation ballot is planned.
VITA 53, Market Surveillance	Stephen Cecil, CRANE	Presentation. Steve is looking for a method to handle minor changes to modules which don’t result in revision tracking by the manufacturer.
VITA 55 Aurora on VME Report	Andy Reddig, Tek Microsystems, Inc.	No report.
VITA 57 Status	Malachy Devlin, Nallatech	The working group has voted to move to ANSI ballot. John Rynearson has started the process and will be soliciting balloters shortly.
VITA 58, Electronic Module Integration	Dan Golden, Boeing	Presentation. Dan reported on the status of VITA 58. A new draft has been prepared and is now available.
Adjourn VSO Meeting	Elwood Parsons
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Working Group Meetings
VITA 46 Working Group Meeting		See VITA 46 working group page.
VITA 48 Working Group Meeting		See VITA 48 working group page.
VITA 58 Working Group Meeting	Dan Golden, Boeing	See VITA 58 working group page.
Adjourn Meetings

Thursday, January 23, 2008

Breakfast – 7:30 to 8:30 AM

Subject	Presenter
Call Meeting to Order Announcements, etc.	Elwood Parsons, VSO Chair	Elwood called the meeting to order.
March VSO Elections for Chair & Vice Chair	John Rynearson	John reported that Elwood has agreed to stand for election to the position of VSO chair for the March 2008 election. Members may nominate other candidates by sending their names to John via email.
Future Meeting Schedule	John Rynearson, VITA	John review future meetings and the new draft cover sheet.
VSO Meeting Adjournment		There being no further business, the VSO meeting was adjourned.
Main Meeting Room
VITA 51, Reliability Prediction	Ballot Review	See VITA 51 working group page.