[sv-bc] DataTypes: status of "var" proposal

From: Kathy McKinley (mckinley@cadence.com)
Date: Thu Nov 18 2004 - 20:43:56 PST

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    Hello everyone,

    Based on the subgroup meeting today, I am supposed to make a procedural
    recommendation for the "var" aspect of our proposal. So, here goes.

    The "var" proposal is coming along beautifully, but it is not ready
    to be folded into the rest of the "data types on nets" proposal.
    In particular, changes to section 18 are required, and we do not
    have sufficient feedback on the proposed changes.

    This extension clearly has a lot of support, and there is active
    positive feedback (with no negative feedback) on the latest grammar
    proposals and the section 5 wording proposal (as long as the examples
    are enhanced). The more limited feedback on proposed changes to section
    18 is positive as well. I propose the following course of action:

       We will include a separate section at the end of the "data types
       on nets" proposal. It will include the following:

           - Brad's latest grammar proposal

           - Kathy's latest addition to section 5, plus Steven's
             recommended example enhancements

           - Steven's latest modifications to section 18

       We will *not* propose changes to the typedef syntax/semantics
       (e.g. "typedef foo [7:0];").

    This will allow the SV-BC to vote on data types on nets without
    the additional "var" enhancement. However, if the SV-BC chooses,
    it can vote on this extra section too. Or, it can provide feedback
    for another revision.

    Please let me know what you think. In the absence of negative feedback,
    I will fold the "var" proposals as described above into an "optional"
    section of the document for distribution on Friday.

    Kathy

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