VHDL-2017 – Time to Ballot …

The IEEE P1076 VHDL Standards Working Group has been busy preparing VHDL-2017. It is almost ready. As we are wrapping up, it is time for the VHDL community to prepare to ballot (aka vote). Balloting on the standard will be done some time between May and July.

If you are a member of the VHDL community, it is time to get ready to vote.

Voting is done through IEEE. Directions are below. You have until March 15 to enroll in the ballot pool.

Best Regards,
Jim Lewis
IEEE P1076 WG Chair

***** IEEE STANDARD DOCUMENT INFORMATION *****

The IEEE Computer Society invites you to participate in the ballot for:

IEEE 1076: Standard for VHDL Language Reference Manual

***** ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS *****

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OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BALLOTERS

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Thank you for your interest in this ballot.