The publication of this specification marks yet another step in months of invention, discussion, argument, and consensus. This document is the product of the effort of many individuals and the contribution of considerable resources. To that end, every person who was involved at any point along the way should take pride in the existence of this draft Si2 specification. The original work of Hitachi America Limited, Intel, National Semiconductor, Philips Semiconductors, and Texas Instruments was extended when the ECIX project was formed at Si2. Other ECIX specifications have since been developed under the auspices of the ECIX Project.
Specification allows the exchange of interactive timing diagram information in a standard form.
This standard form promotes the sharing and interchange of information between different organizations and allows interested parties to develop tools for generating, editing, analyzing, and browsing these diagrams. The publication of the ECIX QuickData Specifications represents another in a series of milestones in the maturation of the electronic computer-aided design industry. The Si2 membership and the industry have demonstrated again that there are areas of common agreement in the architecture, construction, and delivery of electronic product design systems information. These specifications will be extended into additional areas as ECIX continues to evolve to meet industry requirements. Si2 invites interested parties to provide input into the development of ECIX through active participation in the various ECIX Working Groups, and in other Si2 projects where appropriate.