Receiver Fixture Interface (RFI) IEEE P1505 system standard

The Receiver Fixture Interface IEEE P1505 Standard is to improve ease of use and maintain RFI as a true, open multivendor architecture at the system level under the IEEE Standards Organization per the P1505 Standards and elements of the VXI Consortium and VXI plug&play specifications. Areas specified, but not mandated, include; Receiver/Fixture framework; connectors/contacts; pin mapping; fixturing; cabling; and common documentation approaches. A recommended approach for self-test and calibration will be developed to deliver major benefits to both vendors and end-users. The RFI Alliance is actively seeking instrument suppliers to develop modules meeting the standard. Interested parties are requested to contact the author.