Closing Date: Monday, Feb 8 2021 1:00 pm PST

Description: Under ANSI rules every 5 years an approved standard must be reaffirmed, revised, or withdrawn. There have been no requests for revision or errata for these the standards in question, hence it is recommended that it be put forth for reaffirmation.

Voter registration for voting for ANSI recognition of the following standard(s) for Reaffirmation process is now open:

Title: ANSI/VITA 76.0-2016, High Performance Cable Standard - Ruggedized 10 Gbaud Bulkhead Connector for Cu and AOC Cables

Abstract: This standard defines a rugged standardized 10 Gbaud interconnect system with high pin count and high density for I/O. It is capable of supporting multiple protocols and power while being interoperable with both Copper Cabling and Active Optic Cabling.

This ballot is open to both VITA members and non-members alike. You must register if you wish to participate in the ballots. Non-members should contact Jing Kwok, VITA Technical Director, for login credentials.

The roster will be vetted to ensure it meets balance, lack of dominance and openness rules. Following which a formal ballot will be sent to the registrants for voting.

Please register ONLY IF you intend to vote.

The ANSI Function can be found on the VITA governance page (http://www.vita.com/Governance)