Issue 12767: 9.1.1.1 Need to clarify how hex_value types are specified in the ASCII PSM (gems-ftf)
Source: Amergint Technologies (Mr. Rob Andzik, andzik(at)amergint.com)
Nature: Uncategorized Issue
Severity: 
Summary: There are two questions regarding hex_value types in the GEMS-ASCII PSM.
# Hex value arrays are not well defined and the concept is complicated.
# Can we use a 0xFFFF notation?
Suggestions:
Yes, the 0xFFFF notation can be used but it should be optional. ''(e.g. FAFA is the same as 0xFAFA)''
As for arrays, this is a little complicated. Suggestions are as follows:
* Restrict arrays of hex_values to be the same bit length
* Move the bit length to the parameter value: e.g. hex_value[2]=22.FAF320,15.EB90 would specify an array with a 22 bit field and a 15 bit field
RT Logic's recommendation is to use the 2nd option.
Resolution: The GEMS PIM hex_value definition will be updated to make clear that all hex_values contained in arrays of hex_values must be of the same bit length.
The ASCII PSM definition will be updated to make clear what formats are allowable for hex_values.

Revised Text: Section 6.3.1.13 has been modified to include the following line at the end of the paragraph:
In cases where the multiplicity is greater than one the bit_length attribute of the hex_values must all be equal.
Section  8.1.1.1 in table 8.1 the example format for hex_value has been updated.
Before
	param:hex_value(22)=faf320
After
	param:hex_value(22)=faf320
param:hex_value(22)=0xfaf320

Actions taken:
August 8, 2008: received issue
April 30, 2009: closed issue
Discussion: 

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s is issue # 12767

9.1.1.1 Need to clarify how hex_value types are specified in the ASCII PSM

There are two questions regarding hex_value types in the GEMS-ASCII PSM.
# Hex value arrays are not well defined and the concept is complicated.
# Can we use a 0xFFFF notation?
Suggestions:
Yes, the 0xFFFF notation can be used but it should be optional. ''(e.g. FAFA is the same as 0xFAFA)''
As for arrays, this is a little complicated. Suggestions are as follows:
* Restrict arrays of hex_values to be the same bit length
* Move the bit length to the parameter value: e.g. hex_value[2]=22.FAF320,15.EB90 would specify an array with a 22 bit field and a 15 bit field
RT Logic's recommendation is to use the 2nd option.