scope:

In the past only the performance requirements for uniform bulk cable (called "media" in earlier standards) have been specified in SCSI standards. Since bulk cable provides only part of the electrical path in a SCSI bus segment, the performance requirements of the interconnect comprising the path is incomplete if only bulk cable is considered. This document expands the coverage to the complete assembled interconnect including connectors, uniform bulk cable, and non-uniform bulk cable. A syntax and framework is described for all types of passive interconnect. The methodology for performing the electrical measurements required to determine compliance with the performance requirements for bulk cable of several types, various assembled interconnects and printed circuit board designs is included.

Details of the measurement methodology are specified to minimize the difference in measured results from different electrical testing laboratories. Details include calibration, fixturing and sample preparation, equipment, measurement procedure and data output format.