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Minutes of JT-6 Color CRT's Committee
September 12, 2000
Radison Hotel, Corning, NY

Name
Organization
Members Present
Philip J. Goldman Corning Asahi Video Products
Robert Morse Hitachi Electronic Devices
David J. Rigdon Philips Display Components, Co.
William A. Rowe WARowe Consultancy
Daniel J. Stamp Toshiba Display Devices, Inc.
Harry Swank Thompson Consumer Electronics
Robert Taylor Schott Glass Export Gmbh
Tom Watson Techneglas, Inc.
Members Absent
Tad Kowalski American Matsushita Elec. Corp.
William J. McLaughlin Schott Corporation
Michael D. Milostan Toshiba Am Elec Components, Inc.
Robert B. Sneed Thompson Consumer Electronics
Robert D. Tolliver Clinton Electronics Corp.
Others Present
Michael A. Chenoweth Thompson Consumer Electronics
Steven M. Milillio Corning Asahi Video Products
Michael Tinkleman EIA/ECA

1 Committee organization and procedures

1.1 Approval of the Agenda

Motion to amend the agenda to include 3.2 CRT Glossary, Bill Rowe. Agenda approved.

1.2 Membership and attendance

Self-introductions were made, attendance taken, and it was determined that a quorum was present. There are no committee membership changes.

1.3 Approval of the Minutes

Motion to approve 5/2000 JT-6 minutes. Motion to approve. Seconded. Motion carried to approve minutes.

1.4 Correspondence

Bill Rowe indicated that there was a pending IEC Safety Committee vote. The vote would be taking care of during the JT Corning meetings.

1.5 Review of Committee's Scope

No review of committee scope needed.

1.6 ECA JT-6 Web Site Demonstration

Michael Tinkleman, ECA gave a demonstration of the new ECA web site including the JT-6 Committee information already posted - minutes, scope, agenda, meeting announcement, and 5/2000 meeting attendees.

2.0 International Standards

Some prior problems with the EIF firewall caused problems in getting IEC documents distributed in a timely fashion. This should no longer be a problem now that ECA has assumed TAG responsibility for TC-39. Also problem with larger documents such as IEC/TC-39/254/FDIS "Preparation of Outline Drawing for CRT's …."in using EIA listserve. Michael Tinkleman will check on possible solutions. Action Item

3.0 Standards and Document Review

3.1 TEP106-C, "Worldwide Type Designation System" (WTDS) Continuing discussions of ongoing revisions including anode connections (buttons), projection tube and ITC description. Bill Rowe will provide Michael Tinkleman with the latest committee version of TEP106C revisions to date, and some EIAJ ITC information. Michael Tinkleman / Bill Rowe will work on formatting (see EIA EP-7) of TEP106C in preparation for a committee ballot. Action Items

WTDS Electronic Registry - There was continuing interest in developing an electronic version of the current paper WTDS CRT tube registration system. A working group including Dan Stamp, Harry Swank, Bill Rowe and Michael Tinkleman will look into its development. Dan Stamp, Toshiba has a template that he is currently using which can be used as a starting point. Action Item

3.2 CRT Glossary - Update of TEP-192 "Glossary of CRT Terms & Definitions" (SP-2647) - Bill Rowe has taken the lead on this document and has incorporated relevant materials from JT-7 and JT-31 in it. He provided an electronic copy of the latest version to Michael Tinkleman. Michael Tinkleman / Bill Rowe will work on finishing the formatting of the CRT glossary so it can balloted by the Committee. A new PN number is needed. Action Items

4.0 Task Force for Machine Readable Glass Markings - Tom Watson is waiting on new print laser to arrive. Need a new reading system to read markings since older reader cannot read the markings. Currently working on hot glass. Expect to do further testing in the 12/2000 time frame. After testing, the working group will get back together to review the results. They are also looking at the best ways to put the mark on the glass. An update will be provided at the next committee meeting in 1/2001.

5.0 New Business

The committee had no new business to cover.

6.0 Next Meetings

The next meeting is scheduled for 1/14/2001 in Phoenix.

7.0 Adjournment

The Committee moved, seconded, and unanimously agreed to adjourn at 11:50AM.

8.0 Action Items

Problem using EIA list serve with larger documents such as IEC/TC-39/254/FDIS "Preparation of Outline Drawing for CRT's ….." Michael Tinkleman will check on possible solutions.

TEP106C - Michael Tinkleman / Bill Rowe will work on formatting (see EIA EP-7) of TEP106C in preparation for a committee ballot.

Development of a WTDS Electronic Registry. A working group including Dan Stamp, Harry Swank, Bill Rowe and Michael Tinkleman will look into its development.

CRT Glossary - Michael Tinkleman / Bill Rowe will work on finishing the formatting of the CRT glossary so it can balloted by the Committee. A new PN number is needed.

This meeting was conducted in accordance with the EIA legal guidelines and the manual of organization and procedures.

Harry Swank, Chairperson
Signature on file

Michael Tinkleman, Secretary
Signature on file

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