SCR 3-1090

SCR 3-1090: StdRef Discrepancy Regarding Signed Non-Decimal Numbers

Priority: high

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Problem Summary

Section 12.3.1.2 states that based integer numbers can be signed:

A based integer may optionally include a number sign. A number without an explicit sign is always taken as positive. based_integer :: = radix # [sign] [extended_digit] + # extended_digit :: = digit | letter radix :: = unsigned_integer

but in section 12.7.3 bullet 13 states:

Signs may not be used in non-decimal numbers (i.e., “2#10001#” is valid, but “-2#10001#” and “2#-10001#” are not). Only the bases 2, 8, and 16 may be used for non-decimal numbers.

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Working Group

E. Rye (lead) Paul Ramirez

Originator: E. Rye

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Standards Change Request

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Discussion

• Discussion Blog
• Telecons: 2006-11-01 (WAV), 2007-08-08 (WAV)

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Supplementary Material

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Status

Status	Date	Task	Responsible Party	Response
SUBMITTED	2006-10-20	Submit issue.	ORIG	Issue submitted through online interface 10/20/06.
		Form working group.	EN-SEORIG

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