The PCI-SIG is the industry organization chartered to develop and manage the PCI standard. With over 800 members, the PCI-SIG effectively places ownership and management of the PCI specifications in the hands of the developer community. A board of directors comprised of nine people, each elected by the membership, leads the PCI-SIG. The PCI-SIG is chartered to: (1) maintain the forward compatibility of ALL PCI revisions or addenda. (2) contribute to both the establishment of PCI as an industry-wide standard and to the technical longevity of the PCI architecture. (3) maintain the PCI specification as a simple, EASY-to- implement, stable technology that supports the spirit of its design. The PCI-SIG fulfills its charter by continuing to promote innovation and evolve the PCI standard to meet the industry's needs. Through interoperability testing, technical support, seminars and industry events, the PCI-SIG enables its members to generate competitive and quality products.