Category IEC Standards

IEC Guide 120 – Security Aspects for Standards Development

Comprehensive guide for integrating security considerations into IEC standards — cybersecurity for electrotechnical products 1. Introduction to Security Standardization IEC Guide 120, titled “Security aspects — Guide for their inclusion in publications,” is a relatively recent addition to the IEC…

IEC Guide 117 — Type Testing Requirements

Harmonized Framework for Type Testing of Electrical Products 1. Understanding IEC Guide 117 IEC Guide 117 provides a harmonized framework for type testing of electrical products. Type testing — also known as design testing or prototype testing — is the…

IEC Guide 114 — Environmentally Conscious Design

Eco-Design Framework for Electrical and Electronic Products 1. Overview of IEC Guide 114 IEC Guide 114 provides a comprehensive framework for environmentally conscious design (ECD) of electrical and electronic products. It establishes principles, processes, and methodologies that enable product designers…

IEC Guide 115 — Uncertainty of Measurement

Evaluation and Expression of Measurement Uncertainty in Electrical Testing 1. Introduction to Measurement Uncertainty in IEC IEC Guide 115 provides essential guidance on the evaluation and expression of measurement uncertainty for electrical and electronic testing. It harmonizes with the internationally…

IEC Guide 116 — Safety Related Risk Assessment

Systematic Risk Assessment Framework for Electrical Equipment Safety 1. Purpose and Scope of IEC Guide 116 IEC Guide 116 establishes a systematic framework for safety-related risk assessment of electrical equipment. It provides product committees with a consistent methodology to identify…