Category IEC Standards

IEC 62129OSA CalibrationOptical MetrologyWavelength Standard IEC 62129 (with Part 1 specifically addressing optical spectrum analyzers) establishes the standardized calibration procedures for wavelength and optical frequency measurement instruments used in fiber-optic telecommunications, spectroscopy, and laser metrology. The standard provides a comprehensive…

Standard Snapshot: IEC 62118 provides instrumentation requirements for monitoring core cooling in VVER-type pressurized water reactors during all shutdown states. It addresses the unique design features of VVER reactors — particularly horizontal steam generators, loop configuration, and reduced inventory operation…

IEC 62121:2001Audio MeasurementMiniDiscATRAC Codec IEC 62121:2001 defines standardized methods of measurement for evaluating the performance of consumer MiniDisc (MD) recorders and players. Published at the height of the MiniDisc era, this standard provides a comprehensive framework for assessing both analog…

IEC 62122:2002Video MeasurementDV FormatDigital VTR IEC 62122:2002 establishes standardized measurement methods for evaluating the performance of consumer digital video tape recorders (VTRs) using the DV (Digital Video) format, covering both 525/60 (NTSC) and 625/50 (PAL) television systems. The standard provides…

IEC 62124PV Stand-AloneOff-Grid SolarType Approval IEC 62124 specifies the requirements for design qualification and type approval of photovoltaic (PV) stand-alone power systems — systems that operate independently of the utility grid. Developed by IEC Technical Committee 82 (Solar Photovoltaic Energy…

Standard Snapshot: IEC 62114 establishes the thermal classification of Electrical Insulation Systems (EIS), defining temperature classes such as Class 130 (B), Class 155 (F), and Class 180 (H). It identifies recognized procedures for thermal evaluation and qualification of EIS, serving…

Standard Snapshot: IEC 62115:2017 (2nd edition) establishes safety requirements for electric toys, covering everything from small button-battery-powered lights to large ride-on toys. The standard addresses electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical radiation hazards, with significant updates to battery safety and LED…

Standard Snapshot: IEC 62116 provides a consensus test procedure to evaluate the efficacy of islanding prevention measures (anti-islanding) in utility-interconnected PV inverters. It defines test circuits, equipment specifications, test conditions, and pass/fail criteria for determining whether an inverter is “non-islanding.”…

Standard Snapshot: IEC 62117 specifies instrumentation requirements for monitoring adequate core cooling in PWR nuclear power plants during cold shutdown conditions. It addresses the unique challenges of reduced coolant inventory, partial core exposure, and low-pressure operation that occur during maintenance…

A comprehensive technical examination of IEC 62108, the international standard for design qualification and type approval of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies. This article covers the complete test sequence including thermal cycling, damp heat, UV preconditioning, hail impact, water…