Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) technology remains one of the most reliable and environmentally friendly rechargeable battery chemistries for applications demanding high energy density, excellent cycle life, and robust safety characteristics. IEC 62675 establishes the marking, designation, dimensions, tests, and requirements for…

Practical validation and application examples for radio-frequency electromagnetic field measurement and calculation methods in the vicinity of base stations Introduction to RF Field Strength Determination Standards IEC TR 62669, published in 2011, is a Technical Report that provides case studies…

Concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology uses optical elements such as Fresnel lenses or parabolic mirrors to focus sunlight onto high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells, achieving conversion efficiencies that exceed 40% under laboratory conditions. Unlike flat-plate photovoltaic modules, CPV systems require direct normal…

The modernization of nuclear power plant instrumentation and control (I&C) systems increasingly relies on digital technology to replace aging analog equipment. However, the stringent safety requirements of nuclear applications demand a rigorous qualification process for any digital device used in…

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems are critical infrastructure for long-distance power transfer, offshore wind integration, and interconnecting asynchronous grids. Unlike conventional AC systems, HVDC systems involve complex power electronic converters, sophisticated control systems, and unique failure modes that demand…

IEC 62665 addresses a compelling challenge: enabling blind and visually impaired people to access printed documents without requiring specialised Braille literacy. The standard defines a texture map system — a two-dimensional cell pattern printed alongside conventional text on ordinary paper…

Product standards traditionally focus on technical specifications — dimensions, performance criteria, test methods, and safety requirements. Yet the documentation that accompanies a product — user manuals, installation guides, maintenance schedules, and compliance certificates — is equally critical for safe and…

IEC 62667 is the international standard defining performance characteristics for medical light ion beam equipment, the class of radiation therapy devices that includes proton therapy and carbon ion therapy systems. Published in 2017, this standard addresses the unique dosimetric and…

The avionics industry faces an escalating challenge: counterfeit, recycled, and fraudulent electronic components infiltrating supply chains, posing serious risks to flight safety, mission reliability, and regulatory compliance. IEC TS 62668-2 provides the definitive framework for managing this risk when components…

Comprehensive safety testing framework for EV traction battery cells under electrical, mechanical, and thermal abuse conditions Overview of IEC 62660-3 and Cell Safety Classification IEC 62660-3, published in 2016, establishes the safety requirements and test procedures for secondary lithium-ion cells…

Technical specification for distributed temperature sensing (DTS) systems using optical fibre as the sensing element Introduction to Distributed Temperature Sensing IEC TS 62661-2-1, published in 2013, establishes a technical specification for distributed temperature sensing (DTS) systems that utilize optical fibre…

Polymer insulators with fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) cores have become the dominant choice for transmission and distribution lines worldwide due to their light weight, high mechanical strength, and superior pollution performance. However, brittle fracture of the FRP core remains one of…

The LC connector family has become the de facto standard for high-density fibre optic interconnections in data centres, enterprise networks, and telecommunications systems. IEC 62664-1-1 provides the detailed product specification for LC-PC duplex multimode connectors terminated on IEC 60793-2-10 category…

✅ Standard at a Glance IEC 62656-1:2014 is an International Standard that specifies the logical structure for a set of spreadsheets used as “data parcels” to define, transfer, and register product ontologies. Developed by IEC Technical Committee 3D (Product data…

✅ Standard at a Glance IEC 62657-1:2017 is the first part of a multi-part International Standard that defines wireless communication requirements and spectrum considerations for industrial automation applications. Published by IEC Technical Committee 65 (Industrial-process measurement, control and automation), this…

✅ Standard at a Glance IEC/TR 62658:2013 is a Technical Report that provides a comprehensive technology roadmap for optical circuit boards (OCBs) and their related packaging technologies, including optical backplanes, board-level optical connectors, and optoelectronic modules. Published by IEC TC86/JWG9…

Standard for the fabrication, characterization, and quality assessment of nano ink jet printing processes in nanomanufacturing IEC/IEEE 62659, published in 2015 as a dual-logo standard developed jointly by IEC Technical Committee 113 and IEEE Nanotechnology Council, defines the standard for…