IEC TS 61936-2:2015 is a key technical specification that defines safety requirements for power installations with rated voltages exceeding 1 kV AC. It applies to substations, power distribution systems, and overhead line installations, covering design, erection, and operation. This article…

IEC 61937-4:2003 (with Corrigendum 1:2004) is the international standard that specifies the interface for the transport of non-linear PCM encoded digital audio bitstreams. It defines the burst-payload format used to carry compressed audio formats — including Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS,…

IEC 61938:2018 is the definitive international standard for interconnection characteristics of audio, video, and audiovisual (AV) systems and equipment. It defines the electrical and mechanical parameters that ensure compatibility between source devices (microphones, players, cameras) and sink devices (amplifiers, displays,…

💡 Standard Overview: IEC TR 61926-1-1-1999 is a technical report within the CAMAC (Computer Automated Measurement and Control) standard series for nuclear instrumentation. It specifies the data bus interface, crate controller architecture, and modular data acquisition system design and testing…

💡 Standard Overview: IEC TR 61930-1998 is a key technical report within the CAMAC standard family focusing on multi-crate system architecture. It details the branch highway design principles, multi-crate expansion methodology, and system synchronization mechanisms essential for large-scale distributed measurement…

💡 Standard Overview: IEC TR 61931-1998 is an essential supplementary technical report within the CAMAC standard family, providing practical module design guidance, system integration engineering best practices, and technical clarifications for common implementation issues. It serves as an indispensable reference…

💡 Standard Overview: IEC TS 61934-2011 is a Technical Specification specifically addressing partial discharge (PD) measurement methods for electrical insulating materials under AC and DC voltage stress. The standard provides critical testing tools for insulation material quality assessment and insulation…

💡 Standard Overview: IEC 61922-2002 establishes uniform methods for measuring the performance of household electric sewing machines, covering both electronic and mechanically controlled types. The standard defines testing procedures for sewing capacity, stitch quality, speed control, noise emissions, and long-term…

💡 Standard Overview: IEC TR 61923-1997 is a technical report that provides a unified framework for measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. It establishes standardized testing methodologies to ensure comparability and reproducibility of performance data across different product categories…

💡 Standard Overview: IEC 61924-2-2012 defines the technical requirements and testing methods for Integrated Navigation Systems (INS). As a key standard under the IMO SOLAS framework, it ensures the safety and reliability of maritime navigation data fusion and situational awareness.…

💡 Standard Overview: IEC 61925-2005 provides the standardized vocabulary for the Multimedia Home Server (MHS) domain, defining core terminology and conceptual frameworks for multimedia content sharing and service delivery within home networks, establishing a terminological foundation for device interoperability. Scope…

Engineering practices for cabling, bonding, grounding, and EMC mitigation in industrial Ethernet and fieldbus installations 📌 Scope: IEC 61918:2018 specifies installation practices for communication cables in industrial premises, covering balanced copper cabling (twisted-pair), optical fibre cabling, and coaxial cabling used…

Engineering analysis of free-space optical communication using infrared radiation for wireless data transmission 📌 Scope: IEC 61920:2004 specifies the classification, performance characteristics, and test methods for infrared (IR) transmission systems operating through free air (atmosphere) for short to medium-range wireless…

💡 Standard Overview: IEC 61921-2017 specifies requirements for low-voltage shunt power capacitor banks intended for reactive power compensation and power factor correction in AC systems up to 1000 V. This article provides a deep technical analysis of the standard’s key…

Engineering requirements for cable fixing systems to withstand electrodynamic forces during short-circuit conditions 📌 Scope: IEC 61914:2015 specifies requirements and tests for cable cleats used to secure cables in electrical installations. The standard focuses on the mechanical performance of cable…

Standardized parameter assemblies and monitoring formats for starters and similar networked industrial equipment 📌 Scope: IEC 61915-2:2011 specifies root device profiles for low-voltage starters and similar equipment connected to industrial communication networks. It defines parameter blocks, monitoring formats, and diagnostic…

A technical framework for global harmonization of electrical accessory standards — plugs, sockets, switches, couplers, and installation accessories 📌 Scope: IEC TR 61916:2017 provides a comprehensive technical report on the harmonization of standards for electrical accessories. It identifies gaps, overlaps,…