International Electrotechnical Commission

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A non-profit, non-governmental international standards organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies – collectively known as “electrotechnology”. IEC standards cover a vast range of technologies from power generation, transmission and distribution to home appliances and office equipment, semiconductors, fibre optics, batteries, solar energy, nanotechnology and marine energy as well as many others. The IEC also manages three global conformity assessment systems that certify whether equipment, system or components conform to its International Standards.

ESD Device Modeling: Part 1
ESD models may be used for simulating on-chip integrated circuits or system (board) level circuits with discrete electronic components like diodes, TVS devices, and bipolar junction transistors (BJTs).
IEC 62368-1: What Can We Expect?
There is a product safety standard on the immediate horizon that will change the product compliance landscape in new and revolutionary ways.
Interoperability Testing for Connected Products and the Internet of Things
The growth of connected products and the Internet of Things (IoT) presents many challenges and risks to manufacturers and developers.
Electrostatic Hazards in Healthcare
When electrostatic control is properly considered and implemented, there is no need to worry about electrostatic hazards in healthcare.
Safety of Free-Space Optical Communications Systems
This article examines the optical safety considerations of free-space optical communication systems (FSOC). These telecommunication systems communicate over distances through free space using optical communication technology.

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International Electrotechnical Commission [IEC]