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.

The Future of the IEC 60601 Series: An Update
This article discusses where we are currently with the IEC 60601 series of standards and where we are headed for the next round of amendments (2020 - 2022). Further down the line is the development of the next full edition of the IEC 60601 Series (targeting around 2024 publication).
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).
Issues & Answers: Testing Challenges for Electric Vehicle Testing
Standardization for EV testing continues to evolve. Tim Horacek, Product Manager of AMETEK CTS discusses trends, challenges and development of testing standards for electric vehicles.
Let’s Talk About Flexible Absorber Sheets
Let's talk about flexible absorbing materials used for radio frequency (RF) noise suppression and EMC shielding in electronic products such as cell phones, MP3 players, and rugged handheld devices.
Electrostatic Hazards in Healthcare
When electrostatic control is properly considered and implemented, there is no need to worry about electrostatic hazards in healthcare.

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International Electrotechnical Commission [IEC]