Standards and Compliance

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) along with USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) announces the formal adoption of USB-IF specifications for high-speed data delivery and enhanced usages for device charging.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released IEC 61189-5-1:2016. This includes "Test methods for electrical materials, printed boards and other interconnection structures and assemblies - Part 5-1: General test methods for materials and assemblies - Guidance for printed board assemblies."

IEC has released the second edition of IEC 62209-1:2016. This standard includes "Measurement procedure for the assessment of specific absorption rate of human exposure to radio frequency fields from hand-held and body-mounted wireless communication devices - Part 1: Devices used next to the ear (Frequency range of 300 MHz to 6 GHz)."

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released IEC 60068-3-13:2016. This standard covers "Environmental testing -...

If you are entering the Japan marketplace for the first time, it is highly recommended to hire an experienced regulatory consultant, familiar with the latest requirements as they frequently change as electronics equipment advances, especially since many Japanese consumers are early adopters of new technologies.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released IEC 62689-2:2016, the standard for "Current and voltage sensors or detectors, to be used for fault passage indication purposes - Part 2: System aspects."

UL has released UL 810 B, the standard for DC Power Capacitors. The first edition can now be purchased on UL's website.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released IEC TR 60601-4-2:2016. This technical report covers "Medical electrical equipment - Part 4-2: Guidance and interpretation - Electromagnetic immunity: performance of medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems."

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published the first edition of IEC 62793:2016. This standard...

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released IEC 61249-2-43:2016. This standard describes "Materials for printed...