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IEEE Proposes IMT-Advanced Candidate Based on IEEE 802.16 - October 30, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) submitted a candidate radio interface technology for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT)-Advanced standardization in the Radiocommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R).
IEEE Compiles List of Smart Grid Standards - October 26, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) released a list of approved standards and standards projects under development that are related to the smart grid.
WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11w to Address Signaling Security Mechanisms - October 16, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Board ratified IEEE 802.11w-2009 to address escalating security demands placed on wireless local area networks (WLANs) by providing enhanced protection to management frames.
OSHA Reopens Record on Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution Due to IEEE Distance Corrections - October 12, 2009
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will open the record on a notice of proposed rulemaking on electric power generation, transmission and distribution, as well as for electrical protective equipment.
IEEE 802.11n Amendment Defines Mechanisms for Wireless LANs - October 2, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Board approved IEEE 802.11n-2009, an amendment to IEEE 802.11 that defines mechanisms to provide improved data rates and ranges for wireless local area networks (WLANs).
IEEE 802.3av Adds 10 Gb Specification to PON Standard - October 2, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Board approved IEEE 802.3av, an amendment to the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard.
IEEE 802.3bc Covers Ethernet Organizationally Specific TLVs - October 2, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 802.3bc, an amendment to IEEE 802.3, which covers Ethernet organizationally specific type, length and values (TLVs).
IEEE 802.3at Amends IEEE 802.3 - Information Tech Standard - October 1, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 802.3at, an amendment to IEEE 802.3, which is designed to offer improved power-management features and increase the amount of power available to wireless systems.
IEEE P1595 to Quantify GHG Emission Credits from Hydro, Wind Power - September 11, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) will develop IEEE P1595 - Standard for Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emission Credits from Small Hydro and Wind Power Projects and for Grid Baseline Conditions.
IEEE 1559 Provides Common Language for Aerospace Inertial Systems - September 10, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) approved IEEE 1559 - Standard for Inertial Systems Terminology.
IEEE P1805 to Address IT 'Requirements Capture Language' - September 10, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) will develop IEEE P1805 - Guide for Requirements Capture Language (RCL), which will help facilitate automatic software size calculation.
IEEE 1783 Defines Test Methods for Insulators in Sub-Freezing Conditions - September 10, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) approved IEEE 1783 - Guide for Test Methods and Procedures to Evaluate the Electrical Performance of Insulators in Freezing Conditions.
IEEE PC37.06.1 to Address Ratings for High-Voltage Switchgear - September 8, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will develop IEEE PC37.06.1 - Recommended Practice for Preferred Ratings for High-Voltage (>1000 Volts) AC Circuit Breakers Designated Definite Purpose for Fast Transient Recovery Voltage Rise Times.
IEEE 1628 for Transit Overhead Contact Systems Approved - September 8, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1628 - Recommended Practice for Maintenance for DC Overhead Contact Systems for Transit Systems.
IEEE-SA Forms Security Group to Address Computer Security Threats - August 31, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) formed the Industry Connections Security Group (ICSG) to help combat the rise in computer security threats.
IEEE Issues Broadband Over Power Lines Draft - IEEE P1901 - August 21, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) P1901 Working Group approved the first draft of its standard related to broadband over power lines (BPL), IEEE 1901 - Draft Standard for Broadband over Power Line Networks: Medium Access Control and Physical Layer Specifications.
IEEE Approves On-Chip Scan Compression Standard - IEEE 1450.6.1 - August 7, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1450.6.1 - Standard for Describing On-Chip Scan Compression.
IEEE P802.1Qav for Audio, Video Streaming Moves to Sponsor Ballot - August 3, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) moved a standard that will synchronize audio and video communications to sponsor ballot.
IEEE Energy-Efficient Ethernet Draft Moves to Working Group Ballot - August 3, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3 Working Group forwarded its draft of the IEEE P802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet standard to working group ballot.
IEEE P1584.1 to Address Worker Safety in Arc Flash Hazard - July 24, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is developing IEEE P1584.1 - Guide for the Specification of Scope and Deliverable Requirements for an Arc-Flash Hazard Calculation Study in Accordance with IEEE 1584.
IEEE Revises Power, Energy Standards for Field Testing, SPDs - July 24, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will revise four standards in the power and energy field, including IEEE P400.2, IEEE PC62.72, IEEE P605a and IEEE P1137-Cor 1.
IEEE to Revise Software Life Cycle Reuse Standard - IEEE P1517 - July 23, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will revise the 1999 standard, IEEE P1517 - Standard for Information Technology - System and Software Life Cycle Processes - Reuse Processes.
IEEE P1901 Sets Provisions for MAC/PHY, Intersystem Protocol - July 9, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) working group devoted to developing a standard for broadband over power lines (BPL) is developing IEEE P1901 - Standard for Broadband over Power Line Networks: Medium Access Control and Physical Layer Specifications.
IEEE Ratifies 802.1 Qay for Service Provider Transport Networks - July 4, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) ratified IEEE 802.1 Qay, a packet-based, connection-oriented Ethernet technology for service provider transport networks.
IEEE PC135.64, IEEE P1366 to Address Power Transmission, Distribution - July 4, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will develop IEEE PC135.64 and IEEE P1366, two standards related to power transmission and distribution.
IEEE Revises, Reaffirms Power, Energy Standards - June 27, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved work to begin revisions to IEEE P421.2 and IEEE P43, revised two additional standards and reaffirmed four existing standards in the power and energy field.
IEEE P1804, IEEE 1016 Address Digital Modules, Single-Mode Fiber - June 1, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is developing IEEE P1804, formulating an amendment to IEEE P1394d for computer hardware and revising IEEE 1016.
Efficiency of Induction Motors Addressed in IEEE 841 Revision - June 1, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved a revision to IEEE 841, a standard for fan-cooled squirrel cage induction motors.
IEEE to Develop Power Transmission Standards - IEEE PC57.154, IEEE PC57.12.37a - May 31, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is developing two standards in the power transmission field.
IEEE P1901 Draft Addresses Broadband over Power Lines - May 29, 2009
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) P1901 Working Group completed a draft version of IEEE P1901 - Standard for Broadband over Power Line Networks: Medium Access Control and Physical Layer Specifications.
IEEE to Develop Switchgear Standard IEEE PC37.20.8 - May 28, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is developing IEEE PC37.20.8 - Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage (3200 volts and below) Direct Current (DC) Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear for Traction Power Applications.
IEEE Launches Smart Grid Interoperability Project P2030 - May 17, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 2030 Guide for Smart Grid Interoperability of Energy Technology and Information Technology Operation with the Electric Power System (EPS) and End-Use Applications and Loads (P2030).
IEEE 802.1Qay Approved for Final Phase of Ratification - May 3, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE P802.1Qay, which adapts Ethernet technology to the role of providing carrier-class packet transport networks, to enter the final phase of ratification.
IEEE to Develop Power Electronics Standards - IEEE P1798, IEEE P1799 - April 13, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will develop two standards projects in the power electronics field - IEEE P1798 and IEEE P1799.
IEEE Approves Device Communication Standard IEEE 11073-10417 for Glucose Meters - April 13, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 11073-10417 - Standard for Health Informatics - Personal Health Device Communication - Device Specialization - Glucose Meter.
IEEE Group Seeks Use Cases for Cognitive Radio Standard IEEE P1900.5 - April 12, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) issued a call for high-priority use case contributions and descriptions of available languages and language technologies for an in-development standard, IEEE P1900.5 - Standard on Policy Language and Policy Architectures for Managing Cognitive Radio for Dynamic Spectrum Access Applications.
IEEE P1175.5, IEEE P1149.8.1 to Address Computer-Aided Software Engineering, Test Circuitry - April 5, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will develop IEEE P1175.5 and IEEE P1149.8.1, both computing standards for computer-aided software engineering and test circuitry.
IEEE Developing IEEE P1900.4a, 4.1 for Heterogeneous Wireless Networks - April 2, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will develop IEEE P1900.4a and IEEE P1900.4.1, two standards for heterogeneous wireless networks based on the existing IEEE 1900.4 standard.
IEEE 1801 Addresses Design of Low-Power ICs in Electronic Systems - April 1, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1801 - Standard for Design and Verification of Low-Power Integrated Circuits (ICs).
IEEE 1776 Combines Two Standards for Electrical Insulation Systems - March 23, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1776 - Recommended Practice for Thermal Evaluation of Unsealed or Sealed Insulation Systems for AC Electric Machinery Employing Form-Wound Pre-Insulated Stator Coils for Machines Rated 15000 V and Below.
IEEE 802.3 Boosted to Support 40, 100 Gbps Speeds - March 23, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3 Working Group approved extending the existing IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard to operating speeds of 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps in order to provide an increase in bandwidth.
IEEE Reaffirms Recommended Practice Standard IEEE 1515 for Electric Power Subsystems - March 23, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) reaffirmed IEEE 1515 - IEEE Recommended Practice for Electronic Power Subsystems: Parameter Definitions, Test Conditions and Test Methods.
IEEE 1547.2 Addresses Connecting Fuel Cells, Photovoltaics to Nat'l Grid - March 18, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1547.2, a standard that will help users understand the technical background and application details of IEEE 1547 - Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems.
IEEE Develops Standards for Railway Passenger Information - IEEE P1477, Wireless Payments in Vehicular Environments - IEEE P1609.11 - March 15, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is developing two vehicular technology standards projects.
IEEE Adopts Standard for Software Measurement - IEEE 15939 - March 15, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved the adoption of IEEE 15939 - Standard for Systems and Software Engineering - Measurement Process.
IEEE 1650 Revision Captures Low-Level Measurement Techniques for Carbon Nanotubes - March 5, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will revise IEEE 1650 - Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes.
IEEE P45 Standards Detail Recommended Shipboard Electrical Installations - March 5, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is developing six recommended practice standards for shipboard electrical installations.
IEEE 1597.1 Defines Method to Validate EMC Computer Modeling, Simulation Techniques - February 19, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1597.1 - Standard for Validation of Computational Electromagnetics Computer Modeling and Simulations, a standard for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
IEEE 1902.1 Addresses RuBee Wireless Visibility Networks - February 19, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1902.1 - Standard for Long Wavelength Wireless Network Protocol, which is designed to improve upon the visibility network protocol known as RuBee.
IEEE 1652 Addresses Acoustic Telephony Measurements - February 19, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1652 - Standard for the Application of Free Field Acoustic Reference to Telephony Measurements, which provides the techniques and rationale for referencing acoustic telephony measurements to the free field.
IEEE Releases Heterogeneous Wireless Networks Standard IEEE 1900.4 - February 13, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1900.4 - Standard for Architectural Building Blocks Enabling Network-Device Distributed Decision-Making for Optimized Radio Resource Usage in Heterogeneous Wireless Access Networks.
IEEE to Develop Ubiquitous Green Community Control Network Protocol Standard - IEEE P1888 - February 10, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is developing IEEE P1888 - Standard for Ubiquitous Green Community Control Network Protocol.
IEEE 1675 Released for Broadband Over Power Line Hardware - January 22, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1675 - Standard for Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) Hardware.
IEEE Approves Revision to Rechargeable Batteries Standard for Multi-Cell Mobile Computing Devices - IEEE 1625 - December 30, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) revised IEEE 1625 - Standard for Rechargeable Batteries for Multi-Cell Mobile Computing Devices.
IEEE-SA, Via Licensing Corp. Collaborate to Foster IP Licensing Programs for IEEE Standards - December 30, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and Via Licensing Corp. are teaming to foster patent licensing programs, also known as patent pools, to accelerate and broaden adoption of IEEE standards-based technologies.
ISO, IEC Issue Standard to Certify Software Engineering Professionals - ISO/IEC 24773:2008 - December 4, 2008
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) released a standard that seeks to increase the cross-border acceptance of certifications for software engineering professionals.
IEEE to Revise IEEE 1609 Standards for Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments - December 4, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began to revise the set of standards covering wireless access in vehicular environments (WAVE).
IEEE, Korea Electric Association Sign MOU to Share Standards Development Info - November 4, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and the Korea Electric Association (KEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share knowledge of each group's standards development activities, avoid technical duplication and perform and promote, directly or indirectly, regional and international standardization in their fields of common interest.
AIM Global to Develop Health Care Test Protocols - October 21, 2008
AIM Global's radio frequency identification (RFID) Experts Group (REG) will develop a set of test protocols for testing of RF emitters to ensure a benign effect in a health care setting.
IEEE, IEC Expand Agreement for Co-Development of Int'l Tech Standards - September 12, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) extended their existing cooperation agreement, which describes a procedure for submitting and approving existing IEEE standards to IEC, to include a procedure permitting joint, parallel development of a project in both organizations leading to an IEC/IEEE international standard.
IEEE to Develop Standard for Characterization of Lithium Battery Technologies - September 9, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is developing a proposed standard that will provide a format for the characterization of lithium battery technologies in terms of performance, service life and safety attributes.
IEEE to Develop Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitor Installation Standard - IEEE P1534; Revises Power Standards - August 29, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will begin developing IEEE P1534 - Recommended Practice for Specifying Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors.
IEEE Approves Amendment to Standard for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations - IEEE P1584b - August 29, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will amend its guide for performing arc flash hazard calculations.
ABI: Retailers Move Toward Free Service Model with Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11x) Hotspots - August 5, 2008
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11x) hotspots are continuing to multiply, according to ABI Research, with global hotspots growing by 40% this year over 2007.
ABI: IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi Consumer Access Point Shipments to Grow to 88M in 2013 - August 5, 2008
Shipments of consumer-oriented IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi access points are expected to see a dramatic increase over the next five years, according to ABI Research, rising from 6 million in 2008 to 88 million in 2013.
ABI: Falling WiMAX (IEEE 802.16) Chipset Prices Spell Good News for Adoption of Smaller Mobile Devices - August 4, 2008
The worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) - IEEE 802.16 - chipset market is advancing quickly, according to ABI Research.
IEEE to Create Standard for Interval Arithmetic - IEEE P1788 - August 4, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on IEEE P1788 - Standard for Interval Arithmetic.
IEEE Approves Revised Standard for High Performance Serial Bus - IEEE 1394 - August 4, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1394 - Standard for High Performance Serial Bus.
ABI: IEEE 802.15 Bluetooth, 802.11 Wi-Fi Markets Evolving in Different Directions - July 22, 2008
Global markets for Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15) and Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) continue to show strong growth and will remain the leading personal area networking technologies, according to ABI Research, but prices and market developments are pushing each in new directions.
Frost: Growth of IP Telephony, Changing Workforce Drives North American Softphone Markets - July 2, 2008
The North American softphone markets continue to exhibit strong growth, according to Frost & Sullivan, thanks largely to the wider adoption of Internet protocol (IP) telephony, the emergence of true unified communications (UC) applications and the changing nature of work structure.
Frost: IEEE 802.16 WiMAX Shows Potential to Serve Rural Areas - June 26, 2008
IEEE 802.16 worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) holds promising potential as an alternative technology to connect underserved rural areas that will never realistically receive fixed-line services.
ABI: IEEE 802.16 Mobile WiMAX to Level Asia-Pacific Playing Field - June 26, 2008
While most Asia-Pacific countries are still processing spectrum bidding, manufacturers and application vendors are aggressively entering IEEE 802.16 mobile worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) markets.
ISO, IEEE Seek to Strengthen Partnership for Development of Int'l Standards - June 16, 2008
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) signed an agreement aimed at increasing their cooperation in developing international standards.
OIF to Address 100G Long-Haul DWDM Market Needs - June 4, 2008
The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) Physical and Link Layer Working Group (PLL WG) designated a work project to address 100 Gbps (100G) long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM).
IEEE to Work on Standard for Next Generation Service Overlay Network - IEEE P1903 - May 22, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved work to begin on a standard that describes a framework for Internet Protocol (IP)-based service overlay networks.
IEEE Selects Atsec to Certify Protection Profiles for Information Security Standard - IEEE 2600 - May 22, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) selected Atsec Information Security Corp. to test and certify the protection profiles being developed to work with IEEE 2600 - Standard for Information Technology: Hardcopy System and Device Security.
IEEE Begins Work on Standards for LANs, C++ Language Interfaces - IEEE P1733, IEEE P1003.27 - March 27, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) launched projects to create standards for local area networks (LANs) and C++ language interfaces and reaffirmed a standard guiding concept of operations documents.
IEEE Approves Standard for Application of Faulted Circuit Indicators - IEEE 1610 - March 27, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1610 - Guide for the Application of Faulted Circuit Indicators for 200/600 A, Three-Phase Underground Distribution.
IEEE to Update 6 Computer Storage, Security Standards - March 27, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began working on projects to update six standards dealing with computer data storage security including a suite of standards dealing with media management systems.
TIA Publishes WLAN Standard - TIA 1003 - March 27, 2008
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) published TIA 1003 - Requirements for a Wireless LAN Based IP Telephony Endpoint.
ABI: Mobile WiMAX Faces Diminishing Time to Market Advantage - March 26, 2008
Service providers with the right spectrum, available capital and access to enough sites to place base stations are in a great position to take advantage of the head start worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) has on the fourth generation (4G) market, according to Frost & Sullivan.
IEEE, NFPA Team on Arc Flash Collaborative Research Project - February 29, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) teamed on an initiative to fund and support research and testing to increase the understanding of the arc flash phenomenon.
IEEE to Work on Standard Guide to Systems, Software Life Cycle Management - IEEE P24748 - February 25, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on IEEE P24748 - Systems and Software Engineering - Guide for Life Cycle Management.
IEEE Approves Two Trial-Use Standards for XML - IEEE 1671.3, 1671.4 - February 14, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved two standards related to using standard Automatic Test Markup Language (ATML) for exchanging automatic test information via eXtensible Markup Language (XML).
ANSI: Revised IEC Standard Will Help Consumers Choose Energy Efficient Televisions - December 13, 2007
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is expected to publish updates to IEC 62087 - Methods of measurement for the power consumption of audio, video and related equipment in early 2008.
IEEE Releases Updated White Book Standard for Health Care Electrical Systems - IEEE 602 - December 5, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) updated its White Book standard, also known as IEEE 602 - Recommended Practice for Electrical Systems in Health Care Facilities.
Wiley-IEEE Press Publishes iNEMI Lead-Free Book - November 21, 2007
The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) published Lead-Free Electronics: iNEMI Projects Lead to Successful Manufacturing.
IEEE Approves Test Guide for Lead-Acid Batteries in Hybrid Photovoltaic Systems - IEEE 1661 - November 2, 207
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1661 - Guide For Test and Evaluation of Lead-Acid Batteries Used in Photovoltaic (PV) Hybrid Power Systems.
ITU Approves WiMAX Tech as IMT-2000 Standard - November 2, 2007
The Radiocommunication sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R) approved worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) technology as an International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) standard.
IEEE Creates Operator Identifier Registry for Wireless Metro Area Network Base Stations - October 19, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Registration Authority (IEEE-RA) launched the IEEE 802.16 Operator ID (OpID) registry in accordance with the specification for base station identifiers.
IEEE Updates Gold Book Standard for Designing Industrial, Commercial Power Systems - IEEE 493 - October 4, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) updated its Gold Book standard also known as IEEE 493 - Recommended Practice for the Design of Reliable Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.
WinSystems Introduces PC/104 ZigBee Support for Embedded Market - September 28, 2007
WinSystems introduced its PCM-ZigBee board, a PC/104-compliant module that supports the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.15.4 standard for wireless communications.
CableLabs Approves DTCP-IP Content Protection for Digital Cable Products - August 30, 2007
Cable Television Laboratories Inc. (CableLabs) approved the Digital Transmission Copy Protection-Internet Protocol (DTCP-IP) technology for protection of cable content using IP for unidirectional and bidirectional digital cable products.
MEN Mikro Elektronik Issues Ethernet Card for Harsh, Mobile Applications - August 2, 2007
The F211 Fast Ethernet interface card from MEN Mikro Elektronik targets applications in harsh and mobile environments.
IEEE Modifies Balloting Procedures in IEEE 802.20 Mobile Broadband Wireless Working Group - July 31, 2007
The non-conflicted Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802 Executive Committee (NC-EC) adopted a motion to immediately change the voting approach within the IEEE 802.20 Working Group on Mobile Broadband Wireless Access (MBWA).
IEEE Combines Verilog, SystemVerilog Standards - IEEE 1800 - June 19, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) P1800 Working Group created a unified draft that combines the complementary IEEE SystemVerilog and Verilog hardware design language standards into a single document.
IEEE Revises Two Lead-Acid Battery Standards for Photovoltaic Systems - IEEE 937, IEEE 1013 - June 12, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) revised two standards for the installation, maintenance and sizing of lead-acid batteries in photovoltaic systems.
IEEE Begins Standard for Substation Cyber-Security, Approves Substation Data File Standard - IEEE C37.232- May 30, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved a standard on naming time sequence data (TSD) files during events at substations.
IEEE Begins Standard for On-Chip Scan Compression Tool Interoperability - IEEE 1450.6.1 - May 30, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on IEEE 1450.6.1 - Standard for Describing On-Chip Scan Compression, which will offer uniform approaches to interfacing test pattern and diagnosis tools to foster interoperability across test platforms from various vendors.
IEEE Working on Four Security Standards for Hard Copy Devices - May 25, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began working on a series of four security standards for printer, copiers and other hard copy devices, which often face many of the same security problems as workstations and servers.
IEEE Approves Two Smart Transducer Standards - IEEE 1451.0, IEEE 1451.5 - May 10, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved two smart transducer standards in its IEEE 1451 series, which provides for common interfaces among sensors, actuators, instruments and networks and allows for interoperable and interchangeable transducers.
IEEE Revises Shielded Power Cable Standard, Begins Three Other Transmission, Distribution Standards - May 10, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) revised a testing standard for shielded power cables and began work on three new standards for voltage sag indices, anchor shackles and pole-mounted equipment enclosures in coastal environments.
IEEE Completes Fourth 'Wave' Radio Communication Standard- IEEE 1609.3 - May 10, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1609.3 - Trial-Use Standard for Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments (WAVE) - Networking Services.
IEEE Completes Standards Roadmap for Emerging Nanoelectronic Applications - May 4, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) completed its Nanoelectronics Standards Roadmap (NESR), which establishes a framework for creating standards to help industry transition electronic applications based on nanotechnology from the laboratory to commercial use.
IEEE Forms Standards Coordinating Committee for Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks - May 4, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) formed Standards Coordinating Committee (SCC) 41, Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks (DySPAN), which will help create technology standards for managing spectrum.
IEEE Boosts Standards Patent Policy by Permitting Fuller Disclosure on Licensing - May 4, 2007
The Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association (IEEE-SA) enhanced its patent policy by permitting the disclosure of licensing terms associated with patents that might be included in its standards.
IEEE Starts Standard for Rosetta System Design Language - IEEE P1699 - May 2, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on a standard to define the Rosetta language, a specification language used to integrate design information in complex electronic systems.
IEEE Begins Standard for Esterel Reference Manual - IEEE P1778 - April 20, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on IEEE P1778 - Standard for Esterel version 7 (v7) Language Reference Manual, a standard that will stabilize and fully define the syntax and semantics of this language.
WLAN Interference Raises Doubts about ZigBee, IEEE 802.15.4 Products - April 5, 2007
Recent findings from an independent European manufacturing group confirmed existing doubts about the viability of wireless control products based on Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.15.4 such as those from the ZigBee community, within the framework of typical residential wireless local area networks (WLAN).
IEEE Sets System Requirements, Calls for Proposals for Broadband-Over-Power Line Standard - IEEE P1901 - March 15, 2007
The working group for the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) broadband-over-power line (BPL) standard, which contains major companies at all points of the BPL value chain, developed more than 400 requirements for the baseline BPL standard and issued a call for proposals to obtain technical solutions for systems that meet these requirements.
IEEE Begins Standard to Optimize Radio, Spectrum Resources Usage in Wireless Networks - IEEE P1900.4 - February 26, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) P1900.4 Working Group approved the content of a baseline document, which will create a standard to optimize radio usage and improve the overall capacity and quality of service of wireless systems in a multiple radio access technologies environment.
IEEE Develops Standard for Connecting Commercial Ships to Shore Power - IEEE P1713 - February 12, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is developing the first uniform standard for connecting commercial ships to shore power.
IEEE Develops IEEE P1516.4, Revises IEEE 16085, IEEE P25051 - January 30, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) is developing the first standard for the verification, validation and accreditation (VV&A) of high-level architecture federations.
IEEE Publishes Book on Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks - January 22, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) published a second edition of the book, Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN): Enabling Wireless Sensors with IEEE 802.15.4, which was written to complement standard IEEE 802.15.4 and to help those implementing the standard for sensors and actuators.
IEEE Begins Base WAVE Radio Communication Standard - IEEE P1609.0 - January 22, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) began work on the fifth member of its family of Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments (WAVE) radio standards, which will integrate the other WAVE standards.
IEEE Approves Authentication Standard for USB Flash Drives, Other Personal Storage Devices - IEEE 1667 - January 22, 2007
The widespread use of universal serial bus (USB) flash drives and other personal storage devices has raised concerns about the security of information in many organizations.
IEEE Approves Standards on Aeolian Vibration in Overhead Conductors, Cable Cleaning Solvents - IEEE 1368, IEEE 404 - January 12, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved IEEE 1368 - Guide for Aeolian Vibration Field Measurements of Overhead Conductors, which will help utility engineers better understand the devices and methods used to measure aeolian vibration in overhead conductors.
IEEE Revises Test Standard for Electromagnetic Shielding Enclosures to Include Smaller Sizes - November 13, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) revised IEEE 299 - Standard Method for Measuring the Effectiveness of Electromagnetic Shielding Enclosures - to add shielding effectiveness test procedures for enclosures less than two meters in any linear dimension.
IEEE Approves WAVE Communication Standard - November 1, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved the second of four standards for a new breed of wireless communications that will let motor vehicles interact with roadside systems to access safety information and travel-related services, even at high speed.
IEEE, Canadian Standards Association Announce Joint Agreement for Electrical Safety - October 24, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) announced a joint agreement designed to improve electrical safety by promoting awareness, knowledge and the application of standards and industry best practices in the community and workplace.
IEEE Releases Blue Book Standard for Circuit Breakers in Power Systems - October 23, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) updated its Blue Book standard, a part of its Color Book standard series, which offers a comprehensive treatment on the use of circuit breakers in power systems.
IEEE Approves Standard on CASE Tool Characterization - October 23, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved a new standard for computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tool interconnection to aid software developers.
IEEE to Merge SystemVerilog, Verilog Hardware Design Language Standards - September 19, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is merging its SystemVerilog and Verilog standards into a single document, IEEE P1800 - SystemVerilog Standard: Unified Hardware Design, Specification and Verification Language.
IEEE Offers System-on-a-Chip Design Standard - September 19, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is partnering with the Open SystemC Initiative to make downloads of its IEEE 166 system-on-chip (SoC) design standard available online at http://standards.ieee.org/getieee/1666/index.html.
IEEE to Merge SystemVerilog, Verilog Hardware Design Language Standards - September 19, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is merging its SystemVerilog and Verilog standards into a single document, IEEE P1800 - SystemVerilog Standard: Unified Hardware Design, Specification and Verification Language.
IEEE Offers System-on-a-Chip Design Standard - September 19, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is partnering with the Open SystemC Initiative to make downloads of its IEEE 166 system-on-chip (SoC) design standard available online at http://standards.ieee.org/getieee/1666/index.html.
Industry Backs IEEE-NFPA Arc Flash Testing Program - July 15, 2006
A multi-year initiative by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to gain a better understanding of arc flash hazards and how to protect electrical workers against them received an initial $1.25M in contributions from industry.
IEEE Approves First Test Standard for Organic Ring Oscillators - July 8, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved the first standard for characterizing printed and organic transistor-based ring oscillators for timing applications in electronic displays, identification tags and other uses.
IEEE Begins Work on First Circuit Probe Test Standard - July 8, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is developing the first standard defining a uniform method for characterizing electrical circuit probe performance.
IEEE Revises Standards for Message Sets in Traffic Emergencies - July 8, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) revised two standards that provide uniform message sets to aid consistent communications in traffic emergencies.
IEEE Book Supports Use of Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks - July 3, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) published a new book titled WirelessMAN: Inside the IEEE 802.16 Standard for Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks.
Systimax GigaSPEED X10D Complies with IEEE 10GBASE-T Standard - June 19, 2006
Systimax Solutions said its product exceeds the requirements of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) 10GBASE-T standard.
Voluntary Standard Aims to Help Purchasers Buy Greener Computers - May 24, 2006
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEESA) released a voluntary environmental performance standard to help large computer buyers make environmentally sound purchases.
ABI: What OEMs Consider When Choosing a Bluetooth Software Vendor - May 12, 2006
As more manufacturers embrace Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15), experts caution they must balance their needs against vendor offerings in five key categories: relationship, price, features, technical dependency, and reliability and reputation.
CEA Revises Digital Audiobook Standard - May 12, 2006
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Mobile Electronics Committee is developing CEA-2003-C - Digital Audiobook File Format and Player Requirements.
Green Hills INTEGRITY Receives POSIX Certification - May 9, 2006
Green Hills Software's INTEGRITY Workstation operating system was certified by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for IEEE 1003.1 - Standard for Information Technology - Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX).
IEEE Begins Work on Testing Standard for Printed, Organic Diode Bridges - April 28, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) began work on a new standard, IEEE P1620.2, to foster the development of printed and organic diode bridges for radio frequency (RF) applications.
IEEE Ratifies Open 'e' Language Standard for System-On-Chip Designs - April 10, 2006
A new standard from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) addressed the challenge of verifying complex system-on-chip (SoC) designs from block to system levels.
IEEE Approves Standard to Identify Environmentally Friendly Computers - April 10, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE), along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a standard to help purchasers assess the environmental impact of computer systems before they are bought.
IEEE Standardizes Methods for Assessing Coexistence of Networks - April 10, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) 802.19 Wireless Coexistence Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is developing a recommended practice for assessing the coexistence of wireless networks.
IEEE Publishes Primer on EFM Standard - March 27, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published a primer on its IEEE 802.3ah-2004- Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) standard.
NetBSD OS to Add Elements of the POSIX Standard - March 2, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) and The Open Group granted permission to the NetBSD Foundation to incorporate more than 1,400 interfaces from the joint IEEE 1003.1 POSIX standard and The Open Group Base Specifications Issue 6 into its NetBSD operating system (OS).
IEEE Advances Standards Process for Higher-Speed 802.11 WLANs - February 8, 2006
The task group responsible for developing the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11n project voted to accept a joint proposal to amend the IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) standard by adding specifications for new technologies that will raise WLAN connection speeds to as much as 600 megabits per second (Mbps).
EWC, TGn Submit Unified 802.11n Draft Proposal - February 8, 2006
The Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC) and the TGn Joint Proposal group (JP) agreed to submit a unified draft proposal to the TGn Task Group for balloting, a significant step toward an IEEE 802.11n Wireless LAN standard.
IEEE Revises Standards for Switches, Network, Surge Protectors - February 2, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved three revised electric power-related standards for AC interrupter switches, secondary network protectors and low-voltage surge protectors.
IEEE Revises Verilog HDL, Software Dependability Standards, Creates XML Standard - January 23, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved a revised version of IEEE 1364 - Standard for Verilog Hardware Description Language, as well as a revision of IEEE 982.1, its dictionary of measures for software dependability.
New Industry Alliance Supports IEEE 802 Ethernet Standards - January 10, 2006
The Ethernet Alliance, an industry group dedicated to the continued success and expansion of Ethernet technology, announced its formation.
IEEE Ratifies SystemC 2.1 Standard For System-Level Chip - December 19, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved a new electronic design standard for the SystemC 2.1 language.
IEEE Approves 802.16e Standard for Mobile Broadband Wireless Access - December 19, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved IEEE 802.16e, the mobile WirelessMAN standard that will facilitate the global development of mobile broadband wireless access (BWA) systems.
Nortel to Build First WiMAX Network in Canada - December 16, 2005
The Alberta Special Areas Board (SAB) selected Nortel to build the first commercial broadband wireless access network in Canada based on the WiMAX IEEE 802.16-2004 (fixed WiMAX) standard.
IEEE 802.11 WG Drafts Radio Resource Mgmt. Spec for Wireless LANs - December 6, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) 802.11 Working Group drafted a baseline document for IEEE P802.11k - Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications: Radio Resource Management of Wireless LANs.
PolyApply Chooses IEEE 1620 Test Standard for Printed Organic RFIDs - November 14, 2005
PolyApply, a European Union-sponsored program that aims to fabricate organic radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, adopted the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) 1620 standard to help it compare RFID systems developed by its corporate and research participants.
IEEE Approves Scalable Storage Interface Standard - November 4, 2005
The IEEE Standards Association released IEEE 1285 - Standard for Scalable Storage Interface, which defines a scalable interface for memory-mapped storage units and other storage devices, including rotating, non-rotating, volatile and non-volatile storage.
IEEE Approves Radiation Exposure Standard; Amends Head Model Standard - October 27, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE C95.7 – Recommended Practice for Radio Frequency Safety Programs, 3 kHz to 300 GHz, and amended IEEE 1528, the specific absorption rate (SAR) determination standard.
IEEE Working on Standard to Assess Environmental Impact of Computers - September 1, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is developing a standard to help computer buyers assess the environmental impact of computer products.
IEEE POSIX Certification Addresses Predictability in Real-Time Computing Services - August 12, 2005
The Open Group and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) introduced a POSIX (Portable Operating System Interface for UNIX) certification to aid predictability in operating system environments that involve real-time services.
IEEE Accepts TAG Administration For LAN/ MAN Projects - July 21, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) accepted Technical Advisory Group (TAG) administration responsibility for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks (LAN/MAN) projects in JTC1/SC6/WG1.
IEEE Standard Extends Test Interface Language to Semiconductor Design - July 13, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved a new standard that extends the Standard Test Interface Language (STIL) to semiconductor design environments.
IEEE Begins Broadband-Over-Powerline Communications Channel Standard Effort - July 1, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) started work on a standard to define a communications channel for broadband communications over electrical power lines.
IEEE P1672 WG Develops Draft For Ultrawideband Radar Definitions - June 7, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) P1672 Working Group developed a draft standard for Ultrawideband Radar (UWBR) definitions.
IEEE To Revise 'Red Book' Standard For Industrial Plant Electrical Distribution - May 20, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) started efforts to revise the 16 chapters of the "Red Book," also known as IEEE P141 - Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants.
Sprint, Intel Explore WiMAX Tech; WiMAX Certification Timeline Announced - May 9, 2005
Sprint and Intel Corp. agreed to engage in joint efforts to advance the development of IEEE 802.16e WiMAX mobile technology, which can provide high-capacity wireless broadband coverage and services throughout metro areas.
IEEE Publishes IEEE 802.11 Handbook: A Designer's Companion, 2nd Ed. - April 8, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) published a second edition of the IEEE 802.11 Handbook: A Designer's Companion.
IEEE Begins Work to Improve Security of IEEE 802.11 Mgmt. Frames - April 8, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) will begin work on an amendment to the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless local area networks (WLAN) to support protection of management frames for WLAN devices.
IEEE OKs First Independent Embedded-Core ICs Test Standard - April 8, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved a standard for testing embedded core-based integrated circuits. It also approved the revised version of its standard for managing the systems engineering process.
IEEE to Revise Four Simulation Standards - April 4, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is revising four of its simulation standards for distributed modeling and simulation.
IEEE-SA Launches MyBallot - March 7, 2005
The IEEE Standards Association's new web-based balloting system and service, dubbed myBallot, is now available, replacing the existing e-balloting system for standards balloting.
WWiSE, Motorola Merge Proposals For IEEE 802.11n - February 25, 2005
The World Wide Spectrum Efficiency consortium, a group of 12 companies which developed a proposal for the IEEE 802.11 Task Group N, announced a merger of technical proposals with Motorola Inc.
IEEE Verilog Standard on Track for - September Publication - February 16, 2005
The SystemVerilog Working Group of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. scheduled final balloting for its SystemVerilog standard by IEEE Standards Association corporate members.
IEEE-SA Board OKs Standards Revisions at Quarterly Meeting - February 16, 2005
At its - February . 14 quarterly meeting, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. Standards Association Board approved the following standards revisions:
IEEE Wireless LAN Standards Projects Target Interworking, Station Mgmt. - February 9, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. initiated work on two IEEE 802.11 wireless local area networks amendments to both aid interworking between IEEE 802.11 equipment and external networks and enhance network stations management.
IEEE Begins USB Flash Drive/Personal Storage Device Authentication Standard Effort - January 24, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. started work on a new standard, IEEE P1667, to define methods for authenticating transient storage devices when they are connected to host computers in corporate, government, academic and other environments.
Engineering
IEEE P1474.4 to Test Communications-Based Train Control Systems - May 28, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will develop IEEE P1474.4 - Recommended Practice for Functional Testing of a communications-based train control (CBTC) system.
IEEE to Reconstitute Voting Equipment Standards Committee - April 12, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) is reconstituting IEEE Standards Coordinating Committee (SCC) 38, Voting System Engineering, at the direction of the IEEE-SA Board of Governors.
IEEE Approves Revised Standard on Evaluating Insulation Aging in AC Machinery - IEEE 434 - March 15, 2007
e Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) approved the revision of a standard on how to evaluate the aging of insulation in air conditioning (AC) machinery due to stress.
IEEE Approves Amendment to Rail Standard for Circuit Breaker Switchgear - IEEE C37.20.1b - January 22, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) approved IEEE C37.20.1b - Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear - Amendment 2: Additional Requirements for Control and Auxiliary Power Wiring in DC Traction Power Switchgear.
IEEE Begins Standard for Calculating Rail Transit Vehicle Braking Distances - October 24, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) began work on a new rail transit standard, IEEE P1698 - Guide for the Calculation of Braking Distances for Rail Transit Vehicles.
IEEE Begins Modular Interconnect Standard for Automated Test Systems - May 22, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) began work on a new standard that will make it easier and more efficient for integrators and users to apply automatic test systems.
IEEE Revises Three Machinery Insulation Standards - January 23, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will revise three standards:
IEEE Devising Bioinformatics Standard for Flow Cytometry - November 4, 2005
The IEEE Standards Association started work on IEEE P1953.2 - Bioinformatics Standards for Flow Cytometry, addressing the common definition, storage and exchange of flow cytometry data.
NFPA, IEEE Begin Arc-Flash Research to Improve Electrical Safety Standards - January 20, 2005
The National Fire Protection Association and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. will collaborate on an initiative to gain deeper insight into arc-flash phenomena and potential hazards for those working on or near electrical equipment operating at or above 50 volts.
Healthcare IT
IEEE Approves Seven Health Informatics Standards - October 14, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved seven standards for health informatics.
IEEE Creates Healthcare IT Standards Study Group - March 13, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Organization (IEEE-SA) announced the first meeting of a study group to identify areas of opportunity to support the adoption of healthcare IT systems.
Medical Devices
IEEE P11073 Group Developing Five Health Informatics Standards - February 10, 2009
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will begin developing five standards for health informatics, which will be created within the context of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/IEEE 11073 family of standards addressing the interoperability of medical devices.
IEEE Launches Standard for Point-of-Care Medical Device Communication - IEEE P11073-10202 - April 3, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on IEEE P11073-10202 - Standard for Health Informatics - Point-of-Care Medical Device Communication - Domain Information Model (DIM) - XML Schema Format.
IEEE Developing 2 Health Informatics Standards for Point-of-Care Medical Devices - November 14, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) started work on two health informatics standards for point-of-care medical device communications.
Nanotechnology
IEEE Completes Standards Roadmap for Emerging Nanoelectronic Applications - May 4, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) completed its Nanoelectronics Standards Roadmap (NESR), which establishes a framework for creating standards to help industry transition electronic applications based on nanotechnology from the laboratory to commercial use.
IEEE Develops 10 Communication Standards for Personal Telehealth Devices - January 12, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) is developing 10 telehealth device standards for controlling information exchange to and from personal telehealth devices and cell phones, personal computers, personal health appliances and other compute engines.
IEEE Initiative Fosters Industry Standards in Nanoelectronic Applications - March 28, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) created the IEEE Nanoelectronics Standards Roadmap (NESR) initiative to help foster standards for electronic nanotechnology.
IEEE Approves Electrical Property Test Standard for Carbon Nanotubes - February 10, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1650 - Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes, which establishes a common metrics foundation for integrated circuits, sensors and other nanoelectronic components.
IEEE Addresses Carbon Nanotubes in Bulk Materials - December 6, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) began work on IEEE P1690 - Standard Methods for the Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes Used as Additives in Bulk Materials.
IEEE Study Group Begins Work on Carbon Nanotubes Quality Standard - January 7, 2005
Responding to the rapid growth of carbon nanotubes as performance additives and their emerging use in electronics and other fields, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. formed the IEEE Carbon Nanotube Quality Testing Study Group to define uniform protocols for nanotube characterization to assure nanotube consistency and reliability.
Government
ANSI: Standards Aid in Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence - December 11, 2007
Astronomers in California activated the Allen Telescope Array, which will allow scientists to hear deeper into space than ever before - great news for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute and other advocates of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence program.
NIST Starts Accreditation Program for Radiation Detector Labs - May 29, 2007
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) established a new voluntary accreditation program for laboratories that test radiation detection equipment used by first responders.
U.S. IT Infrastructure Viewed as Highly Vulnerable - August 22, 2005
The U.S. information technology infrastructure, which includes air traffic control systems, power grids, financial systems, and military and intelligence cyber networks, is highly vulnerable to terrorist and criminal attacks, according to an article in the - August issue of IEEE-USA Today's Engineer.
Consumer Electronics Batteries
Recall Spurs Assessment of Battery Safety Standards - December 12, 2006
A widespread recall of laptop batteries in 2006 affected nearly 10 million products from five major manufacturers, when it was found that some batteries were causing notebook computers to overheat and, in some cases, cause fires.
IEEE Revises Laptop Battery Standard - November 13, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) announced that it is updating its laptop battery standard, IEEE 1625 - IEEE Standard for Rechargeable Batteries for Portable Computing.
IEEE Develops Battery Standard for Digital Cameras, Camcorders - October 9, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) began work on a standard intended to make digital cameras and camcorders more robust and reliable.
IEEE Completes First System Standard for Cell Phone Batteries - May 8, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) completed a standard to make rechargeable lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries for cellular phones more reliable and robust.