EN IEC 63203-101-1:2021

Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 101-1: Terminology

IEC 63203-101-1:2021 provides terminology frequently used in literature related to wearable electronic devices and technologies in the IEC 63203 series. This list includes wearable electronic devices and technologies, near-body wearable electronics, on-body wearable electronics, in-body wearable electronics, and electronic textiles.

Tragbare elektronische Geräte und Technologien - Teil 101-1: Terminologie

Technologies et dispositifs électroniques prêts-à-porter - Partie 101-1: Terminologie

L'IEC 63203-101-1:2021 fournit la terminologie fréquemment utilisée dans les publications relatives aux technologies et dispositifs électroniques prêts-à-porter de la série IEC 63203. Cette liste comprend les technologies et dispositifs électroniques prêts-à-porter, l’électronique prêt-à-porter placée à proximité du corps, l’électronique prêt-à-porter placée sur le corps, l’électronique prêt-à-porter placée à l’intérieur du corps et les textiles électroniques.

Nosljive elektronske naprave in tehnologije - 101-1. del: Terminologija (IEC 63203-101-1:2021)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 26-Aug-2021
• ICS: 01.040.31 - Electronics (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 59.080.80 - Smart textiles
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 124 - Wearable Electronic Devices and Technologies
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 124 - Wearable electronic devices and technologies
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 27-Aug-2021
• Completion Date: 27-Aug-2021
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 63203-101-1:2021 - Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 101-1: Terminology (IEC 63203-101-1:2021)

Overview

EN IEC 63203-101-1:2021 is an essential European Standard developed by CLC under the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It focuses on establishing clear, internationally aligned terminology for wearable electronic devices and technologies. This standard belongs to the broader IEC 63203 series dedicated to wearable electronics, including near-body, on-body, in-body devices, and electronic textiles. By providing a uniform vocabulary, it facilitates effective communication, development, and interoperability within the wearable electronics industry.

Key Topics

• Wearable Electronic Devices
  Defined as electronic devices intended to be located near, on, or in the human body. The standard distinguishes among:

  • Near-body wearable electronic device: Positioned close to but not in direct contact with the body.
  • On-body wearable electronic device: Directly contacts the external surface of the body (excluding hand-held portable devices).
  • In-body wearable electronic device: Implanted or inserted inside the body.

• Wearable Electronic Technologies
  Encompasses materials, applications, devices, components, systems, or networks related to the development and deployment of wearable electronics.

• Electronic Skin and Patchable Electronics

  • Electronic skin: Flexible and elastic devices attached to the skin, mimicking physical properties of human skin.
  • Patchable electronics: Devices/components that attach directly to the human body.

• Advanced Materials and Functionalities

  • Biodegradable electronics: Devices designed to dissolve naturally after use, supporting applications such as body monitoring and wound healing.
  • Ingestible electronics: Devices designed to be swallowed and operate inside the body.
  • Conformable and stretchable devices: Electronics capable of changing shape or operating under mechanical deformation without failure.

• Electronic Textiles and Smart Textile Systems

  • Electronic textiles (e-textiles): Fibres, yarns, or fabrics integrated with electronic components.
  • Smart textile systems: Textile-based systems responsive to environmental changes or external inputs.
  • Conductive, semiconductive, and insulating fibres/yarns/fabrics: Materials classified by their electrical properties crucial for electronic textile design.

• Key Component Definitions

  • Sensors: Devices producing electrical signals in response to physical phenomena, critical in wearable monitoring.
  • Flexible and stretchable substrates: Materials that provide necessary flexibility and elasticity for wearable devices.

Applications

EN IEC 63203-101-1:2021 terminology supports a wide range of practical applications in wearable electronics such as:

• Healthcare Monitoring
  Standardized terms help in developing wearable biomedical devices, including patchable and in-body electronics used for continuous health tracking, wound healing, and therapy delivery.

• Smart Textiles for Sports and Safety
  Enables innovation in textile-integrated sensors and responsive clothing that monitor physiological parameters or environmental conditions.

• Consumer Electronics and Lifestyle Devices
  Facilitates terminology consistency for manufacturers of smartwatches, fitness bands, and other on-body devices ensuring proper classification and interoperability.

• Research and Development
  Provides a foundational terminology framework for academia and industry engaged in materials science and wearable tech innovations, including flexible electronics and biodegradable components.

Related Standards

• IEC 63203 Series
  Additional parts expand on specific requirements, testing, and performance for wearable electronic devices and technologies.

• IEC 60050-151:2001
  International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) covering electrical and magnetic device terminology which complements wearable device definitions.

• ISO/TR 23383:2020
  Provides definitions, categorization, and standardization needs specific to smart textiles, supporting the e-textile terms in this standard.

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By adopting EN IEC 63203-101-1:2021, stakeholders in the wearable electronics industry benefit from harmonized terminology that enhances communication, product development, regulatory compliance, and market adoption worldwide. This standard remains a vital reference for engineers, designers, manufacturers, and regulators involved in wearable electronic technologies and smart textile systems.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2021
Nosljive elektronske naprave in tehnologije - 101-1. del: Terminologija (IEC 63203-
101-1:2021)
Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 101-1: Terminology (IEC 63203-101
-1:2021)
Tragbare elektronische Geräte und Technologien - Teil 101-1: Terminologie (IEC 63203-
101-1:2021)
Technologies et dispositifs électroniques prêts-à-porter - Partie 101-1: Terminologie (IEC
63203-101-1:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63203-101-1:2021
ICS:
01.040.31 Elektronika (Slovarji) Electronics (Vocabularies)
31.020 Elektronske komponente na Electronic components in
splošno general
59.080.80 Inteligentne tekstilije Smart textiles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 63203-101-1

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ICS 01.040.31; 59.080.80
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Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 101-1:
Terminology
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Technologies et dispositifs électroniques prêts-à-porter - Tragbare elektronische Geräte und Technologien - Teil 101-
Partie 101-1: Terminologie 1: Terminologie
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
Bibliography . 9

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