IEC 61603-6:2001

Transmission of audio and/or video and related signals using infra-red radiation - Part 6: Video and audio-visual signals

Specifies general requirements and methods of measurement for equipment using infrared radiation as a carrier of information.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Oct-2001
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 33.040.40 - Data communication networks
• ICS: 33.160.01 - Audio, video and audiovisual systems in general
• Technical Committee: TC 100 - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 30-Nov-2001
• Completion Date: 10-Oct-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
61603-6
First edition
2001-10
Transmission of audio and/or video and
related signals using infra-red radiation –
Part 6:
Video and audio-visual signals
Reference number
IEC 61603-6:2001(E)

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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
61603-6
First edition
2001-10
Transmission of audio and/or video and
related signals using infra-red radiation –
Part 6:
Video and audio-visual signals
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references. 4
3 Definitions. 4
4 Abbreviations. 4
5 Explanation of terms . 5
6 System considerations . 5
7 General conditions for measurements . 6
8 Characteristics to be specified and their methods of measurement . 6
9 Interface values, performance requirements and recommendations . 8
10 Marking and contents of specifications. 10
Figure 1 – Transmission chain. 10
Figure 2 – Location for measuring . 11
Figure 3 – Transmitting distance . 11
Figure 4 – Angle of maximum divergence at half optical radiant intensity. 11
Figure 5 − Radiant intensity of transmitter or radiator . 11
Figure 6 − Irradiance of receive
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