IEC TR 60297-3-1:2023/COR1:2025
(Corrigendum)Corrigendum 1 - Mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment - Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series - Part 3-1: Technological schemes and applications
Corrigendum 1 - Mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment - Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series - Part 3-1: Technological schemes and applications
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IEC 60297-3-1:2023/COR1:2025 © IEC 2025
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IEC 60297-3-1
Edition 1.0 2023-02
Mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment -
Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series -
Part 3-1: Technological schemes and applications
CO RRI G E NDUM 1
Figure B.1 – Examples of mezzanine card size (coordinat
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