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IEC 60050-161-am5

Amendment 5 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Chapter 161: Electromagnetic compatibility

Amendment 5 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Chapter 161: Electromagnetic compatibility

Amendement 5 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International - Partie 161: Compatibilité électromagnétique

Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar - 161. del: Elektromagnetna združljivost - Dopolnilo A5

General Information

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Not Published
ICS
01.040.29 - Electrical engineering (Vocabularies)
29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
33.100 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Technical Committee
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 1 - Vocabulary
Current Stage
PPUB - Publication issued
Start Date
25-Feb-2015
Ref Project
SIST IEC 60050-161:1999/A5:2017 - Amendment 5 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Chapter 161: Electromagnetic compatibility

Overview

IEC 60050-161 Amendment 5 is a key update to the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) specifically focusing on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this amendment enhances the standardized terminology used globally for clear communication and understanding in the field of EMC. The vocabulary update includes precise definitions that support the development, testing, and regulation of electronic equipment to ensure they operate without mutual electromagnetic interference.

This amendment is integral for engineers, researchers, and professionals working with electromagnetic compatibility to stay aligned with international terminology that fosters consistency and reliability in technical documentation, product design, and compliance processes.

Key Topics

  • Reference-Ground Plane (RGP):
    Defined as a flat conductive surface at the same electrical potential as the reference ground, serving as a common reference point during EMC measurements. The reference-ground plane plays a critical role in:

    • Providing reproducible parasitic capacitances with equipment under test (EUT) surroundings
    • Acting as a standard reference for measuring conducted disturbances
    • Serving as a baseline for unsymmetrical and asymmetrical disturbance voltage measurements.

  • Terminology Refinement:
    This amendment updates and clarifies several terms related to electromagnetic compatibility, ensuring that definitions keep pace with technological advancements and measurement practices globally.

  • Multilingual Consistency:
    Terms are provided in English and French, reflecting IEC’s commitment to broad international accessibility and precision in multilingual technical communication.

Applications

IEC 60050-161 Amendment 5 is essential in various practical domains involving electromagnetic compatibility, including:

  • Product Design and Testing:
    Electronics manufacturers rely on standardized EMC vocabulary to design products that meet regulatory standards for electromagnetic emissions and immunity.

  • Certification and Compliance:
    Regulatory bodies and compliance testing laboratories use these definitions to maintain consistency when certifying that products meet national and international EMC requirements.

  • Research and Development:
    Researchers use updated terminology for clear documentation of experimental setups and results relating to EMC phenomena and mitigation techniques.

  • Education and Training:
    Technical education programs incorporate this standardized vocabulary to teach students and professionals about EMC principles and measurement techniques.

Related Standards

  • IEC 60050 – International Electrotechnical Vocabulary:
    The parent standard where Chapter 161 focuses on electromagnetic compatibility terms, ensuring global harmonization of electrotechnical language.

  • IEC 61000 series:
    Standards on electromagnetic compatibility testing and measurement techniques, which utilize the vocabulary defined in IEC 60050-161.

  • ISO/IEC Directives:
    Documents governing the development and maintenance of IEC standards and vocabulary contribute to the systematic updates reflected in amendments like A5.

Adopting IEC 60050-161 Amendment 5 helps professionals ensure clarity, precision, and consistency in the fast-evolving field of electromagnetic compatibility. Using standardized terminology facilitates better communication across international teams, reduces misunderstandings in technical documentation, and supports compliance with EMC regulations worldwide.

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IEC 60050-161-am5 is a amendment published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendment 5 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Chapter 161: Electromagnetic compatibility". This standard covers: Amendment 5 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Chapter 161: Electromagnetic compatibility

Amendment 5 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Chapter 161: Electromagnetic compatibility

IEC 60050-161-am5 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.29 - Electrical engineering (Vocabularies); 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general; 33.100 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2017
Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar - 161. del: Elektromagnetna združljivost -
Dopolnilo A5
Amendment 5 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Chapter 161: Electromagnetic
compatibility
Amendement 5 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International - Partie 161: Compatibilité
électromagnétique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC 60050-161-am5
ICS:
01.040.29 Elektrotehnika (Slovarji) Electrical engineering
(Vocabularies)
29.020 Elektrotehnika na splošno Electrical engineering in
general
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

IEC 60050-161 ®
Edition 1.0 2015-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
HO RIZONTAL STANDARD
NO RME HORIZONTALE
AMENDMENT 5
AMENDEMENT 5
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary –

Part 161: Electromagnetic compatibility

Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International –

Partie 161: Compatibilité électromagnétique

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 01.040.29; 29.020; 33.100 ISBN 978-2-8322-2287-4

– II – IEC 60050-161:1990/AMD5:2015
© IEC 2015
FOREWORD
This amendment specifies changes made to the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
(www.electropedia.org) which have not been published as a separate standard.
The text of this amendment is based on the following change requests approved by
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