SIST IEC 60050-161:1999/A4:2017

Amendment 4 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 161: Electromagnetic compatibility

Amendement 4 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International- Partie 161: Compatibilité électromagnétique

Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar - 161. del: Elektromagnetna združljivost - Dopolnilo A4

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 13-Mar-2017
• ICS: 01.040.29 - Electrical engineering (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
• ICS: 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general
• Technical Committee: TRM - Terminology
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 16-Feb-2017
• Due Date: 23-Apr-2017
• Completion Date: 14-Mar-2017
• Ref Project: IEC 60050-161-am4 - Amendment 4 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 161: Electromagnetic compatibility

Relations

• Amends: SIST IEC 60050-161:1999 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary. Chapter 161: Electromagnetic compatibility
• Effective Date: 06-Mar-2017

Overview

IEC 60050-161 Amendment 4 is a key update to the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) focusing on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this standard amendment refines terminology and definitions related to EMC, ensuring clarity and global consistency across electrical engineering disciplines. It serves as an authoritative reference for professionals involved in electromagnetic compatibility, system design, testing, and compliance.

This amendment updates the vocabulary with new terms and revised definitions essential for understanding and managing electromagnetic phenomena that affect electrical and electronic equipment performance. The changes are integrated into the IEV database and reflect advances in EMC knowledge and practices up to 2017.

Key Topics

The amendment highlights several updated and new vocabulary entries related to electromagnetic compatibility:

• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): Defined as the transfer of electric charge between bodies at different electrical potentials. This fundamental concept addresses charge carrier movement and its impact on electronic device reliability.

• High Frequency (in EMC): Refers to frequencies above 9 kHz. This classification aids in distinguishing frequency ranges pertinent to EMC regulatory frameworks and testing methodologies.

• Low Frequency (in EMC): Denotes frequencies up to and including 9 kHz. This separates low-frequency phenomena from high-frequency effects, supporting accurate EMC analysis.

• Port (in EMC): Describes specific interfaces on equipment through which it interacts with the external electromagnetic environment. Notably, enclosure ports handle radiated and electrostatic discharge energy transfer, while other ports deal with conducted energy transfer. This provides a clear basis for analyzing coupling paths influencing device immunity and emission.

Each entry includes notes and examples to facilitate comprehension and practical application in various technical contexts.

Applications

IEC 60050-161 Amendment 4 is critical for multiple stakeholders:

• Electrical Engineers and EMC Specialists: This vocabulary standard ensures uniform terminology when designing, testing, and certifying devices for EMC compliance, reducing ambiguities in technical communication.

• Standards Developers and Regulatory Bodies: Provides a common language foundation to harmonize EMC standards worldwide, supporting regulation development and cross-border conformity.

• Product Manufacturers: Helps clarify EMC requirements in product development documentation, facilitating improved design robustness and market acceptance by meeting international EMC norms.

• Academic and Training Institutions: Serves as a reliable resource to teach precise EMC concepts to students and professionals involved in electrical engineering and related disciplines.

Related Standards

IEC 60050-161 Amendment 4 is part of the broader IEC 60050 series - the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary, which covers vocabulary across all electrical engineering sectors. It aligns closely with:

• IEC Guide 107:2009: Offers guidance on IEC terminology development, underscoring the amendment's source references for definitions and term usage.

• Other IEC EMC Standards: Includes product-specific standards for EMC testing and measurement, where consistent vocabulary is essential for interoperability and understanding requirements.

• International EMC Standards (e.g., CISPR, IEC 61000 series): Together with these norms, IEC 60050-161 Amendment 4 helps create a consistent ecosystem addressing electromagnetic compatibility globally.

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By incorporating updated, clear definitions related to electrostatic discharge, frequency classifications, and device interface ports, IEC 60050-161 Amendment 4 enhances the practical value of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary in the evolving field of electromagnetic compatibility. This ensures electrical engineers and stakeholders worldwide share a common understanding critical to advancing EMC standards and technology.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2017
Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar - 161. del: Elektromagnetna združljivost -
Dopolnilo A4
Amendment 4 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 161: Electromagnetic
compatibility
Amendement 4 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International- Partie 161: Compatibilité
électromagnétique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC 60050-161-am4
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 2014-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
HO RIZONTAL STANDARD
NO RME HORIZONTALE
AMENDMENT 4
AMENDEMENT 4
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary –

Part 161: Electromagnetic compatibility

Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International –

Partie 161: Compatibilité électromagnétique

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX B
ICS 01.040.17; 29.020; 33.100 ISBN 978-2-8322-1796-2

– II – IEC 60050-161:1990/AMD4:2014
© IEC 2014
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 IEC
technical committee 1: Terminology.
Change request Approved
C00005 2014-06-12
C00007 2014-07-14
Full information on the voting for the approval of the change requests constituting this
amendment can be found on the IEV maintenance portal.
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AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement spécifie les modifications apportées au Vocabulaire Electrotechnique
International (www.electropedia.org) qui n'ont pas été publiées dans des normes
individuelles.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des demandes de modification suivantes approuvées
par le comité d'études 1 de l’IEC: Terminologie.
Demande de Approuvée
modification
C00005 2014-06-12
C00007 2014-07-14
Toute information sur le vote ayant abouti à l'approbation des demandes de modification
constituant cet amendement est disponible sur le portail “IEV maintenance”.
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IEC 60050-161:1990/AMD4:2014 – 1 –
© IEC 2014
Part 161 / Partie 161
Replace IEV 161-01-22 by the following:
Remplacer IEV 161-01-22 par ce qui suit:

161-01-22
electrostatic discharge
ESD
transfer of electric charge between bodies of different electric poten
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