IHS White Paper:  Effectively Dealing with the Increase of Electronics Industry Standards

The evolution of the electronic and electrical industry has culminated a century of industry standards. As the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) nears 1,300 standards completed or under development, the ongoing increase of electronics and electrical industry standards continues. Maintaining standards compliance is key, given the growth of standards, regulations, Quality Management Systems (QMS) and standards-related organizations.

This White Paper explores:

• Background information, illustrating current industry standards
• Explores the challenges and issues of current electronics and electronical standards
• Identifies how Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) encourage participation in the standards development process
• Provides tools and techniques, which alleviate the tedious task of standards research, identification and procurement.
• Offers technology solutions efficiently designed for standards management

There is no single QMS or standard-related organization that provides truly global standards for the electronics or electrical industries. Electronics manufactures concerned about achieving or maintaining compliance need consider Consumer Electronics Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer, Restriction of Hazardous Substances, as well as Radio Frequency Identification.

The IEEE is a resource of sound engineering practices for increased product quality and safety, and reduced market risks, all of which are directly related to standards compliance.

There is a cost-efficient means of standards compliance byway of third-party standards suppliers, which can effectively alleviate time-consuming document search, procurement and data management. IHS is an industry leading third-party standard supplier that offers an integrated, online solution for researching, procuring and tracking of both current and historic standards for electronics and electrical companies.

The most common electronics and electrical standards and regulations acquired from a third-party standards supplier include: NEMA C119.1, API RP 500, IEC 60529, IEEE C63.4, DLA MIL-STD-883.

Download this white paper to better understand how you can effectively use and benefit from standards in the electronics and electrical industries.