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What is IEC?

IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is a non-profit, non-governmental international standards organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. IEC standards cover a vast range of topics including power generation, transmission, distribution, electronics, magnetics and electromagnetics, electroacoustics, multimedia, telecommunication, and medical technology, as well as associated general disciplines such as terminology and symbols, measurement and performance, dependability, design and development, safety, and the environment. These standards are widely adopted and used to ensure the safety, efficiency, and interoperability of electrical and electronic devices and systems worldwide.

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What other technologies are related to IEC?

IEC Competitor Technologies

UL

UL is a standards organization that develops standards and performs product testing similar to IEC, making them a direct competitor in some areas.

mentioned alongside IEC in 31% (1.5k) of relevant job posts

CSA

CSA is a standards organization similar to IEC, developing standards and performing product testing, making them a competitor.

mentioned alongside IEC in 21% (1k) of relevant job posts

EN

EN standards are European Norms. In many cases these are identical to IEC standards, or they may overlap or conflict, making it a competitor.

mentioned alongside IEC in 28% (466) of relevant job posts

BS

BS refers to British Standards. In many cases these are similar to IEC standards, or they may overlap or conflict, making it a competitor.

mentioned alongside IEC in 23% (187) of relevant job posts

IEC Complementary Technologies

IEEE

IEEE focuses on electrical and electronics engineering standards, which can complement IEC standards, particularly in specific technological areas.

mentioned alongside IEC in 26% (1.8k) of relevant job posts

ANSI

ANSI coordinates standards development in the US. While not directly creating standards, it oversees and approves standards developed by other organizations, and hence complements IEC's work globally.

mentioned alongside IEC in 17% (1.2k) of relevant job posts

NEMA

NEMA develops standards for electrical equipment, which can complement IEC standards in the electrical manufacturing industry.

mentioned alongside IEC in 34% (562) of relevant job posts