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IEC TS 61400-4-1:2026 specifies a method to calculate the design reliability of wind turbines gearboxes covered by IEC 61400‑4, based upon failure modes where standardized calculation methods are publicly available.
For the calculable failure mechanisms, it is possible to compare the reliability between different gearbox designs within the limitations of the theoretical models. The use of field-based statistical parameters can improve the accuracy of the calculated reliability.
The calculated design reliability can provide information for the lifecycle management strategy. However, this document does not provide trade-off decisions between higher design reliability and maintenance strategies (e.g. preventive or predictive maintenance). This document does not consider repairable system analysis.
Due to the lack of accepted theoretical models for some failure modes, the model can currently not predict the apparent failure probability in the field.
Neither this document nor IEC 61400-4 specify a minimum value of design reliability.

IEC 63494‑2-1:2026 specifies the interchangeability requirements of an electro-mechanical interface with four-pin extra-low-voltage (ELV) twist-lock interface – type ZB18 for use in lighting systems. This twist-lock interface has four electrical contacts that are suitable for ELV voltages. Two connections are intended for supply power and two are intended for digital communication. This document specifies interchangeability related requirements for mechanical, electrical, ambient conditions, positional orientation, communication protocol and pin assignments for the interface. Specific requirements for the devices that can utilize the interface such as sensors, communication modules, cameras, etc., are not within the scope of this document. This document does not specify the following aspects:
- the lighting technology,
- the illumination performance,
- electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

IEC TR 62786-100:2026 gives guidance for the drafting of IEC publications which relate, wholly or partly, to connection of distributed energy resources (DER) with the grid. Technical committees relevant to the connection of DER with grid are advised to follow the guidance given in this document when they prepare new publications and clauses relevant to the connection of DER with the grid, as well as when they revise existing publications so that consistent and harmonized standards can be delivered. Annex A, Annex B, Annex C, and Annex D list documents relevant to grid connection of DER in order to ensure that other IEC publications are consistent with these documents and to avoid overlapping each other.
Table E.1 lists national and regional standards and regulations relevant to connecting DER with the grid.

IEC SRD 63443-1:2026 covers the terms and definitions, system composition and a service scenario of Distributed Energy Resource Aggregation Business (ERAB) System that is the convergence of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) units, Controllable loads, ERAB Controller, and a smart volt-ampere meter to measure the performance of the ERAB Controller, separating to Virtual Power Plant whose definition is the group of distributed energy resources which combine to function as a dispatchable unit.

IEC 60947-5-5:2026 This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) re-shaping the document with the clause numbers and names to be in line with other documents of the 60947 series;
b) review of the test method to reasonably determine that the latch mechanism meets the requirements of the document;
c) new Annex B for special requirements for illuminated push-button type emergency stop devices, including the reference to a function to distinguish between "active and inactive" by changing the colour of the push-button depending on the illumination.
This part of IEC 60947-5 provides detailed specifications relating to the electrical and mechanical construction of emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function and to their testing.
This document is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to initiate an emergency stop signal. Such devices can be provided with their own enclosure and will be installed according to the product documentation.
This document does not apply to:
– emergency stop devices for non-electrical control applications, for example hydraulic or pneumatic;
– emergency stop devices without mechanical latching function.
An emergency stop device conforming to this document can also be used as part of an emergency switching off means in compliance with IEC 60364-5-53.
NOTE See also IEC 60204-1:2016 and IEC 60204-1:2016/AMD1:2021, 9.2.3.4.
This document does not address specific requirements on acoustic noise as the noise emission of electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function is not considered to be a relevant hazard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision.

IEC 62676-6:2026 specifies the functions, performance, interfaces, environmental adaptability, test methods, performance evaluation and grading rules of real-time intelligent video analysis in surveillance systems.
This document applies to live and forensic, real-time intelligent video analysis devices and systems in video surveillance.
The document is centred on testing performance and grading device functionality which enables:
• Core capability: Classification of objects, detection of specific "object activity", such as "stopping", "starting", "direction of movement", etc.
Examples are listed in Annex A.
• Complex capability: Detection of "scenarios" which are based on combinations of object activity, such as "loitering", "perimeter intrusion detection", "person down", "tailgating", "intrusion", "abandoned object detection", explosion, fire, flood, potential terrorist attack using a vehicle, owner of an abandoned bag, etc.
Examples of current scenarios are listed and described in Annex B.
• Degree of difficulty: The application of real operating environments to test the performance under known or required operating stress levels, examples of operating stress levels that are sterile or non-sterile, indoor or outdoor, target obscuration levels, extreme weather conditions, vibrating mechanical rugged environments causing image shake resulting in degradation of image quality requirement, see Table 1 and Annex C.
The purpose of this document is to provide end users, at different levels of the service process, from users and installers, integrators and maintenance companies, to certification providers, with methods to measure the performance of video analysis systems that must also comply with other parts of the standard.

IEC 60704-2-20:2026 specifies the determination of airborne acoustical noise of mains operated and cordless wet hard floor cleaning appliances for household or similar use. In the case of appliances with combined functionality, this document only addresses the wet cleaning functionality. This document does not apply to wet hard floor cleaning appliances for industrial or professional purposes and robotic wet hard floor cleaning appliances. This document is not intended for cleaning appliances according to IEC 60335-2-79, IEC 60704-2-1, IEC 60704-2-17. This document describes the determination of the noise emission of wet hard floor cleaners under normal operating conditions on hard floor in accordance with 4.6 of IEC/ASTM 62885-6:2023. For determining and verifying noise emission values declared in product specifications, see IEC 60704-3. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 60704 1:2021, Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 1: General requirements.

IEC 62841-2-16:2024 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62841-1:2014. This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held fastener driving tools. Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause applies as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1 is to be adapted accordingly.
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition: This document applies to hand-held fastener driving tools
- intended for driving fasteners into or through concrete, fabric, fiberboard, metal, plastic, wood, wood products, cartons, and other materials; and
- whose energy to drive the fastener is derived directly or indirectly from an electric motor or magnetic drive.
This document does not apply to pneumatically driven tools where the compressed gas comes from an external source, such as a compressor or a tank.
This document does not apply to tools powered by combustible gases, even if electrically ignited.
NOTE 101 Tools powered by compressed air or combustible gases are covered by ISO 11148-13:2017.

IEC 62841-2-16: 2026 Amendment 1

IEC 63356-1:2026 is available as IEC 63356-1:2026 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 63356-1:2026 specifies data sheets of LED lamps and LED modules with a series of parameters per data sheet for a specific LED light source that enables interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.
NOTE Compliance criteria relating to data sheet parameters in this document are covered by IEC 63554 or IEC 62031 for safety, and IEC 63555 for performance.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2023. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of datasheets for GJ6.6d-2-x capped LED lamps.

IEC 60335-2-23:2026 deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of the hair of persons or animals and similar appliances, intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are:
- curling combs;
- curling irons;
- hairdryers;
- hair straighteners;
- hand dryers;
- heaters for detachable curlers;
- permanent-wave appliances.
Appliances covered by this standard can incorporate steam-producing or spray-producing devices. Hand dryers can have a feature to redirect the air so that it can be used to dry the face or hair. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. Examples are appliances for use in hairdressing salons.
This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account:
- persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
- it is recognized that persons having very extensive and complex disabilities can have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.
- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
- in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to:
- appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
- appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
- shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances (IEC 60335-2-8);
- cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources (IEC 60335-2-113);
- appliances intended for skin care (IEC 60335-2-115).
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2016 and Amendment 1:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 11.101, 20.1);
c) change in standard title and relocation of skin care appliances, such as facial saunas and foot care appliances, to IEC 60335-2-115 (Clause 1, 3.1.9, 3.5.103, 6.1, 7.12, 8.1.4, 11.8, 15.2, 21.1);
d) clarification of testing of appliances with PTC heating elements (10.1, 10.2);
e) clarification of the application of test probe 18 for appliances for use in hairdressing salons (8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4);
f) addition of accessible surface temperature limits including marking of hot surfaces (7.1, 7.6, 7.12, 7.14, 7.15, 11.3, 11.8);
g) clarification of placement of the appliance in the test corner (19.2);
h) addition of moisture resistance and strength tests for detachable power supply parts (6.2, 21.102, 21.103, 24.2).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.

IEC 62541-2:2026 describes the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) security model. It describes the security threats of the physical, hardware, and software environments in which OPC UA is expected to run. It describes how OPC UA relies upon other standards for security. It provides definition of common security terms that are used in this and other parts of the IEC 62541 series. It gives an overview and concept of the security features that are specified in other parts of the series. It references services, mappings, and Profiles that are specified normatively in other parts of the 62541 series. It provides suggestions or best practice guidelines on implementing security. Any seeming ambiguity between this document and one of the other normative parts does not remove or reduce the requirement specified in the other normative part.
There are many different aspects of security that are addressed when developing applications. However, since OPC UA specifies a communication protocol, the focus is on securing the data exchanged between applications. This does not mean that an application developer can ignore the other aspects of security like protecting persistent data against tampering. It is important that the developers look into all aspects of security and decide how they can be addressed in the application. Common security features for industrial Controls are defined in IEC 62443-4-2 and OPC UA defined a relationship to them in Annex A.
This document is directed to readers who will develop OPC UA applications. It is also for end Users that wish to understand the various security features and functionality provided by OPC UA. It also offers some recommendations that can be applied when deploying systems. These recommendations are generic in nature since the details would depend on the actual implementation of the OPC UA applications and the choices made for the site security.
This edition cancels and replaces the third edition of IEC TR 62541-2, published in 2020.This edition constitutes a technical revision.

IEC TR 63145-202-40:2026 provides general information for frontal stray light from optical see-through augmented reality (AR) displays and offers guidance on how to evaluate it. It includes overview of the technology, categorization of the phenomenon, and optical characteristics.

IEC TR 63353:2026 provides the general architecture and system components for applying the IoT technology in power distribution networks. It describes the system architecture, system components and several typical applications in integration and intelligent management of power distribution networks.

IEC 62132-8:2026 specifies a method for measuring the immunity of an integrated circuit (IC) to radio frequency (RF) radiated electromagnetic disturbances using an IC stripline.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) frequency range of 150 kHz to 3 GHz was deleted from the scope;
b) extension of upper usable frequency to 6 GHz or higher as long as the defined requirements are fulfilled.
This part of IEC 62132 is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62132-1.

IEC TR 62629-1-3:2026, which is Technical Report, is intended to gather technical information of depth perception by human and determination of the position of 3D object on the non-physical screen.
Clause 4 and Clause 5 describe the human depth perception and its threshold. This information will be helpful in designing 3D displays of the non-physical screen type such as the possible depth difference of 3D objects. In the measurement of the display, understanding the response and limitation of the user is useful. Clause 4 and 5 provide such information in determining the 3D object on the non-physical screen.
It is not the intention of this document to set the requirement of the measurement system in determining the position of 3D object on the non-physical screen.

IEC 60364-8-81:2026 provides additional requirements, measures and recommendations for the design, erection, operation and verification of all types of low-voltage electrical installation including local production and storage of energy for optimizing the overall efficient use of electricity.
It introduces requirements, recommendations and methods for the design and the energy efficiency (EE) assessment of an electrical installation within the framework of an energy efficiency management approach in order to get the best permanent functionally equivalent service for the lowest electrical energy consumption and the optimal availability and acceptable cost-effectiveness.
These requirements, recommendations and methods apply, within the scope of the IEC 60364 series, for new installations and modification of existing installations.
This document is applicable to the electrical installation of a building or system and does not apply to products. The energy efficiency of products and their operational requirements are covered by the relevant product standards.
It is possible that another standard provides specific requirements for a particular system or installation application (e.g. manufacturing system covered by ISO 20140 series).
This document does not specifically provide requirements for building automation systems. The contribution of building automation systems to improve energy efficiency of the installation is considered.
This group energy efficiency publication is primarily intended to be used as an energy efficiency standard for the low-voltage electrical installations mentioned in the scope, but is also intended to be used by technical committees in the preparation of publications, in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 118
This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 60364-8-1 published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) modified numbering that allows IEC 60364-7 subparts to amend this document;
b) alignment of the definitions with IEC 60050-826;
c) introduction of minimum energy moment method in Annex A;
d) improvements in Annex B

IEC 62680-1-2:2026, the USB Power Delivery specification defines a power delivery system covering all elements of a USB system including USB Hosts, USB Devices, Hubs, Chargers and cable assemblies. This specification describes the architecture, protocols, power supply behavior, connectors and cabling necessary for managing power delivery over USB at up to 100W in SPR Mode and 240W in EPR Mode. This specification is intended to be fully compatible with and extend the existing USB infrastructure. It is intended that this specification will allow system OEMs, power supply and Peripheral developers adequate flexibility for product versatility and market differentiation without losing backwards compatibility.
IEC 62680-1-2:2026 cancels and replaces the seventh edition published in 2024 and constitutes a technical revision.
Extended Power Range (EPR) including Adjustable Voltage Supply (AVS) has been added. This document is the USB-IF publication Universal Serial Bus Power Delivery Specification Revision 3.2, Version 1.1.

IEC 62680-1-3:2026, this specification, defines the USB Type-C® receptacles, plug and cables.
The USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification is guided by the following principles:
- Enable new and exciting host and device form-factors where size, industrial design and style are important parameters
- Work seamlessly with existing USB host and device silicon solutions
- Enhance ease of use for connecting USB devices with a focus on minimizing user confusion for plug and cable orientation
The USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification defines a receptacle, plug, cable, and detection mechanisms that are compatible with existing USB interface electrical and functional specifications. This specification covers the following aspects that are needed to produce and use this new USB cable/connector solution in newer platforms and devices, and that interoperate with existing platforms and devices:
- USB Type-C receptacles, including electro-mechanical definition and performance requirements
- USB Type-C plugs and cable assemblies, including electro-mechanical definition and performance requirements
- USB Type-C to legacy cable assemblies and adapters
- USB Type-C-based device detection and interface configuration, including support for legacy connections
- USB Power Delivery optimized for the USB Type-C connector.
IEC 62680-1-3:2026 cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2024 and constitutes an editorial revision. This standard is the USB-IF publication Universal Serial Bus Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Revision 2.4. New release primarily includes incorporation of all approved ECNs as of the revision date plus editorial clean-up.

ISO TS 25558:2026 This document provides guidance for enhancing safety and usability aspects of smart home products, services, and systems to enable older persons to live the healthy lives they desire. It presents a process to assess the needs of older persons who use smart products, services, and systems in the smart home, the general living space of the future society, to select, apply, and evaluate appropriate smart home products, services, and systems.
This document addresses older persons’ safety and usability needs as their health conditions and lifestyles change. It applies to designers, developers, and providers of smart homes for older persons and products, services, and systems in smart homes.

IEC 60691:2023 is applicable to thermal-links intended for incorporation in electrical appliances, electronic equipment and component parts thereof, normally intended for use indoors, in order to protect them against excessive temperatures under abnormal conditions.
NOTE 1 The equipment is not designed to generate heat.
NOTE 2 The effectiveness of the protection against excessive temperatures logically depends upon the position and method of mounting of the thermal-link, as well as upon the current which it is carrying.
This document may be applicable to thermal-links for use under conditions other than indoors, provided that the climatic and other circumstances in the immediate surroundings of such thermal-links are comparable with those in this standard.
This document may be applicable to thermal-links in their simplest forms (e.g. melting strips or wires), provided that molten materials expelled during function cannot adversely interfere with the safe use of the equipment, especially in the case of hand-held or portable equipment, irrespective of its position.

IEC TR 63675-1:2026 is a Technical Report. Millimetre wave and terahertz wave radio communication services require low phase noise oscillators in order to comply with radio regulations and reduce the computing resources required for demodulation processes. This document provides the principle and application of the optoelectronic oscillation technologies using the photonics technique as a guideline for the design of the radiocommunication transceivers.

IEC 60519-4: 2026 Amendment 1

IEC 63602:2026 specifies how to correctly display essential parameters of SiC-based PECS devices having a gate dielectric region biased to turn devices on and off. This typically refers to MOS devices such as MOSFETs and IGBTs. In this document, only NMOS devices are discussed as these are dominant for power device applications; however, the procedures apply to PMOS devices as well. In contrast to silicon power MOSFETs certain aspects of SiC power MOSFETs require a dedicated approach in order to represent device parameters correctly in the datasheet. Details are explained in the following paragraphs, among others the most important topics are:
- substantially higher switching speeds ad high VDS;
- strong impact of test setup (see Clause 5);
- impact of body diode as a function of the applied negative gate bias ant the limitations arising for the VG(off) values depending on the actual device.
This document does not define device failure criteria, acceptable use conditions or acceptable lifetime targets. That is up to the device manufacturers and users. However, it provides stress procedures such that the threshold voltage stability over time as affected by gate bias and temperature can be demonstrated and evaluated.

IEC 60519-4:2021 provides particular safety requirements for arc furnace installations. This document deals with the significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to industrial arc furnace installations, as listed in Annex A, for normal operation and for single fault condition as well as under conditions of reasonably foreseeable misuse.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the structure has been redrafted according to IEC 60519-1:2020;
- the scope and object have been redrafted;
- the terms and definitions, normative references and bibliography have been updated and completed;
- the requirements have been redrafted according to IEC 60519-1:2020;
- all provisions have been redrafted and the text is more concise with respect to submerged arc furnace installations;
- the annexes have been restructured, with respect to details concerning high voltage designs and non-electrical issues, however to be aware of in those installations;
- the aspect of noise has been removed from the scope;
- the EMC requirements have been clarified;
- risk classification of hazards have been based on emission;
- the boundaries to ISO 13577 (all parts) and ISO 13578 have been clarified.

IEC 63359:2026 This document provides the quality of gases alternative to SF6 (subsequently referred to as gases) for their re-use in electrical power equipment after recovery and if applicable reclaiming.

IEC 61076-2-104:2026 This part of IEC 61076 describes 3-way to 12-way circular connectors with M8 screw-locking or with nominal Æ 8 mm snap-locking, for connection of automation devices, for signal and power transmission up to 50 V AC / 60 V DC rated voltage and up to 4 A rated current.

IEC 63093-10:2026 specifies the dimensions that are of importance for mechanical interchangeability for a preferred range of PM-cores made of magnetic oxides, the main dimensions for coil formers to be used with these cores and the locations of their pins on a modular printed wiring grid in relation to the base outlines of cores. It also specifies the effective parameter values to be used in calculations and gives guidelines on allowable limits of surface irregularities applicable to the PM-cores. The use of derived standards which give more detailed specifications of component parts whilst still permitting compliance with this document is discussed in Annex A.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- revision of Table 2 according to IEC 60205 ED4.

IEC 60721-3-7:2026 classifies the groups of environmental parameters and their severities to which products are subject to during portable and non-stationary use. This includes periods of transfer, down time, maintenance and repair.
The environmental conditions encompassed by these groups include the environmental conditions occurring
- at locations where the product can be placed or used temporarily, and
- during the transfer of products between different locations.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1995 and Amendment 1:1996. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) most classes have been replaced by completely new classes based on the use of new information obtained from referenced Technical Reports;
b) Table 1 through to Table 5 have been updated;
c) the content of the five informative annexes has either been incorporated into the main body of the document or deleted.

IEC 63093-4:2026 specifies the dimensions that are of importance for mechanical interchangeability for a preferred range of RM-cores and low-profile RM-cores made of ferrite, and the locations of their terminal pins on a 2,54 mm printed wiring grid in relation to the base outlines of the cores. It also gives guidance on allowable limits of surface irregularities applicable to RM-cores in accordance with the relevant generic specification. The selection of core sizes for this document is based on the philosophy of including those sizes which are industrial standards, either by inclusion in a national standard, or by broad-based use in industry. This document is a specification useful in the negotiations between ferrite core manufacturers and customers about surface irregularities. The general considerations that the design of this range of cores is based upon are given in Annex A.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of Table 3 and Table 4 according to IEC 60205 ED4.

IEC 60072-3: 2026 applies to small built-in motors with a pitch circle diameter of the flange between 10 mm and 50 mm. It provides a table with fixing dimensions, shaft extension dimensions and their tolerances.
This second edition cancels and replaces the firstedition published in 1994. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) clarification of the scope.

IEC 63093-9:2026 specifies the shapes and dimensions of ferrite cores for inductive components (transformers and chokes), designed to employ coils that are made of multi-layer boards, or coils that are part of the motherboard, or flat conductor coils that are helically wound. This part also gives the effective parameter values used in magnetic calculations for such planar cores. In addition, this document gives guidelines on allowable limits of surface irregularities applicable for planar cores. This document is considered as a sectional specification useful in the negotiation between ferrite core suppliers and users about surface irregularities. The general consideration upon which the design of this range of cores is based is given in Annex A.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) correction of some numbers in Table 2;
b) amendment of Table 6 following IEC 60205.

IEC 63652-1:2026 specifies a method and procedures for Wireless Power Transfer between two NFC wireless devices. The provided technical foundations use NFC technology for the initiation, control and execution of 13.56 MHz power transfer.

IEC 62652-2:2026, the NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF) specification, is a common data format for NFC Forum Devices. The NFC Data Exchange Format specification defines the NDEF data structure format as well as rules to construct a valid NDEF Message as an ordered and unbroken collection of NDEF Records. Furthermore, it defines the mechanism for specifying the types of application data encapsulated in NDEF Records. The NDEF specification defines only the data structure format to exchange application or service specific data in an interoperable way, and it does not define any NDEF Record Types in detail - NDEF Record Types are defined in separate specifications. This NDEF specification assumes a reliable underlying protocol and therefore this specification does not specify the data exchange between two NFC Forum Devices. An NFC Forum Device can process the NDEF information independently of the way it has received the NDEF Message. Because of the large number of existing message encapsulation formats, record marking protocols, and multiplexing protocols, it is best to be explicit about the design goals of NDEF and, in particular, about what is outside the scope of NDEF.

IEC TS 63042-301:2026, which is a technical specification, applies to on-site acceptance tests of electrical equipment with the highest voltages of AC transmission system exceeding 800 kV and its protection and control system.
The electrical equipment exceeding 800 kV includes the following items:
- power transformers;
- circuit-breakers;
- gas insulated switchgear (GIS);
- gas insulated transmission line (GIL);
- surge arresters;
- voltage and current transformers;
- shunt reactors;
- series compensators;
- insulators;
- disconnectors and earthing switches;
- high-speed earthing switches (HSES).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) new subclause with measurement of short-circuit impedance and load loss for on-site assembly transformer has been added;
b) new subclause with measurement of no-load loss and current for on-site assembly transformer has been added;
c) on-site acceptance test requirement for GIL has been added;
d) new clause with protection and control system on-site acceptance tests has been added.

IEC TS 61851-26:2026, in combination with IEC 61851-1 or IEC 61851-23, gives the requirements for EV supply equipment with automatic docking and undocking functions (aEVSE) at the underbody of electrically propelled road vehicles according to ISO TS 5474-5.
Use of aEVSE with the megawatt charging system is under consideration.
This document provides requirements for aEVSE with a single vehicle connector or a single socket-outlet.
Requirements for aEVSE with more than one vehicle connector or more than one socket-outlet are under consideration.
This document only applies to automatic couplers of category 3, located at the underbody of an electric vehicle.
This document does not apply to automatic coupler of category 1: using a vehicle coupler defined by IEC 62196-2, IEC 62196-3 or IEC TS 62196-3-1.
This document does not apply to automatic couplers of category 2: using an electro-mechanical interface defined by EN 50696. EN 50696 also specifies automatic couplers located at the underbody of an electric vehicle. However, these couplers only provide DC power transfer.
Interoperable communication for docking and undocking between an aEVSE and an EV, extending the communication between an EV supply equipment and an EV as specified in IEC 61851-1, IEC 61851-23, IEC 61851-24 and the ISO 15118 series, is under consideration.
This document does not cover all safety aspects related to maintenance.

IEC 61290-1-2:2026 applies to all commercially available optical amplifiers (OAs) and optically amplified sub-systems. It applies to OAs using optically pumped fibres (OFAs based on either rare-earth doped fibres or on the Raman effect), semiconductors (SOAs), and planar optical waveguides (POWAs). This document does not apply to polarization-maintaining optical amplifiers. This document defines uniform requirements for accurate and reliable measurements, by means of the electrical spectrum analyzer test method, of the following OA parameters, as defined in IEC 61291-1, Clause 3:
a) nominal output signal power;
b) gain;
c) reverse gain;
d) maximum gain;
e) polarization-dependent gain.
In addition, this test method provides a means for measuring the following parameters:
- maximum gain wavelength;
- gain wavelength band.
This document specifically covers single-channel amplifiers. For multichannel amplifiers, the IEC 61290-10 series applies.
NOTE 1 The applicability of the test methods described in this document to distributed Raman amplifiers is for further study.
NOTE 2 A test method for polarization-maintaining optical amplifiers is for further study.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of information on the applicability of this document to the scope;
b) harmonization of the scope with the IEC 61290-1 series;
c) addition of safety recommendations to Clause 4 and Clause 5;
d) correction of an error in Clause 7, item e);
e) replacement of the term "wavelength measurement accuracy" with "wavelength accuracy".

IEC 63494-1:2026 specifies the safety requirements for electro-mechanical interfaces connecting lighting system devices to luminaires. These interfaces are used to mechanically connect, electrically power, and enable communication of lighting system devices on luminaires. Electro-mechanical interfaces up to and including 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC are included. This document specifies safety related mechanical, electrical, ambient conditions, and construction requirements for the interface components including protective covers. Specific requirements for the devices that can utilize the interface such as sensors, communication modules, cameras, etc., are not within the scope of this document.

IEC 60743:2013 applies to the terminology used to describe tools, devices, equipment and methods used in live working. It standardizes the name of tools, devices and equipment and permits their identification by providing definitions and illustrations. It contains some example illustrations. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 2001, and its Amendment 1:2008.This edition constitutes a technical revision which includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: the clause 2 has been simplified and refers directly to IEC 60050-651; some definitions have been moved to specific existing clauses. This new edition is complementary to IEC 60050-651. Different publications under the responsibility of TC 78 include terms and its definitions. IEC 60050-651 (IEV 651) provides precise, brief and correct definitions of internationally accepted concepts in the field of live working, and specifies the terms by which these defined concepts are known. Electropedia gives access to the terms and definitions of IEC 60050-651 (http://www.electropedia.org/). Each product standard gives definitions necessary for the understanding of certain terms used in a specific context. The IEC Glossary (http://std.iec.ch/glossary) gives on-line access to the information.

IEC 63378-6:2026 specifies a thermal resistance and capacitance model for semiconductor packages. This model is named the digital transformation using thermal resistance and capacitance (DXRC) model. It predicts transient temperature at junction and measurement points.
This document applies to semiconductor packages such as TO-252, TO-263, and HSOP. It supports single chip packages dissipated heat from single package surface.

IEC TS 61851-27:2026, in combination with IEC 61851-1 or IEC 61851-23, gives the requirements for EV supply equipment with automatic docking and undocking functions (aEVSE) of a vehicle coupler according to IEC 62196-2, IEC 62196-3 or IEC TS 62196-3-1 for power transfer with electrically propelled road vehicles according to ISO TS 5474-5.
Use of aEVSE with the megawatt charging system is under consideration.
This document provides requirements for aEVSE with a single vehicle connector.
Requirements for aEVSE with more than one vehicle connector are under consideration.
This document only applies to aEVSE with automatic couplers of category 1: using vehicle couplers defined by IEC 62196-2, IEC 62196-3 or IEC TS 62196-3-1.
This document only specifies automatic conductive energy transfer using a vehicle connector and a vehicle inlet; it does not specify automatic conductive power transfer using a plug and a socket-outlet.
This document does not apply to aEVSE with automatic couplers of category 2: using an electro-mechanical interface defined by EN 50696.
This document does not apply to aEVSE with automatic coupler of category 3 (see IEC TS 61851-26).
EMC requirements for EV supply equipment are defined in IEC 61851-21-2.
Interoperable communication for docking and undocking between an aEVSE and an EV, extending the communication between an EV supply equipment and an EV as specified in IEC 61851-1, IEC 61851-23, IEC 61851-24 and the ISO 15118 series, is under consideration.
This document does not cover all safety aspects related to maintenance

IEC 63601:2026 covers SiC-based PECS devices having a gate dielectric region biased to turn devices on and off. This typically refers to MOS devices such as MOSFETs and IGBTs. In this document, only NMOS (N-type MOS) devices are discussed as these are dominant for power device applications; however, the procedures apply to PMOS (P-type MOS) devices as well.
This document does not define device failure criteria, acceptable use conditions or acceptable lifetime targets. That is up to the device manufacturers and users. However, it provides stress procedures such that the threshold voltage stability over time as affected by gate bias and temperature can be demonstrated and evaluated.

IEC TS 62885-1:2026 specifies the physical characteristics of test equipment and material used in tests common to several products covered by IEC 62285 series for surface cleaning appliances. In addition, it provides guidance regarding the evaluation of Wilton and other types of carpets to determine their acceptability for testing and regarding the pre-treatment of test dust.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2020.
This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Almost all of the test equipment is adopted from IEC 62885-2:2021.
b) Test equipment and materials for wet cleaning is included.
c) A description of the verification of an in-house reference vacuum cleaner is added.
d) Information about the reference vacuum cleaner system RSB is added.

IEC TS 60825-13:2026 provides manufacturers, test houses, safety personnel, and others with practical guidance on methods to perform radiometric measurements or analyses to establish the emission level of laser energy or power in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014. The measurement procedures described in this document are guidance for classification of laser products in accordance with IEC 60825‑1:2014. It is possible that other procedures are better or more appropriate.
Information is provided for calculating accessible emission limits (AELs) and maximum permissible exposures (MPEs), since some parameters used in calculating the limits are dependent upon other measured quantities.
This document applies to lasers, including extended sources and laser arrays. The procedures described in this document for extended source viewing conditions can yield more conservative results than when using more rigorous methods.
NOTE Work continues on more complex source evaluations and will be provided as international agreement on the methods is reached.
This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC TR 60825-13 published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC TR 60825-13:2011:
a) minor changes and additions have been made in the definitions;
b) classification flow has been updated;
c) apparent source sections have been clarified;
d) scanning has been updated;
e) more examples and useful conversions have been added to the annexes.

IEC TS 60364-7-725:2026 provides additional requirements for the design, erection and verification of electrical installations applicable for resilient power supply systems that must be operational in a time of disaster. It specifies additional requirements for
– generating sets,
– a circuit concerning external generating sets, and
– circuits of an installation to be supplied
so as to prevent or limit the effects of a natural disaster such as
– earthquake,
– flood damage, or
– wind hazard (e.g. tropical cyclone such as hurricane, typhoon).

IEC TS 62786-42:2026 defines minimum requirements for AC voltage measurement used to control distributed energy resources (DER) and loads connected to distribution networks.
This document specifies the characteristics of voltage magnitude measurement to evaluate their performances (including voltage and frequency measuring range, accuracy, voltage and frequency operating range, resolution, etc).
This document describes the main use cases of voltage measurement, with associated level of performances.
This document describes the principle of functional tests to evaluate the specified characteristics and defines the influencing factors that affect these performances, under steady state or dynamic conditions.
This document defines the functional requirements applicable to voltage measurement which can be embedded inside DER or loads controller or performed as an external control system. In the case of DER, this document is a subpart of requirements which are defined in the other parts of the IEC 62786 series.
This document is applicable to DER and loads regardless of voltage level at the point of connection to the distribution grid.
This document does not specify hardware, software or a method for voltage measurement. It does not specify tests linked to environmental conditions associated to hardware devices (climatic, mechanical stress, electromagnetic compatibility test, etc).