IEC 60958:1989
(Main)Digital audio interface
Digital audio interface
Describes a serial, unidirectional, self-clocking interface for the interconnection of digital audio equipment for consumer and professional applications. In both cases, the clock references and auxiliary information are transmitted along with the programme. Provision is also made to allow the interface to carry data related to computer software.
Interface audionumérique
Décrit une interface série, unidirectionnelle, auto-synchronisante, pour l'interconnexion des appareils audionumériques grand public et professionnels. Dans les deux cas, les références d'horloge et des informations auxiliaires sont transmises avec le programme. On a également prévu des dispositions pour acheminer des données relatives aux logiciels d'ordinateur.
General Information
- Status
- Replaced
- Publication Date
- 27-Feb-1989
- Technical Committee
- TC 100 - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
- Drafting Committee
- TA 4 - Digital system interfaces and protocols
- Current Stage
- WPUB - Publication withdrawn
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2001
- Completion Date
- 13-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60958:1989 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Digital audio interface". This standard covers: Describes a serial, unidirectional, self-clocking interface for the interconnection of digital audio equipment for consumer and professional applications. In both cases, the clock references and auxiliary information are transmitted along with the programme. Provision is also made to allow the interface to carry data related to computer software.
Describes a serial, unidirectional, self-clocking interface for the interconnection of digital audio equipment for consumer and professional applications. In both cases, the clock references and auxiliary information are transmitted along with the programme. Provision is also made to allow the interface to carry data related to computer software.
IEC 60958:1989 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.160.01 - Audio, video and audiovisual systems in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60958:1989 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60958-4:1999, IEC 60958-1:1999, IEC 60958-3:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
IEC Publication 958
Publication 958 de la CEI
(First edition - 1989)
(Première édition - 1989)
Amendment 2 (1995)
Amendement 2 (1995)
Interface audionumérique Digital audio interface
C O R R I G E N D U M 1
Page 5
Page 4
In figure C.1, to the right hand side of
En figure C.1, tout à droite du schéma,
diagram, add the legend to vertical arrows
ajouter la légende de la flèche verticale
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