IEEE Standards Association

IEEE, as a developer of technical standards, has grown since it was formed in 1884. Today, it has an active portfolio of about 1300 standards, both completed and under development. Major IEEE standards include:

* The IEEE 802® wired and wireless networking standards for telecommunications (e.g., IEEE 802.11™ for local area networks, aka Wi-Fi).
* The IEEE 1394™ standard, commonly called Firewire, for the serial buses that connect computer systems and peripherals.
* The 13 Color Books, which are industry-proven standards tools for engineers involved in electrical power production, distribution and utilization in commercial and industrial power systems.
* The National Electric Safety Code®, which sets electrical construction standards.
* IEEE 1512™ standards for efficient communications in managing accidents, planned roadway closures, disasters and other transportation-related events.
* Software engineering standards, which are used throughout industry to maximize software development investments.

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IEEE, as a developer of technical standards, has grown since it was formed in 1884. Today, it has an active portfolio of about 1300 standards, both completed and under development. Major IEEE standards include:

* The IEEE 802® wired and wireless networking standards for telecommunications (e.g., IEEE 802.11™ for local area networks, aka Wi-Fi).
* The IEEE 1394™ standard, commonly called Firewire, for the serial buses that connect computer systems and peripherals.
* The 13 Color Books, which... (read more)