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Geneva, Switzerland - August 6, 2024- The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) today announced the publication of the first international standard fully developed using the innovative Online Standards Development (OSD) platform. The publication of IEC 60512-28-100:2024 represents a landmark achievement for the international standards community. <_o3a_p>

It promises to set international standards development on a more collaborative, more efficient path for the future and demonstrates the IEC's commitment to modernizing and streamlining the standards development process for everyone.<_o3a_p>

IEC 60512-28-100:2024, Connectors for electrical and electronic equipment - Tests and measurements - Part 28-100: Signal integrity tests up to 2 000 MHz - Tests 28a to 28g, is the result of dedicated work by IEC Technical Committee 48/Subcommittee 48B (TC 48/SC 48B). This standard sets new benchmarks for signal integrity testing, ensuring high performance and reliability in connectors for electrical and electronic equipment.<_o3a_p>

The OSD platform, a joint initiative by the IEC and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), provides standards developers with new digital tools to streamline the process of drafting and editing international standards. The platform enhances efficiency and collaboration throughout the process, from the preparation of a standard to its final publication.<_o3a_p>

Philippe Metzger, the IEC Secretary-General, commented on this milestone: "The publication of IEC 60512-28-100:2024 on the OSD platform is a testament to the IEC's dedication to innovation and excellence. This achievement not only highlights the capabilities of the OSD platform but also sets a precedent for future standards development".

<_o3a_p>"It was great to be part of the development process of the OSD platform, from an early adaptor to the first IEC standard developed completely online" said SC 48B project leader Peter Fischer. <_o3a_p>The learning curve was steep and the collaboration with the IEC OSD team always very fruitful, as we could directly impact the further development, which was very motivating.

<_o3a_p>"S<_o3a_p>C 48B was able to work with this tool successfully and I am convinced that every team can succeed. We are looking forward to start soon our next projects on the OSD platform", Mr Fischer added.

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The OSD platform enhances the accuracy and quality of standards while simplifying the development process by facilitating real-time collaboration, streamlined document management and integrated tools. The benefits of working on the OSD platform include: <_o3a_p>

• enabling authors to focus on content

• streamlining the authoring process,<_o3a_p>

• facilitating collaboration and consensus building

• full integration into the IEC ecosystem

• having the full standards development workflow in a single online tool

• easier commenting and comment resolution.<_o3a_p>

OSD now sits at the heart of the IEC's offer and will continue to form the basis for the development of new standards that are aimed at addressing challenges across the electrotechnical spectrum. The use of OSD will help to ensure that the standards the world needs for the safe and sustainable use of electrical and electronic technology can be developed in a way that integrates international technical expertise in timely and efficient manner. <_o3a_p>

More information about IEC 60512-28-100 and the OSD platform can be found on the IEC website.