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IEEE

IEEE — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

The international professional organization responsible for advancing electrical engineering, electronics and computing technologies.

Definition

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an international professional association that develops technical standards, publishes engineering research and promotes advances in electrical engineering, electronics, computing, telecommunications and related technologies. IEEE standards are widely adopted throughout industry and academia.

Why It Matters

The IEEE advances technology through internationally recognized standards, technical publications and professional collaboration.

In Practice

IEEE develops influential standards covering industrial communications, networking, software, electrical systems and emerging technologies, in addition to publishing one of the world's largest collections of engineering literature.

Common Misuse

The IEEE is a professional engineering organization that develops standards across many technical disciplines, whereas the IEC focuses on international consensus standards for electrotechnical systems.

Term Details
Synonyms:
IEEE; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; IEEE Standards
Classification:
Standards, Codes & Regulations
Organization
Intermediate
Applications

Organizations; Electrical Engineering; Professional Societies.

Where It's Used

Electrical engineering.; Electronics.; Computing.; Telecommunications.; Industrial automation.

References

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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