IEC 61988-1:2011

Overview

IEC 61988-1:2011 is an international standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that defines the preferred terminology, letter symbols, and definitions related to colour AC plasma display panels (AC PDP). This second edition updates and replaces the original 2003 edition and aims to standardize terminology worldwide to promote consistent understanding and implementation in technical publications and industrial applications. The standard covers essential terms and symbols for AC PDP technology and includes informative annexes providing guidance on the technology, such as discharge characteristics, manufacturing processes, and electrical parameters.

Key Topics

• Standardized Terminology for AC PDP IEC 61988-1:2011 emphasizes uniform usage of terms such as address pulse, address electrode, address discharge, and addressing method. This helps engineers, manufacturers, and researchers communicate effectively across countries and disciplines.

• Letter Symbols The standard defines a comprehensive list of letter symbols linked to the terms used in plasma display panels. This includes symbols for voltages (e.g., address voltage Va), timing periods (e.g., address cycle period), and physical components (e.g., barrier ribs).

• Technology Guidance (Annexes) Informative annexes provide deeper insights into the AC plasma display panel technology including:

  • Discharge characteristics and voltage relationships.
  • Physical structure and fabrication details such as back plate, barrier ribs, and interconnect pads.
  • Operating methods like Address-Display Separation (ADS) and Address While Display (AWD) methods.

• Key Definitions Important terms such as address bias, address cycle period, address electrode, ageing, and annealing are meticulously defined to clarify both physical components and operational procedures in plasma display panels.

• Technical Revisions The 2011 edition expanded Clause 3 by adding new terms and improved clarity around established concepts, ensuring the standard reflects technological progress since the first edition.

Applications

• Display Manufacturing Manufacturers utilize IEC 61988-1:2011 to ensure all plasma display panels are described using consistent terminology during design, production, and quality control phases.

• Technical Documentation and Training The standard serves as a reference for technical writers and educators to produce clear, internationally harmonized documentation, training materials, and manuals concerning plasma display technologies.

• Research and Development Researchers working on plasma display optimization use the standardized terms and symbols to report findings, compare results, and collaborate globally without misunderstanding.

• Quality and Compliance Testing Test engineers rely on consistent definitions of parameters such as address voltage and black level luminance to conduct performance and compliance testing with relevant IEC and international standards.

• International Communication Facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing among manufacturers, testing labs, and regulatory organizations by removing language ambiguities in the rapidly evolving field of plasma display panel technology.

Related Standards

• IEC 61988 Series IEC 61988-1:2011 is part 1 of a multi-part series related to plasma display panels. Other parts cover methods for measuring optical and electrical properties as well as testing protocols.

• IEC 61988-2-1 Focuses on measuring methods for plasma display panels including optical and optoelectrical parameters, essential for harmonized performance evaluation alongside IEC 61988-1 terminology.

• ISO/IEC Directives IEC 61988-1:2011 is drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives Part 2, ensuring international consistency in standard development processes applicable to electrotechnical standards.

• Electropedia (IEC Online Vocabulary) IEC’s Electropedia is an invaluable online resource that complements IEC 61988-1 by offering definitions and equivalents of more than 20,000 electrical and electronic terms including those related to plasma display technologies.

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