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Glossary
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A
AC Alternating Current
C
CE Conformité Européenne, European conformity in French.
D
DC Direct Current
E
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
I
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission is an international
standards organization that prepares and publishes
International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related
technologies.
IP International Protection Rating, sometimes also interpreted as
Ingress Protection Rating, consists of the letters IP followed by
two digits and an optional letter. It classifies the degrees of
protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects
(including body parts like hands and fingers), dust, accidental
contact, and water in electrical enclosures.
L
LVD Low Voltage Directive