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List of Iec Standards
List of Iec Standards
IEC 60898-1 Electrical accessories. Circuit breakers for overcurrent protection for
household and similar installations. Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation (IEC
60898-1:2002, modified)
IEC 60906 IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes
IEC 60906-1: Plugs and socket-outlets 16 A 250 V AC
This is the system the IEC recommends as the worldwide standard for countries using
220-240 V AC. Switzerland uses already a very similar plug.
IEC 60906-2: Plugs and socket-outlets 15 A 125 V AC
This is the system used in the United States, Canada, and Japan.