IEC 61938:2013

Multimedia systems - Guide to the recommended characteristics of analogue interfaces to achieve interoperability

OVERVIEW

IEC 61938:2013 gives guidance on current practice for the characteristics of multimedia analogue interfaces to achieve interoperability between equipment from different manufacturers. It is not a performance standard. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1996 and constitutes a technical revision. It includes the following significant technical changes:
- the values in each table were chosen with respect to the state of the art and representative of best practice in industry;
- plug-in power systems and soundcard power systems are added;
- a new subclause 12.3 has been created: Interoperability of portable audio headphones/earphones and portable audio equipment;
- a new Annex A describing pairing and screening of conductors is added;
- a new Annex B describing phantom power variants for specialized applications is also added.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Withdrawn - 02 Jan 2026
Edition 2013
No. of Pages 71
ICS Classification 35.200 Interface and interconnection equipment
33.160.01 Audio, video and audiovisual systems in general
Committee TC 100
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption IEC : 0