IEC 62899-101-2019 PDF

Full title and description

IEC 62899-101:2019 — Printed electronics - Part 101: Terminology - Vocabulary. This international standard defines and clarifies terms used specifically in the field of printed electronics, covering terminology for materials, printing processes and print characterization that are of particular importance to printed devices, while excluding terms already established for conventional electronics or general printing where no change in definition is necessary.

Abstract

IEC 62899-101:2019 is a vocabulary/terminology document produced by IEC Technical Committee TC 119 (Printed Electronics). It provides a consistent set of definitions to support clear communication among designers, manufacturers, test houses, standards writers and researchers working in printed electronics. The standard focuses on terms that are specific to printed devices and processes and intentionally omits already-established definitions from conventional electronics and general printing that remain unchanged.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (active publication).
• Publication date: 14 October 2019.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), TC 119 Printed Electronics.
• ICS / categories: 01.040.31 (Electronics — Vocabularies).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2019).
• Number of pages: 21 pages (IEC webstore listing). Note: some national catalogues list 24 pages for the BS-adopted version.

Scope

This part of the IEC 62899 series establishes terms and definitions used specifically for printed electronics. It addresses terminology related to materials (inks, substrates, functional layers), printing technologies and processes (inkjet, screen, gravure, etc.), and print and device characterization (electrical, mechanical and visual attributes as applicable to printed devices). It explicitly excludes terms already defined for conventional electronics or in general printing standards where those definitions remain valid for printed electronics without modification.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized vocabulary for printed-electronics materials (conductive, semiconductive and dielectric inks; substrate types and treatments).
• Definitions for common printing processes and deposit methods used in printed electronics (inkjet, screen, flexographic, gravure, aerosol, etc.).
• Terms for print-layer characteristics and characterization metrics relevant to printed devices (layer uniformity, sheet resistance, edge waviness and related attributes).
• Device- and application-level terminology that differentiates printed-electronics concepts from conventional electronics nomenclature.
• Non-prescriptive: the document provides terminology and definitions rather than performance requirements or test methods. For measurement methods and test specifications, refer to other parts of the IEC 62899 series.

Typical use and users

Used by standards writers, test laboratories, material and equipment manufacturers, R&D teams, product designers and academic researchers in printed electronics. It supports contract and specification writing, technical reports, test protocols and cross-disciplinary communications where a consistent vocabulary reduces ambiguity. Procurement and regulatory professionals in industries adopting printed electronic technologies will also refer to this vocabulary when specifying requirements.

Related standards

IEC 62899 is a multipart series covering printed electronics; related parts address materials, measurement methods, printability and quality assessment (for example IEC 62899-201, IEC 62899-202, IEC 62899-302 and parts on printability and quality). For measurement and test methods, see other parts of the IEC 62899 family developed by TC 119.

Keywords

Printed electronics; terminology; vocabulary; IEC 62899; inks; conductive ink; substrates; printing processes; print characterization; TC 119; definitions.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62899-101:2019 is Part 101 of the IEC 62899 series — a vocabulary/terminology standard that defines terms used in printed electronics to promote clear and consistent communication across industry, research and standards work.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions for materials, printing processes and print/device characterization terms that are specific to printed electronics, while deliberately excluding unchanged terms already defined for conventional electronics or general printing. It does not specify test methods or performance requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Standards developers, manufacturers of inks and substrates, equipment makers, test laboratories, researchers and product designers working in printed electronics; also procurement and compliance groups that need precise terminology for specifications.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 62899-101:2019 is the first edition published in October 2019. The IEC product entry lists a stability date of 2026; users should check national adoption or IEC updates for any amendments or newer editions after that date.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the multipart IEC 62899 series (TC 119) addressing printed electronics; other parts cover materials, measurement methods, equipment and quality assessment. Use Part 101 for vocabulary and the related parts for test methods and specifications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Printed electronics, terminology, vocabulary, inks, conductive ink, substrates, printing processes, print characterization, IEC 62899, TC 119.