Article #1500 - EIA
Although the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) does not have its own standards developing committees, all work is done in the various associations-Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) or others, as the official United States Technical Advisory Group (US TAG) in certain areas, they are highly responsible for standards development within the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC25, the key international SDO committee establishing international home and building automation standards.
EIA & CEA & TIA Standards
| EIA, Electronic Industries Alliance | |
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| Overview |
In 1997, EIA changed from the Electronic Industries Association to the Electronic Industries Alliance, an alliance of 5 trade associations. The two associations within the EIA which are significant for GridWise are:
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| Significance for GridWise™ | Average |
| Industry Sector(s) | Electronics, Buildings, Home, Telecommunications |
| Geopolitical Reach | International, US, Europe,... |
| Type of Standards Body | ANSI Accredited SDO |
| Relevant Standards and Work Groups |
All standards developing work is done in the various associations of the EIA, but as US TAG, they are responsible for standards development within the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC25, the key international SDO committee for international home and building automation standards, covering:
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| Design Center |
Umbrella structure to CEA & TIA (does not develop standards directly). |
| Interrelations |
EIA's International Standardization Section is responsible for the management of 10 international secretariats and over thirty US TAGs. Most importantly, EIA manages the US TAGs for:
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| Contact Information | EIA: Electronic Industries Alliance |