USNC TAG for IEC TC 113

This is the home page for the U.S. National Committee Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee 113 (TC 113), Nanotechnology standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems.

The TC 113 TAG is the vehicle by which U.S. manufacturers of nano-enabled electrotechnical products create a favorable international business model for their companies and their industry. This is because the TAG is the forum for developing standards for the characterization of nanoscale-attributes and the reliability and durability of nano-scale subassemblies.

Historically, standards have driven the commercial landscape and have accelerated the commercialization and mass production of new technologies. Nanotechnology for the electrical and electronic sectors will be no different. The U.S. has the largest nanotechnology manufacturing base in the world. This presents us with countless opportunities for breakthroughs from industry and the scientific community that will lead to safer and more functional electrotechnical products, including renewable sources of electricity for home and transportation needs, flexible video displays, and compact electronic devices.

Mass manufacture of these products will translate to more U.S. jobs and improved U.S. competitiveness in the international marketplace. But if we are not proactive in standardization work for this emerging field, other countries and regions around the world will prevail in setting those standards for us and put us at a competitive disadvantage as mass production expands. Nanomaterial suppliers and product development experts in nano-electrotechnical measurements and performance assessments are urged to join the TC 113 TAG and help the U.S. lead in this vital work.

TAG members: Click here for the members-only pages.

Technical Advisor - Dr. Brent Segal
TAG Secretary - Mike Leibowitz

TC 113 Scope

Standardization of the technologies relevant to electrical and electronic products and systems in nanotechnology, in close cooperation with other committees of the IEC and ISO TC 229.

Click here to learn about IEC TC 113, including officers, member countries and the Committee's current Strategic Business Plan.

TC 113 Structure

TC 113 is composed of the following:

IEC TC 113-ISO TC 229 Joint Working Group 1 (JWG1), Terminology
IEC TC 113-ISO TC 229 Joint Working Group 2 (JWG2), Measurement and instrumentation
IEC TC 113 Working Group 3 (WG3), Performance assessment
WG3 Task Group 1, TC 113 Nanoelectronics standards roadmap
WG3 Task Group 2, IEC Technical Report for nanoscale contacts and interconnects

Click here to view a presentation on the TC 113 structure and work program made by former TC 113 Chairman Dr. J. Thomas Chapin before the IEC Standardization Management Board at its February 12, 2008 meeting in Geneva. Use normal view to see the explanatory notes for each slide.

TC 113 Program of Work

TC 113 is engaged in the following work projects:

IEC PAS 62565-2-1: Blank detail specification for single-wall carbon nanotubes for electrotechnical applications.
This is a published Publicly Available Specification. Work continues to make this a Technical Specification.

IEC/ISO 62607-2-1, Nanomanufacturing - Key control characteristics - Part 2-1: Carbon nanotubes - Film resistance.
This will be published in the first quarter of 2012.

IEC 62607-3-1, Nanomanufacturing - Key control characteristics - Part 3-1: Luminescent nanoparticles - Quantum efficiency.
The first Committee Draft is out for comment until February 3, 2012.

IEC 62607-4-1, Nanomanufacturing - Key control characteristics - Part 4-1 Cathode nanomaterials for lithium ion batteries - Electrochemical characterization, 2-electrode cell method.
This is a new work item proposal

IEC/IEEE TS 62659, Large scale manufacturing of nanoelectronics.
The first Committee Draft is out for comment until January 20, 2012.

IEC 62xxx, Technical Report on nanoscale contacts and interconnects.
Publication is expected in the first quarter 2012.

IEC 62xxx, Technical Report for the TC 113 Nanoelectronics standardization roadmap.
Publication is expected in the second quarter 2012.

IEC/ISO TS 13278, Determination of metal impurities in carbon nanotubes using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy.
Publication is expected in the first quarter 2012.

IEC/ISO TS 62622, Artificial gratings used in nanotechnology - Description and measurement of dimensional quality parameters.
Publication is expected in 2012.

ISO/IEC TS 10797, Technical Specification for Characterization of single-wall carbon nanotubes using transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

This specification will be published shortly.

ISO/IEC 80004-9, Nanotechnologies - Vocabulary - Electrotechnical products and systems

This is in the working draft stage

ISO/IEC 80004-10, Nanotechnologies - Vocabulary - Photonic components and systems
This is in the working draft stage

12 - Synergistic activity with the ANSI Accredited U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 229, Nanotechnologies pertaining to JWG1 and JWG2.

Become a TAG member today!

Why should you become a TAG member?  Because standardization drives the commercial landscape.  Whoever drives standards holds the high ground on the commercialization of their products.  If you don't drive, you follow!

Membership on the TC 113 TAG affords you a voice in IEC standards work, including:

- Access to the members-only pages including TC 113 working documents
- Voting rights in the formulating of U.S. National Committee positions
- The opportunity to introduce or contribute to new work proposals
- The opportunity to comment on working drafts
- Eligibility to lead in standards projects
- Representation in international working groups and plenary sessions

Membership is open to all U.S. stakeholders in nano-electrotechnology, but requires application through the TAG Secretary and Technical Advisor, and approval by the TAG membership.

TAG activities are governed by its approved Operating Procedures.

Contact us to join or for questions.  When formally requesting membership, please complete and submit a TAG application along with your professional resume and organizational letter of support.

Events Calendar

June 13-16, 2011
Nanotech 2011 in Boston, MA
TC 113 TAG in Boston

June 14, 2011
IEC TC 113 TAG
IEC/IEEE JPT 62659, Large scale manufacturing for nanoelectronics
both in Boston, MA with Nanotech 2011

September 6, 2011
IEC/IEEE JPT 62659 web conference
IEC TC 113 TAG teleconference

October 24-28, 2011
IEC General Meeting
Melbourne, Australia

November 8-11, 2011
IEC TC 113 Plenary Meeting and TC 113 Project Team meetings
Shenzhen, China

November 28-December 2, 2011
MRS Fall Meeting and Exhibit
Boston, MA

December 16, 2011
TC 113 TAG teleconference at 1:30 p.m. EST

May 22-25, 2012
TC 113 Project Team meetings
Tokyo, Japan

June 18-21, 2012
Nanotech Conference and Expo 2012
Santa Clara, CA

October 15-19, 2012
IEC TC 113 Plenary Meeting and TC 113 Project Team meetings
in the USA (meeting site TBD)

October 8-12, 2012
IEC General Meeting
Oslo, Norway