Where are IEEE standards used?

The IEEE standards development process is rooted in consensus, due process, openness, right to appeal and balance . It adheres to and supports the principles and requirements of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations.

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) is a globally recognized standards-setting body within IEEE . It develops consensus standards through an open process that engages industry and brings together a broad stakeholder community.

Essentially, the IEEE 802 standards help make sure internet services and technologies follow a set of recommended practices so network devices can all work together smoothly . IEEE 802 is divided into 22 parts that cover the physical and data-link aspects of networking.

IEEE standards are integral to modern infrastructure . Communications networks are one example: It is estimated that 98% of all internet traffic crosses an IEEE 802 standard-based network, some of the most well-known examples being IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet™) and IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi™) networks.