IEEE

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What is the IEEE

The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is a professional association that performs many different functions including acting as a standards organization. The IEEE-SA oversees a number of standards important to the digital imaging industry including Firewire (IEEE 1394) and the various WiFi standards (IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, etc.). More information can be found at the following URL:

http://www.ieee.org

See Also

• IEEE 1394, Also know as Firewire and iLink, IEEE 1394 is a high-speed serial bus used by a number of digital cameras.
• IEEE 802.11g, High-speed WiFi standard used for internet access and wireless transmitters.
• IEEE 802.11b, Predecessor to 802.11g that provides similar functionality at slower rates.

External Links

• Main IEEE Website
• Miscelaneous Information
• Standards Body (IEEE-SA)