I agree with what appears to be a growing consensus in the replies to your question: YES, students should be made aware that it is necesary to consider electrical safety, EMC and national homologation requirements for network protection with regards to the equipment they design or otherwise deal with, as well as the fact that 'voluntary' and 'performance' standards also exist; YES, they should be made aware that there are various methods, some examples of which should be given, of demonstrating/declaring that these considerations have been taken into account; YES, they should be told that various governments mandate that various steps be taken, including certification, attestation by company officers, etc. that the appopriate methods have been used; YES, they should be taught how the governments use their mandate, eg through control of imports, sale, etc.; NO, I don't think that undue time should begiven to any specific standard or requirement, except to serve as an example. Perhaps Part 68, IEC 950, K.21 and the LVD could be used to provide flavour, to note the type of language used, etc. Regards, Frank McCaughey, Consultant [email protected]
