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What is IEEE

Last Updated : 26 Sep, 2025

IEEE stands for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. It is a professional association with a nonprofit organization with its headquarter in New York in the United States of America. It is composed of engineers, scientists, allied professionals, advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity.

Note: IEEE mainly focuses on the areas of Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology. 

History of IEEE

The IEEE was officially established on January 1, 1963, following the merger of two prominent institutions:

  • AIEE (American Institute of Electrical Engineers), founded in 1884, and
  • IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers), founded in 1912.

At its inception, IEEE had approximately 150,000 members, with around 140,000 based in the United States. Over the decades, IEEE has expanded its reach globally, becoming the leading organization in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology.

Key Characteristics of IEEE Standards

IEEE plays a vital role in setting industry standards, especially in computer networking. The core characteristics of IEEE standards include:

  • Compatibility: IEEE standards are designed to achieve performance comparable to Ethernet, catering to current network traffic demands.
  • Technical Societies: IEEE consists of 39 specialized societies, each focused on a specific technical domain.
  • Media: IEEE standards specify the physical media used for data transmission, such as twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, and fiber optics.
  • Speed: Data transfer speeds defined in IEEE standards typically range in Mbps, but in advanced systems can reach Gbps.
  • Access Method: IEEE standards define methods for accessing transmission channels, controlling how data is sent and received in a network.
  • Topology: IEEE standards guide the implementation of network topologies, particularly in LAN environments.

List of IEEE standards 

IEEE has defined a comprehensive set of standards known as the IEEE 802 standards, widely used in computer networking. Below is a summarized list:

IEEE StandardDescription
IEEE 802For LAN/MAN networks
IEEE 802.1Standards for LAN/MAN management and bridging and remote media access control bridging.
IEEE 802.2For Logical Link Control connectivity.
IEEE 802.3Standards for CSMA/CD.
IEEE 802.4Standards for the token passing bus access.
IEEE 802.5For communication between LAN and MAN, and standard for token ring access.
IEEE 802.6For exchanging information between systems
IEEE 802.7For broadband LAN cable
IEEE 802.8For Fiber-optic connection
IEEE 802.9For integrated services, like voice-over video, etc.
IEEE 802.10For security implementation in LAN/MAN
IEEE 802.11For WiFi or Wireless Networking
IEEE 802.12For demand Priority Access Method
IEEE 802.14For Cable TV broadband communications
IEEE 802.15.2For Bluetooth and Wifi co-existence mechanism
IEEE 802.15.4For Wireless Sensors or Control Systems
IEEE 802.15.6For Wireless Body Area Network, like Bluetooth low energy 
IEEE 802.16For Wireless Network connectivity, like WiMax
IEEE 802. 24To facilitate collaboration and coordination among all IEEE 802 standards
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