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1998 Third Edition 2013

FDA recognition 13-65 · UL · Software/Informatics

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Recognition number 13-65
Designation 1998 Third Edition 2013
Title Standards for Safety Software in Programmable Components, Second Edition. [This Standard contains revisions through and including October 28, 2008]
Standards developer Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Specialty area Software/Informatics
Date of entry Jul 9, 2014
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 These requirements apply to non-networked embedded software residing in programmable components performing safety-related functions whose failure is capable of resulting in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 1.2 This is a reference standard in which the requirements are to be…

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