IEC 62106-4:2018
Radio data system (RDS) - VHF/FM sound broadcasting in the frequency range from 64,0 MHz to 108,0 MHz - Part 4: Registered code tables
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IEC 62106-4:2018 defines the registered code tables used for Radio Data System (RDS) signalling in VHF/FM sound broadcasting within the 64,0 MHz to 108,0 MHz range. For engineers, test teams, and compliance specialists, it serves as a technical reference for identifying and applying the coded data elements that support consistent broadcast data interpretation. IEC 62106-4:2018 is relevant where documented evaluation, interoperability checks, and engineering documentation depend on stable code definitions rather than informal or proprietary mappings.
Overview of IEC 62106-4:2018
As Part 4 of the IEC 62106 series, this document focuses on registered code tables rather than general system concepts. Its primary role is to support technical validation of RDS implementations by providing a controlled reference for code identification and interpretation. That makes it useful in design review, laboratory evaluation, and conformity assessment activities where the correct handling of broadcast metadata affects operational consistency and traceability across receiver, transmitter, and system integration workflows.
Compliance applications of IEC 62106-4:2018
IEC 62106-4:2018 is typically consulted when preparing technical documentation for RDS-capable broadcasting equipment, receiver testing, or system integration work involving FM sound broadcasting. It can support compliance workflows by giving procurement, engineering, and verification teams a shared reference for code-based functionality under review. In practice, it is most useful during product evaluation, test planning, and regulatory preparation where accurate use of registered tables is needed to align implementation details with the expected technical reference.
Importance of compliance with IEC 62106-4:2018
Using the registered code tables defined in IEC 62106-4:2018 helps reduce ambiguity in technical assessment and supports consistent interpretation across organizations and test environments. That consistency is valuable for quality assurance, conformity assessment preparation, and risk management because it limits errors caused by mismatched code usage or undocumented assumptions. For procurement and engineering teams, the document also provides a practical compliance reference for verifying that RDS-related functionality is implemented and reviewed against a recognized technical basis.
- Registered code tables for RDS data interpretation in FM broadcasting systems
- Useful for engineering documentation, verification activities, and technical validation
- Supports conformity assessment and procurement review for RDS-capable equipment
- Helps maintain testing consistency across laboratory and system integration workflows
- Publication Date: 2018-09-24
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 62106-4:2018 (2018-09-24)
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