IEEE 319-1971

IEEE 319-1971 is the standard on magnetostrictive materials: piezomagnetic nomenclature, providing a common technical language for describing these materials and their related properties. It helps engineers, designers, and technical buyers communicate clearly when working with components, circuits, devices, and systems that rely on magnetostrictive behavior. By defining terminology for piezomagnetic concepts, IEEE 319-1971 supports consistent documentation, comparison, and interpretation of material data in engineering work.

IEEE 319-1971 overview

This standard focuses on nomenclature for magnetostrictive materials, with particular attention to piezomagnetic terminology used in technical discussions and documentation. In practice, it serves as a reference for naming and describing material behavior rather than specifying a device design or test method. That makes IEEE 319-1971 useful wherever magnetostrictive effects must be identified, recorded, or compared with precision across engineering teams, specifications, and procurement records.

Typical use cases

IEEE 319-1971 is typically used when preparing specifications, reading technical literature, or comparing magnetostrictive material data for components and systems. It can be relevant to sensor development, actuator-related work, transducer design, and other applications where piezomagnetic effects are part of the engineering analysis. The standard is also useful in laboratories, design reviews, and purchasing workflows where consistent terminology helps reduce misunderstanding about material characteristics and intended use.

Why this standard matters

Clear nomenclature is important when a material’s performance depends on magnetostrictive or piezomagnetic behavior. IEEE 319-1971 helps reduce ambiguity in engineering records, which can improve design control, testing communication, and supplier documentation. For organizations working with related components or subsystems, the standard supports more reliable comparison of technical data and can lower the risk of misinterpretation during specification review, qualification, or compliance checking.

• Magnetostrictive materials terminology
• Piezomagnetic nomenclature reference
• Engineering documentation consistency
• Component and system specification support