Ebwh287 2021 Updated May 2026

The IEEE P287 Working Group, consisting of leading specialists in measurement and connector design, restructured the standard into three distinct, complementary documents to make it more applicable to modern engineering practices. 1. IEEE Std 287.1™-2021: Connector Specifications

3. IEEE Std 287.3™-2021: Guidelines and Reference Procedures

Standardization of color codes for quick identification. Key Changes and Improvements The 2021 series modernized the standards by: Including new connector sizes not available in 2007.