What is BS EN 61988-1 - Terminology and letter symbols of PDP about? 
Plasma televisions were the first large flat panel displays released to the public. BS EN 61988-1 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of plasma display panels (PDP).
BS EN 61988-1 gives the preferred terms, their definitions and symbols for colour AC PDP with the object of using the same terminology when publications are prepared in different countries. The annexes of BS EN 61988-1 provide guidance on the technology.
Who is BS EN 61988-1 - Terminology and letter symbols of PDP for? 
BS EN BS EN 61988-1 on the terminology and letter symbols of PDP is useful for: 
- Manufacturers and suppliers of plasma display devices
- Manufacturers and suppliers of electronic equipment and components
- Manufacturers and suppliers of optoelectronic and semiconductor devices
- Product development teams
- Maintenance and augmentation teams  
- Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices 
- Fault management teams
- Quality control personnel
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 61988-1 - Terminology and letter symbols of PDP?
Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. PDP use small cells containing ionized gas that responds to electric fields. There are certain standardized specifications contributing to the performance of a PDP.
BS EN 61988-1 discusses terms and definitions that depict a user-friendly idea of PDP. BS EN 61988-1 also provides users with symbols and technological details which contribute to the performance characteristics of PDP, ensuring their reliability. The guidelines in BS EN 61988-1 help you perceive the terminology and letter symbols of PDP that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 61988-1:2011 supersedes EN 61988-1:2003. BS EN 61988-1:2011 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 61988-1:2003. These include: 
- Additional terms were added in Clause 3.
