IEC 60050-171:20 19给出了数字技术中使用的通用术语，以及与特定应用和相关技术相关的通用术语。本第一版取消并取代IEC 60050-101:1998的第101-12节和IEC 60050-714:1992的第714-21至714-24节。根据IEC指南108:2006，它具有水平标准的地位。该术语与IEV其他专业部分开发的术语一致。

IEC 60050-171:2019 gives the general terminology used in digital technology, as well as general terms pertaining to specific applications and associated technologies. This first edition cancels and replaces Section 101-12 of IEC 60050-101:1998 and Sections 714-21 to 714-24 of IEC 60050-714:1992. It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 108:2006. This terminology is consistent with the terminology developed in the other specialized parts of the IEV.