IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) A worldwide not-for-profit professional association for the advancement of technology.The IEEE establishes standards and otherwise serves as a leading technical authority in areas including aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomed-ical engineering, electric power, and consumer electronics. In telecommunications, the IEEE is most notable for its 802 Working Group, which set local and metropolitan area network (LAN and MAN) standards.The 74570c09.qxd 9/11/07 12:22 PM Page 237 |