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In the general hierarchy of standards, TCO'03/TCO99 is the highest level of certification.
Next is TCO95, which is "better" than TCO92, which, in turn, is better than MPRII. Below,
we compare the standards in each category.
-TCO 92 Phase out: June 30, 2000
-TCO 95 Will be end December 31, 2003
Emissions:
MPRII: Set low emission rules for visual displays.
TCO92: Imposed more stringent standards than MPRII.
TCO95: Further toughened TCO92 rules.
TCO99: Delineated even more severe standards and test procedures than TCO95.
TCO'03: Same as TCO99 standard + Testing uncertainty.
Safety:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92/95/99/03: All set requirements.
Energy Saving:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W
TCO95: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W
TCO99: Standby mode < 15W, Off mode < 5W
TCO'03:Standby mode < 15W, Off mode < 5W
Visual Ergonomics:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92: No requirement.
TCO95: Set ergonomic rules including minimum contrast level, flicker and jitter.
TCO99: Tightened TCO95 rules.
TCO'03: Tighten TCO99 rule for CRT and new requirement of screen color for TFT LCD
Monitors.
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