Clause 3 – How to understand the definition of “electronic component”

electronic circuit: circuit incorporating at least one electronic component.

The standard references electronic circuits in clause 19.11, clause 19.11.1, and clause 22.5. These requirements are additional to those for electronic circuits. The standard recognizes that electronic circuits alone cannot provide adequate protection. Electronic circuits may be susceptible to interference and malfunction, or they may be easily damaged and must operate under certain conditions.