IEC 60317-0-2:2013 specifies the general requirements of enamelled rectangular copper winding wires. The range of nominal conductor dimensions is given in the relevant specification sheet. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997, Amendment 1:1999 and Amendment 2:2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - addition of 3.2.2, transferring general winding wire requirements from the scope; - correction to Table 7 units; - change to Clause 15 requirements with a simple reference to IEC 60172; - deletion of Annex E. Key words: requirements of enamelled rectangular copper winding wires