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Description

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No current

The article has no connection to the power grid.

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Built-in

The article has a fixed power cable

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USB

Socket for USB cable

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EC-60320 C1

Socket for electric shavers. These are somewhat similar to the C7 connector, but have no waist.

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EC60320 C5

Commonly referred to as a "clover-leaf" or "Mickey Mouse". Used for many switched-mode power supplies for notebooks.

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EC-60320 C7

Socket for small appliances. Commonly referred to as "figure 8" or "infinity" in the UK.

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EC60320 C13

Very common on personal computers and peripherals. Mainly used for the power connection of devices which do not generate any significant heat during operation.

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EC60320 C15

For use in high-temperature settings (for example electric kettle, computer networking closets).

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EC60320 C15A

For use in very-high-temperature settings, such as some stage lighting instruments. Similar to C15/C16, but the top is narrowed to exclude the C15 cord connector.

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EC60320 C17

Socket for cold appliance plug without earthing contact.

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Others

“Others" includes all connector types that are not included in the list.

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