Power Supply

Designation

Description

Illustration

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.

EC60320 C5

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

EC-60320 C7

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

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.

EC60320 C15

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

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.

EC60320 C17

Socket for cold appliance plug without earthing contact.

Others

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

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