What is IEC C7?

There are 12 IEC connectors by shape; each has a different name for the Male or Female side. For example C7 is male and C8 is female, but both have the same shape connector. Below you can find a list of the IEC connectors we supply, and a diagram of each.

What is the difference between IEC C13 and C14?

C13 connectors offered by Interpower are rated at 10A/250VAC international and 15A/250VAC North America with a temperature rating of up to 70°C. C14 inlets are also rated at 10A/250VAC international and 15A/250VAC North America with a temperature rating of up to 70°C.

What does IEC cable stand for?

The International Electrotechnical Commission
The International Electrotechnical Commission, commonly known as the IEC, is the world’s leading independent non-profit international standard-setting organisation for electrical, electronic and related technologies.

What is the difference between C19 and C20?

A C20 power cord is rated by NEC up to 20 Amps in North America and by IEC up to 16 Amps in the balance of the world. C19 is rated by NEC up to 20 Amps in North America and by IEC up to 16 Amps in the balance of the world.

What uses IEC C7 power cable?

The Figure 8 style connector or IEC C7 is used by many different brands including LED LCD Smart TV, Printer, Scanner, Entertainment System, Audio Multiroom Speaker, Music System, Sound Bar, Retro Boombox, Action Keyboard, Digital Piano, Home Audio,Xbox ,PS4 etc.

What is C13 and C15?

The C13 is the common “computer” power cable we all think of when we look at devices with built-in rectifiers. The C15 is the variation with a notch that fits into higher wattage power supplies.

What does IEC C5 mean?

C5 and C6: These connectors have 3 conductors, a rated current of 2.5 amperes and a maximum temperature of 70°C. C7 and C8: These connectors have 2 conductors, a rated current of 2.5 amperes and a maximum temperature of 70°C.

What is IEC C20?

IEC 60320 C20 to C19 Power Cords, 20 Amps, 250V, 12/3 SJT. Overview. IEC C20 to C19 power cord allows you to connect your computer to a server. The IEC C19 connector mates with a C20, typically found on computer and network equipment power supplies. These C20 to C19 cords are 20A, 250V.

What is the PC power cable called?

C13/C14. C13/C14 is also called a Universal Power Cord, being the current standard for TVs and desktop computers.

Why is it called a kettle lead?

A kettle lead is known as a UK mains lead, an IEC cable or a power lead. Some people call it a kettle lead as it is pretty much the same cable used to power an electric kettle!

What is C14 and C15?

C14 to C15 cables allow you to plug a network device into an IEC320 C13 receptacle. 15A C14 to C15 Power Cords. C14 to C15 cables allow you to plug a network device into an IEC320 C13 receptacle.

Can you plug C15 into C13 socket?

C15 power cord is matched with C16 appliance inlet, shown as C15 to C16. It is noted that C15 connector also fits into C14 inlets while C13 cannot fit into C16 inlets. Because higher rated voltage power cord can be used in lower voltage equipment, not vice versa….C13 vs C15 Power Cord: What’s the Difference?

What uses C7 power cord?

C7 Power Cords: C7 Power cords are typically used to power low voltage appliances such as portable CD players, laptop power supplies, video/audio equipment, etc.

What is IEC C15?

The Lindy Hot Conditioned IEC extension cables are perfect for connecting your monitor or PC to a UPS (uninterupted power supply). The C15 connector is rated at 120° and is known as a “kettle lead”.

What is the difference between C13 and C15?

A higher temperature rating gives the C15 power cord the ability to effectively power high-temperature devices like servers, computing network closets, and more. The C15 cord has a temperature rating up to 120 degrees Celsius while the C13 cord only has a temperature rating up to 65 degrees Celsius.