IEC 60320, entitled "Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes", is a set of standards published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that defines non-locking appliance couplers for connecting power supply cords to electrical appliances.

The IEC 60320 C5 is a grounded 3 Wire connector rated up to 250V and 2.5 Amps Internationally or 125V and 10 Amps in North America. The C5 mates with a C6 inlet, and is commonly used for laptop power supplies, projectors, and some televisions.

Use this IEC 60320 (IEC 320) reference chart to identify a configuration by pin array or designation. IEC designations use the nomenclature "C" followed by and odd or even number.

Feb 27, 2024 · The IEC C5, also called the "Mickey Mouse Connector," has a three-pronged female connector (c5) and a matching male connector (c6) with a central pin. It looks like the …

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Feb 4, 2010 · Basically, the C5 connector enables manufacturers to make smaller, lighter weight, less expensive power cables, because the C5 connector should never be used in a situation where overall current draw is greater than 2.5A.

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Sep 25, 2024 · IEC C5 power cord is an electronically related power supply cable that is most commonly employed in connecting electronic devices to a power supply. The connector has the shape of a clover leaf with a rounded three-claw connector compatible with an IEC C6 inlet.

A common question is "What does IEC 60320 C5, C6, C13, C14, etc. mean?" Answer: IEC = The International Electotechnical Commission. 60320 = The numeric designation for a general purpose appliance coupler.

C5 connectors offered by Interpower are rated at 2.5A/250VAC international and 2.5A/250VAC or 7A/125VAC North American with a temperature rating of up to 70°C. Rewireable construction for the C5 connector is not allowed per the IEC 60320 standards.