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There is an array of power cords available in the market. It can get quite perplexing to choose the one that will fit your needs. In order to know more about them, you must have more information about these cords. This article will acquaint you with   IEC C13   and   IEC C15   power cords   and how they are different from each other. But before that, let us understand what IEC is. IEC stands for International Electrotechnical Commission. Every cord is standardized by IEC before it is introduced in the market. These cords use the letter “C” which is followed by the number in their cords. Let’s get back to understanding the difference between IEC-C13 and C15 connectors. Some of them are mentioned below. Difference of a Notch One of the most apparent differences between the two connectors is the notch on C15 connector. Although C15 looks quite similar to C13, it has a little groove opposite the earth. The IEC-C15 connectors also work in the C14 outlets. B...

If you deal in cable and connectors, you must have come across the term DB9 Connector. This connector is named like that because of its trapezoidal shape that looks like letter "D". It has been designed in such a way that it can work with EIA/TIA 232 serial interface standard and used for Serial Asynchronous Data Transmission. You will find DB9 Connectors used with computer, audio/video, and data applications. DB9 ports were quite popular during the initial years; but with the introduction of usb, firewire etc its popularity declined. The RS 232 is the recommended standard for enabling serial data transfer between DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment) and DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). When you buy these connectors, you can recognize them by the letters A to E that denote the shell size and also by the number of pins. M or F indicates whether it is a male or a female connector. Let us know more about these connectors, their types, electrical specifications and ...

Angle power cords can be used for a variety of electrical devices, but is mostly used for computers. The angle of such cords is helpful in routing the cords in tight spaces or corners. The best part about Angled Power Cords is that they provide a lot of convenience. They’re perfect when you want to use power cords in confined places. Moreover, you do not have to place any stress on the power cord conductors. These cords also save a lot of space when it comes to placing the equipment in an unusual position, such as behind home furniture or a space having limited clearance. The term “right angle” is used to describe a 90-degree angle (or elbow). However, it is designed in four different directions: left, right, up and down. Right angled power cords can be recognized based on two aspects: one, the position of the ground pin, and two, the direction in which the cord trails from the vantage point when you connect it to a power source. In order to understand right angle power cor...

CAT6 Ethernet Cable is one of the most popular Ethernet cables. It was standardized by Electronic Industries Association and Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA). This article will provide you with all the information about CAT6 Ethernet Cables and its types. The working of CAT6 Ethernet Cables Being the sixth version of twisted pair Ethernet cabling, CAT6 was built in order to support the Gigabit Ethernet Data rates. i.e 1 gigabit/second (Gbps) It has four pairs of copper wires and all the copper wire pairs can be utilized for signaling and obtaining superior quality performance. The best part about it is that it can support 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections for a distance of 50 meters or 164 feet. Here are some more facts about it: The enhanced version of CAT6, known as CAT6A and it can support the speed of upto 10Gbps. Similar to the previous versions of Ethernet Cables, ends of CAT6 cable use the same RJ-45 standard connector. The cable cover of this Ether...

What happens if in the middle of an important presentation you encounter a voltage fluctuation and your monitor turns off? Losing your cool even on the thought of it right? Relax and calm down as the introduction of monitor power adapter has brought solutions to such a situation making it easier for you. A monitor power adapter cord is manufactured to allow you to work in a flexible and efficient environment. There are various types of monitor power adapter cords of various lengths available in the market that will make the environment fit for your work. These are heavy duty cords crafted to work with a numerous devices that includes monitors, printers, scanners and also those that make use of a three pin male to female connector. The male connector plugs into an additional power port while the female connector plugs directly into the device while the device survives on the power supply in auto power mode when the system is turned on/off. With these power connectors you ca...

Extension cords are a part of our everyday life. They are utilized at homes and workplaces for a number of purposes like plugging in decorative lights, extra audio systems, space heaters etc. These cords are available in traditional stores as well as online. Before buying these, you must know the purpose of buying and get information about their power and voltage. If you read the informational paper by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), it provides instructions about the safety measures to undertake while using   Extension Power Cords . So here’s what you shouldn’t do with them. Follow extension cord limits Each extension cord comes with its specific wattage and it is important to follow these limits. There are chances of a fire mishap if the extension cord is overloaded. This happens a lot in offices that use space heaters. Cheap extension cords have internal wiring that is size 18 gauge and it is rated only for 10 amps. A 1500 watt space heater draws...