Power Connectors
All Power connector types with specifications and compatibility.
Power connectors deliver electrical energy to devices ranging from smartphones to desktop workstations. The family includes barrel connectors (common in laptops before USB-C PD), IEC C13/C14 (desktop PCs and monitors), and proprietary charging connectors like Apple's MagSafe. USB Power Delivery over USB-C now supports up to 240W, increasingly replacing dedicated power connectors even in high-power devices like gaming laptops.
Anderson Powerpole
Genderless DC power connector popular in amateur radio, RC vehicles, and portable power stations. Stackable color-coded housings. Rated up to 45A per contact.
ATX 24-pin
Main motherboard power connector delivering 3.3V, 5V, and 12V from the PSU. The 24-pin standard (upgraded from 20-pin ATX) powers every modern desktop motherboard.
DC Barrel 5.5/2.1mm
Common barrel-style power connector for routers, monitors, and small electronics. The 5.5mm outer / 2.1mm inner pin is the most widespread size but not standardized …
Europlug (CEE 7/16)
Two-pin ungrounded plug used across most of Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America for low-power devices up to 2.5A. The world's most widely compatible power …
IEC C13/C14
The most common power connector for computers, monitors, and networking equipment. C14 inlet on the device, C13 plug on the cable. Rated 10A at 250V …
IEC C5/C6 (Cloverleaf)
Three-pin cloverleaf connector used on laptop power bricks, projectors, and some AV gear. Grounded for safety. Also known as Mickey Mouse connector due to its …
IEC C7/C8 (Figure-8)
Two-pin figure-8 connector for low-power devices like laptops, gaming consoles, and AV equipment. Unpolarized version is fully reversible. Rated 2.5A at 250V (625W max).
Molex 4-pin
Legacy internal power connector for IDE drives, fans, and accessories. Supplies 5V and 12V. Being replaced by SATA power but still needed for some case …
NEMA 5-15P (US Plug)
Standard North American 3-prong power plug rated 15A/125V. Two flat parallel blades plus a round ground pin. The most common wall plug in the United …
UK BS 1363
British 3-pin plug with built-in fuse, considered one of the safest plug designs. Rectangular pins with shuttered sockets. Used in the UK, Ireland, Singapore, and …