“Dual DC” power socket accepts 2.1 & 2.5mm plugs

By accommodating all industry standard 2.1 and 2.5mm plugs Cliff’s unique Dual DC socket offers users greater choice of power supply for OEM and after-market supply. Cliff’s Dual DC sockets are already being designed into equipment where flexibility of available power supplies is very advantageous. Markets where this flexibility has been welcomed include educational, medical, instrumentation, communications, audio-broadcast, AV and industrial applications. Cliff Dual DC sockets are widely designed-in to reduce the need to supply different power supplies depending on geographical preferences, for example delivery to the USA or Europe.

The patented Dual DC socket is rated at 12VDC at 5A, is fitted with switched contacts and is available in two versions; the DC 10L with solder tag connection and the DC 10LP PCB mount option. The unique centre pin also ensures superior mechanical and electrical contact compared to conventional solid centre contacts.

John Hall, General Manager, Cliff Electronics, commented: “Cliff Electronics have a great deal of experience in the design and manufacture of DC connectors. Our patented dual DC socket makes life much simpler for the whole supply chain and end users alike. This innovative product continues to build on our long established reputation as a single source for engineering, design, moulding, assembly, cabling and associated services.”

Other standard features include body material made from PBT for superior temperature characteristics, tin plated copper alloy contacts and RoHS compliance.