Dual DC socket offers a choice of power supplies for OEM

Accommodating both 2.1 and 2.5mm industry standard plugs in a single socket Cliff’s unique dual DC socket offers a greater choice of power supplies for OEM and after-market supply simplifying design, purchasing and logistics as OEMs need only fit one standard socket to meet their global markets.

Cliff’s dual DC sockets are already being designed into equipment where flexibility of available power supplies is advantageous. Markets where this flexibility has been welcomed include educational, medical, instrumentation, communications, audio-broadcast, Audio-Visual (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.

All versions of Cliff’s dual DC socket are rated for 12VDC at 5A and fitted with switched contacts. The unique centre center pin also ensures a superior mechanical and electrical contact compared to conventional solid pins.

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

Cliff’s continuously expanding range of DC sockets also includes a range of latching DC plugs and sockets designed for applications requiring secure power provision in applications where it is critical that power is not interrupted by accidental disconnection. Cliff’s PCB mounted locking DC sockets and plugs are secured by a simple push and turn locking mechanism. They are available as industry standard 2.1 or 2.5mm plugs 2A at 16VDC and also accept industry standard non locking 2.1 and 2.5mm plugs for maximum flexibility where required.

Typical applications for locking power connections include point of sale, medical, data, monitoring, emergency lighting, stage audio equipment and charging.

Plugs are available in 3 options;

• rewireable to enable OEMs to assemble as required
• overmoulded to two-metretwo-meter, over-molded, cables with free ends
• OEM custom specified overmoulded cables to custom specification, with or without terminating connectors of any type specified

Cliff PCB mountable sockets have an insulation resistance of 100MΩ minimum at 500VDC, dielectric withstand voltage of 500VAC for one minute and feature a normally closed contact operated by plug insertion

John Hall, General Manager of Cliff Electronics, comments; “Our Dual DC connectors were an immediate success and are now widely available from major global distributors The new surface mount options makes this flexible connector available for OEMs using automated assembly Our new lockable DC Socket provides a secure power connection for critical systems and products susceptible to knocking or vibration including audio effects pedals”

We have been supplying connectors to the music and pro-audio markets since 1964 and we are very pleased to find our market leading range of cost effective Feed-Through connectors are now find new industrial markets.”

Cliff Electronics are market leaders in the design, development and manufacture of connectors, leads, test lead sets and accessories for a wide range of markets and supply major international OEMs. As a UK manufacturer Cliff are able to respond quickly to customer’s needs for both standard products and custom designs. Cliff manufactures audio, optical and power connectors and accessories, general industrial connectors, foot pedals, lighting connectors, terminal posts and connection blocks, motors, fans and assembly aids. Cliff can also provide a wide range of leads including test and instrumentation, audio, instrument and power.