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The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) publishes a web microsite World Plugs [1] which provides the main source for this page, except where other sources are indicated. World Plugs includes some history, a description of plug types, and a list of countries giving the type(s) used and the mains voltage and frequency.
IEC 60906-1-plug. IEC 60906-1 (IEC designation "Type N") [1] is an international standard designed "to provide a standard for a safe, compact and practical 16 A 250 V AC system of plugs and socket-outlets that could be accepted by many countries as their national standard, even if not in the near future."
Danish 107-2-D1, standard DK 2-1a, with round power pins and a half-round earth pin. This Danish standard plug is described in the Danish Plug Equipment Section 107-2-D1 Standard sheet (SRAF1962/DB 16/87 DN10A-R). Like in most European plugs, the power pins of Danish plugs are 19 mm (0.75 in) long and spaced 19 mm (0.75 in) apart, with a ...
Brazil adopted the "NBR 14136" standard, based on IEC 60906-1. South Africa implemented the "SANS 164-5" that also relies on 60906-1, although types D and M are still supported. Both countries are almost a decade with full enforcement of the new standards.
SN 441011, until 2019 SEV 1011, [1] is the Swiss national standard for AC power plug for domestic use and similar purposes. The plug SN 441011 Type 12 and the socket SN 441011 Type 13 are also known internationally as Type J , and fits in all Swiss sockets.
The term plug is in general and technical use in all forms of English, common alternatives being power plug, [3] electric plug, [4] and plug top. [5] The normal technical term for an AC power socket is socket-outlet, [6] but in non-technical common use a number of other terms are used.
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In older plug designs both blades were the same width, so the plug could be inserted into the receptacle either way around. Many plugs manufactured since 1948 are polarized; the neutral blade is 5 ⁄ 16 in or 7.9 mm wide, 1 ⁄ 16 in or 1.6 mm wider than the line blade, so the plug can be inserted only one way. Polarized 1-15P plugs will not ...