Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Forums › Off topic › Why do laptop PSU's now use a cloverleaf plug instead of a kettle plug?
robocat

114 posts

Master Geek
+1 received by user: 62


#119097 20-May-2013 15:32

My google foo is failing me... There must be a reason for the change, but I can't find it!

Older laptop power supplies used the common PC "kettle" plug/socket (C13/C14) but newer ones seem to use the cloverleaf/mickey-mouse plug/socket (C5/C6 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320 ).

Anyone know?

Create new topic

This is a filtered page: currently showing replies marked as answers. Click here to see full discussion.

ubergeeknz
3344 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1041

Trusted
Vocus

  #822487 20-May-2013 15:39
Send private message

The rated current for the cloverleaf is 2.5A vs the IEC connector rated at 10A.

For one, there's probably less copper required to make the connector itself.  Second, the lower current requirement should allow for the use of thinner cable.

Create new topic








Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.








RSS feeds
Main feed
Forums feed
Copyright
©2002-2026 Geekzone®
Site features
Geekzone BI dashboard
Geekzone Badges
Geekzone Status Page

 

Site Information
Subscribe to Geekzone
Privacy Statement
Forum Usage Guidelines (FUG)
Advertising
Trademark and copyright