Patented white dual DC power sockets accept both 2.1mm and 2.5mm diameter plugs

Cliff Electronics Dual DC Power Socket is now available in white to facilitate design into medical, domestic and personal electronic products. The white Dual DC Sockets are available with solder tag or 90 degree PCB mounting and both feature on-board switch contacts. Matching white power leads also available to provide OEMs with complete power connection solutions. Designed for portable and rechargeable products their unique and patented dual socket is rated at 12V/5A and accepts both 2.5mm power plugs, which are standard in the USA, as well as 2.1mm plugs used in all other markets. Being able to accept the two most common power connector plug sizes used worldwide simplifies system design and manufacture and offers OEMs reductions in inventory and suppliers John Hall, director of Cliff Electronics, comments; “Our patented Dual DC sockets have been a great success and we are pleased to be able to offer them in white to increase the markets available to us. We are leaders in the design, development and manufacture of connectors for power and audio markets and supply major international OEMs. This is an excellent example of the benefits of being UK manufacturer which allows us to respond quickly to our customer’s needs.”