C7 / C8 - The Figure-8 Plug (IEC 60320)

Two-pole 2.5 A connector for class II devices - found on notebook adapters, audio and CE equipment worldwide.

The C7/C8 plug - colloquially "figure-8" or "infinity" - is the two-pole class II variant in the IEC 60320 family. Shape: two round contacts in an "8"-shaped housing, 2.5 A at 250 V. Classical use: notebook adapters without earth, audio gear (CD players, amplifiers), game consoles, small displays. For elevated operating temperatures (e.g. on heaters) the high-temperature variant is used.

Technical Specifications

Standard	IEC 60320 C7 / C8
Rated current	2.5 A
Voltage	250 V AC
Poles	2 (no earth)
Class	II
Max conductor temp.	70 °C / 120 °C (high-temp)
Nicknames	Figure-8, infinity, Eurokupplung

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the polarised C7P variant?

C7P has one flat and one rounded contact side - the plug fits in only one orientation. Important on devices whose internal circuitry is phase-sensitive.

How does C7 differ from polarised twin-groove Eurokupplungen?

C7 is the standard. Polarised variants use an asymmetric body but are functionally compatible with unpolarised applications.

Cross-section?

H03VVH2-F 2 x 0.75 mm² is the standard - sufficient for 2.5 A.

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