Glossary Definition for IEC

Definition

1. IEC stands for the International Electrotechnical Commission: An "organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies."

2. Commonly used to refer to one of the 13 power connectors described by specification IEC 60320. Most commonly refers to the C13 and C14 connectors used by most computers and many AC-powered electronic devices to connect the AC power.

3. Integrated electronic component.

Synonyms

• C13 connector
• C14 connector
• IEC connector
• IEC-320
• International Electrotechnical Commission

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