Fig-Plug and Socket Types
Jack & Plug or Plug & Socket Configuration in Various Countries
There is no guy who hasn’t faced fixing an unmatched Plug & Socket or Jack & Plug, ever, you say. Especially you, who frequently visit different locations or live in an Asian country where not follow any specific standard, often face this problem when using a computer/laptop, mobile, etc., charger.
Most of the developed countries use the jack and plug configuration as per some international standard or their local standard, but many countries do not follow any specific standard; they use various configured jacks and plugs, which causes this problem.
Some of the standard jack and plug descriptions are quoted below that are used in Europe, America, and other countries-
Jack Plug
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Description
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Using Countries
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Schuko European
CEE 7 |
EU, Austria, Netherlands, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland
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Ungrounded Eurocord
CEE 7/16 |
EU, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Singapore
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Belgium/ French Socket
CEE 7/7 |
Belgium, French
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British Standard
BS 1363 |
French, Irish, UK, Singapore
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Old British Standard
BS 546 |
Portugal, Spain
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 | North American Ungrounded | Mexico, Canada | ||
 | North American NEMA 5-15 | Canada | ||
 | Australian Standard AS/NZS 3312 | Australia | ||
 | Japanese Standard JIS C 8303 | Japan |
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NFPA - National Fire Protection Association - National code that covers anything to do with flammable stuff (electrical, dust, combustibles, sprinklers, fire alarms, etc);
NEC - National Electric Code, NFPA 70 (NEC is a section of the NFPA code) - Addresses proper installation of electrical equipment, devices, and wiring.
The first NEC document was written in 1897 at the insistence of various insurance, electrical, architectural, and other interested parties. Up to and including 2008, there have been a total of 51 editions. It is revised on a regular three-year schedule. The National Electrical Code is divided into approximately 120 articles;
NEMA - National Electric Manufacturers Association- the trade organization for electrical manufacturers. Sets common rules, practices, and certifications for the manufacture of electrical components and devices;
IEC - International Electric Code - International version of NEMA,
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