POWER CODE 2 PIN

A “2 pin power cord” typically refers to an ungrounded power cable used for small or double-insulated electronic devices.

The most common types of 2-pin connectors found on the device end of a power cord (the female connector) are:

IEC 60320 C7 Connector (Figure-8 or Infinity Connector):

Shape: It has a distinctive figure-8 or sideways infinity symbol shape.

Pins: It has two round or slightly flattened parallel holes.

Use: Very common on low-power devices like:

Older radios and stereos

Some TV power supplies

Laptop power supply bricks

Game consoles (like some Xbox and PlayStation models)

DVD/Blu-ray players

Variations: It can be non-polarized (symmetrical) or polarized (one side is flat/squared to ensure a specific orientation).

IEC 60320 C17 Connector:

Shape: It looks very similar to the standard 3-pin PC power cord (C13), but without the grounding pin/hole. It is a rectangular shape with two holes spaced like a C13/C14 connector.

Pins: Two holes.

Use: Used for some devices that require a higher current rating than a C7 but are still double-insulated (Class II) and do not require a ground. Examples include some specific power supplies for game consoles or audio equipment.

If you are referring to the plug that goes into the wall outlet, a 2-pin plug usually refers to the NEMA 1-15P in North America, which has two flat blades and no grounding pin.