looking for AC connector on digikey

Bobb Fwed

There are a million types of connectors on digikey, and I can't find the one I want.

I want the fairly standard AC connector like the ones you see on the back of power supplies (on a computer), and other AC applications. It's a three terminal socket, with a "D"-type shape.

Any help on a name, or a link to one on Digikey would be helpful.

Mike2545

I believe you are looking for an IEC connector/socket.

Digi key part # CCM1401-ND

Franklin

http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=6893495 Not Digikey but...

Bobb Fwed

Thanks guys. I use Allied from time to time, so that was helpful.

I forgot to mention, I would like PCB mount (90-degree). Any help there? Now that I have a name and category, I may be able to help myself.

Mike2545

Bobb Fwed wrote: »

I forgot to mention, I would like PCB mount (90-degree). Any help there?

Bob, most are panel mount due to stress placed on cords, which would tear apart a pcb. I have never seen one like you describe, that being said, someone is bound to show one.

Good luck

Mike2545

Mike2545 wrote: »

someone is bound to show one.

Like myself http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/ACS-42/IEC-POWER-INPUT-RECEPTACLE-RT-ANGLE//1.html

skylight

the chassis mounted IEC plugs usually have spade connections so you can use flexible wire to connect to the pcb avoiding stress to the board.

Bobb Fwed

We hand cut our enclosures here, so I was hoping to avoid a precision cutout for a panel mount. Plus, this plug will be potted along with the circuit board and will not see many cycles (unlpug, plugin) over its lifetime, so the PCB mount won't be a problem.

Mike2545

Bobb Fwed wrote: »

We hand cut our enclosures here, so I was hoping to avoid a precision cutout for a panel mount. Plus, this plug will be potted along with the circuit board and will not see many cycles (unlpug, plugin) over its lifetime, so the PCB mount won't be a problem.

In that case, you could resort to a good stress relief clamp on the cord and either hard solder it or a PCB mount screw connector like this http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/TER-202/2-POSITION-PCB-TERMINAL-BLOCK//1.html