Are Your Appliance Plugs Ready for IEC 60320 Harmonization?

Appliance plugs are three-conductor power connectors used in consumer electronics, portable medical devices, healthcare products, and household appliances. In the United States, UL 498 from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has been the accepted standard for appliance plug testing, performance and safety. In Canada, it’s CSA C22.2 no. 42 from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Europe, which [...]