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Innovative electrical and electronic components for equipment connection and protection provided by the Swiss company Schurter with headquarters in Lucerne are well-known internationally in various industries. 11 manufacturing sites worldwide, including Europe, America and Asia, produce standard or customized items to satisfy different customer needs.The C8 style inlets are more compact and less expensive than the more popular C14 style. Therefore, the C8 inlets may be suitable for smaller portable devices in the consumer market, depending on the current rating of the application. The C8 inlets are rated 2.5A @ 250 VAC according to IEC, while the C14 inlets are rated at 10A @ 250 VAC. The UL and CSA rating for C8s is generally 2.5A @ 250 VAC and 15A @ 250 VAC for the C14s. The new SCHURTER range of IEC C8 inlets also feature a 7A @ 125 VAC rating according to UL and CSA, making them suitable for an even broader range of applications in North America. The new C8s also expand on the range of panel thickness mounting options in comparison to SCHURTER's existing 0721 series. A PCB mount version for sandwich panel mounting is also included.Features:
  • Competitively priced range of C8 inlets are positioned for consumer market
  • Comparable to 0721 range of C8 inlets but with extended features
  • Complements high end range 257x of C8 inlets
  • Complete approvals for worldwide sales, including UL & CSA rating 7A at 125 VAC in addition to 2.5A 250 VACApplications:
  • Applicable in all industry segments, especially consumer devices
  • Medical equipment
  • Audio equipment
  • Set top boxes
  • Industrial application''