InfoPower Archive

According to a recent report published by the St. Louis Federal Reserve on August 12, 2025, the number of U.S. manufacturers rose in the U.S. from 336,000 in 2014 to 401,000 toward the end of 2024.

A simple definition of a plug and socket: meeting an electrical need by connecting electrical equipment to a power source without using tools. But as simple as that definition sounds, it needs to be noted that there are numerous plug patterns used throughout the world, making it anything but simple.

Using IEC 60320 components in electrical product designs can be beneficial when exporting to global markets.

A socket strip can help to give flexibility in a product design with limited socket access by providing multiple sources of power (sockets) in an application.