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When designing a product that will be used in a setting where the operating temperature of the equipment may be high, consider including the IEC 60320 appliance coupler combination of a C15 connector with a C16 inlet.

Using globally-accepted power system components, such as IEC 60320 connectors and inlets, in a product design can help to expand business opportunities.

Designing a product that can be used in global markets can assist in creating excellent business opportunities. One way to incorporate this is by including power system components that are accepted worldwide, such as IEC 60320 connectors and inlets.

Global markets can offer excellent business opportunities. “By designing a product for sale worldwide, you can spread the development costs over the largest market possible,” said Bob Wersen, President of the Interpower® Group of Companies.

All switches, regardless of the look or size, operate in the same manner. A switch is a mechanical device used to open and close a circuit. Opening a circuit (turns a device OFF) is achieved by breaking a connection in the circuit. This stops current flow. Closing the circuit (turns a device ON) allows the current to flow again. A switch may be used wherever incoming power may need to be controlled. This could range anywhere from a vacuum cleaner to a life-support machine.