IEC C5
IEC 60320 C5 (Cloverleaf)
Invented in
1970
Invented by
The IEC
Availability
Ubiquitous
The three-lobed "cloverleaf" or "Mickey Mouse" plug that feeds laptop power bricks and projectors. Unlike the figure-8, it carries an earth pin for metal-cased supplies.
Technical specifications
StandardIEC 60320 C5 / C6
SignalAC mains
Rating2.5 A / 250 V
EarthYes (Class I)
Found on
a laptop
Recommended brands
01Lindy
02Goobay
03Hama
Where to buy
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Common adapters and cables
UK plug to cloverleaf (C5) power lead
Fun fact
Its silhouette really does look like Mickey Mouse's head, which is what most people call it when hunting for a spare.
Tips & tricks
Any C5 lead fits any C6 inlet regardless of brand, so a lost charger cable is cheap to replace.
Philosophy
The plug at the start of every laptop charger. Universally used, universally forgotten in hotel rooms.
Applications
Power
