🔌 IEC C1 to NEMA 1‑15 Power Cable
 
(125V AC • 0.2A • IEC 60320 C1 Female to NEMA 1‑15P Male • Non‑Polarized Oval)

This lightweight cord connects compact appliances with a C2 inlet to a standard NEMA 1‑15 wall outlet. It is one of the smallest IEC couplers, designed for ultra‑low‑power devices.
 
🔧 Cable Form
Voltage rating: 125V AC (sometimes 250V depending on region)
Current rating: 0.2A
Connector type: IEC 60320 C1 female → NEMA 1‑15P male
Shape:
C1 female: small oval, smooth, two round contacts, no notch
NEMA 1‑15P male: flat 2‑prong plug for North American outlets
Cable gauge: Very light (20–22AWG typical)
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 Personal Care & Travel Appliances
Electric shavers
Travel hair trimmers
Portable grooming tools
🟦 Compact Consumer Electronics
Pocket radios
Mini cassette players
Small battery chargers
🟦 Legacy Devices
Early portable calculators
Some micro‑sized power supplies
 
✅ Common Uses
🔌 Connecting ultra‑low‑power appliances to household outlets
🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM C1 cords
🧪 Supporting restoration of vintage shavers and radios
🧵 Essential entry in the IEC/NEMA low‑power ecosystem
 
🧠 Signal Format
⚡ Input: 100–125V AC (region dependent)
🔋 Output: Pass‑through AC, up to 0.2A continuous
🔌 Connector: C1 female → NEMA 1‑15P male
🔁 Not interchangeable with C7/C8 (figure‑8) or C5/C6 (cloverleaf)
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
📉 Must match C2 inlet — don’t confuse with C7 (figure‑8)
🔌 Connector is tiny oval — not compatible with larger IEC couplers
🧯 Always confirm device label (e.g. “AC IN: 125V 0.2A, C2”) before use
📏 Not rated for anything beyond ultra‑low‑power devices
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Look for a C2 inlet (tiny oval, smooth) on your device
🔌 Confirm connector: C1 female, not C7 or C5
🧪 If device won’t power, check for loose fit — C1 is delicate
🧯 Label clearly to avoid mix‑ups with figure‑8 cords