🔌 IEC C7P (Polarized Figure‑8) Power Cable
 
(125V AC • 2.5–7A • IEC 60320 C7 Polarized Female to NEMA 1‑15P Male • Polarized Figure‑8)

This cord connects small electronic devices with a C8 polarized inlet to a standard NEMA 1‑15 wall outlet. It looks like a standard C7 “figure‑8,” but one side of the oval is squared off, forcing orientation for polarity.
 
🔧 Cable Form
Voltage rating: 125V AC (sometimes 250V depending on region)
Current rating: 2.5A to 7A depending on gauge and certification
Connector type: IEC 60320 C7P female → NEMA 1‑15P male
Shape:
C7P female: oval “figure‑8” with one squared side (polarized)
NEMA 1‑15P male: flat 2‑prong plug for North American outlets
Cable gauge: Typically 18AWG or 20AWG
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 Consumer Electronics
Game consoles (PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii)
DVD/Blu‑ray players
Set‑top boxes
🟦 Audio/Video Gear
Radios and stereos
Compact amplifiers
Media players
🟦 Legacy Devices
Some flat‑panel TVs
Certain external drives and accessories
 
✅ Common Uses
🔌 Ensuring consistent hot/neutral alignment in polarized regions
🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM polarized cords
🧪 Supporting restoration of consoles and AV gear that shipped with C7P
🧵 Essential entry in the IEC/NEMA low‑power ecosystem
 
🧠 Signal Format
⚡ Input: 100–125V AC (region dependent)
🔋 Output: Pass‑through AC, up to 7A continuous
🔌 Connector: C7P female → NEMA 1‑15P male
🔁 Interchangeability:
A non‑polarized C7 will usually fit a polarized C8 inlet
A polarized C7P will not fit a non‑polarized C8 inlet
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
📉 Must match C8 inlet type — polarized vs non‑polarized
🔌 Connector is polarized — one squared side, one rounded
🧯 Always confirm device label (e.g. “AC IN: 125V 2.5A, C8 polarized”) before use
📏 Not rated for high‑power appliances — only for low‑power electronics
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Look for a C8 polarized inlet (figure‑8 with one squared side) on your device
🔌 Confirm connector: C7P polarized, not standard C7
🧪 If device won’t power, check for mismatch between polarized vs non‑polarized cords
🧯 Label clearly to avoid mix‑ups in AV setups