Convenience Outlet accommodates high current.

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20A Convenience Outlet is designed for panel-mount applications and has quick snap-in configuration that offers insulation displacement connections. It will accept 20A and 15A plugs and is suitable for use in surge protectors, power outlets, and computer peripheral applications. Current capacity is up to 20A with 12 AWG solid wire at 125 Vac, 60 Hz. With 14 AWG solid wire, current capacity is up to 15A. Outlet meets UL 498 and UL 310.



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20 Amp Convenience Outlet Accommodates High Current



HARRISBURG, Pa., February 8 - Tyco Electronics recently announced availability of a 20-amp convenience outlet. This new product is designed for panel-mount applications and has a quick
snap-in configuration that offers insulation displacement connections (IDC); eliminating the need for special termination tooling. This 20A version will accept standard 20A and 15A plugs and is suitable for use in surge protectors, power outlets and a wide range of computer and peripheral applications where higher current carrying capability is required.

The IDC contacts provide quick, rugged wire termination and accept 12-14 AWG solid wire. Current capacity is up to 20A with 12 AWG solid wire at 125VAC, 60 Hz. With 14 AWG solid wire, current capacity is up to 15A. The housing is molded of black nylon 6/6 with other colors available upon request. Contacts are constructed of unplated brass. The outlet meets UL 498 and UL 310.

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics is one of the major business units of Tyco International (NYSE: TYC, LSE:TYI, BSE: TYC). Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, Tyco Electronics is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer, and a world leader in cutting-edge wireless technologies, fiber optic active components, and complete power systems. The company has facilities located in 51 countries serving customers in the aerospace, automotive, computer, communications, consumer electronics, industrial and power industries. Tyco Electronics
provides advanced technology products from over thirty well-known and respected product brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP Netconnect, Buchanan, CoEv, Critchley,
Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, HTS, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.

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