Universal Power vs. Universal Physical Connector

["Paul Panepinto" <paul@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello:

 

We’ve gotten feedback that there are too many considerations to expect in a reasonable timeframe the entire electronics industry to adopt a single load-side power connector.  Our approach is to view the universal power adapter as 3 components: (a) a power supply capable of powering any load within its maximum output power range; (b) a universal connector on the power supply to allow vendor-specific power cords to work with it, (c) the load-side power connector.

 

While it is important for the power supply to offer a common physical connector so that it can work with any load, in order to prevent getting bogged down in an elusive attempt to develop a common load-side physical connector, perhaps the latter can be an option and not a mandate.

 

Is there a reason this working group must define a mandatory, physical load-side connector spec?

 

Regards,

 

Paul Panepinto

VP Ecosystem Development

Green Plug, Inc.