Current DC Power Transmission Standards/Outlets

Basics

• This page organises and goes over various DC Power Transmission Standards/Outlets

Consumer Level

Barrel Jack

12 Volt

• Most Common
• Often Known as a Cigarette Lighter Port
• Bulky Design, but Common

USB

Micro USB

• Most Common (As of ~2019) mainly due to EU requirement for Electronic Devices
• Lower Power Delivery Capability Than Some other Options
• Not very durable

USB C

• Becoming More Common
• Can Move a Lot of power (See the USB C Page for More Specifics)
• Quite Durable, and Hardened versions are available

Commercial

XLR

• Durable, Usable Port, yet has other uses so may lead to accidental destruction of equipment

Industrial

IEC 60309

• Hardened
• Rated to High Power Levels
• Can Also Handle AC (which may also lead to accidental destruction of equipment)

See Also

• Open Source DC Power Transmission/Outlet Protocol
• On The Need for Home DC Outlets

Useful Links

• The Wikipedia Page on DC Power Connectors