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EIAJ connector

The yellow-tipped EIAJ connector is a small (about 2 cm long) standard DC power supply jack for small appliances, commonly used on transformers converting mains power for laptop computers and peripheral devices. The connectors are supplied in a range of sizes according to the voltage rating of the device. Bigger plugs are used for higher voltages, to reduce the risk of using too high a voltage and damaging the appliance.

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