AC power outlets are electrical interface components specifically designed for alternating current systems. They connect devices to AC power networks by establishing a safe conductive path through the physical contact between plugs and sockets.
AC power plugs and sockets connect electric equipment to the alternating current (AC) mains electricity power supply in buildings and at other sites. Electrical plugs and sockets differ from one another in voltage and current rating, shape, size, and connector type. Different standard systems of plugs and sockets are used around the world.
Widely used across residential, industrial, commercial, medical, and transportation sectors, their applications span the full spectrum of electrical needs—from everyday household power to high-power equipment supply.