DC Barrel Jack Connector – Male (5.5 x 2.1mm)

DC Barrel Jack Connector – Male (5.5 x 2.1mm)

This male DC barrel jack connector lets you fit a standard barrel plug to any project. It mates with the common 5.5 x 2.1mm DC barrel socket found on most development boards, routers and small appliances, so you can build custom power cables and adapters. Simply solder your wires to the terminals — centre positive by convention — and you have a ready-to-use power plug.

Features

• Standard male DC barrel plug
• Fits 5.5mm outer / 2.1mm inner barrel sockets
• Solder terminals for your own cable
• Ideal for custom power leads and adapters
• Works with most 5.5 x 2.1mm DC power jacks

Specifications

• Type: Male DC barrel plug
• Size: 5.5mm (OD) x 2.1mm (ID)
• Connection: Solder terminals
• Polarity: Centre positive (standard)

Applications

• Building custom DC power cables
• Powering development boards and modules
• DIY power supplies and adapters
• Replacing damaged power plugs

Package Includes

• 1 x DC Barrel Jack Connector (Male, 5.5 x 2.1mm)

Frequently Asked Questions

What size plug is this?
The standard 5.5mm outer / 2.1mm inner DC barrel size.

How do I connect it?
Solder your positive and ground wires to the terminals — centre positive by convention.

What is it used for?
Making custom DC power leads and adapters for boards and projects.

Recommended Pairings

Works great with our MB102 breadboard and header strips. Learn more about the DC barrel connector.