EmPower (aircraft power adapter)

EmPower is a 110 volt universal connector type found on many commercial airlines designed to provide power to travelers' electronic devices. The system is limited to 200VA.[1] The EmPower universal AC Outlet Unit is compatible with plugs from over 170 countries and is designed such that 110VAC power is not present at the outlet until a suitable plug is fully inserted.

EmPower is a trademark registered initially by Primex Technologies (VA) and assigned to Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems, Inc in Kirkland, Washington, USA. Subsequently, the trademark has been expanded to include not just the proprietary USB connector but also the AC 120 V 60 Hz in-seat power (and video entertainment) systems.

The AC EmPower system converts aircraft AC 400 Hz or wild frequency power to standard AC 60 Hz.

References

  1. ↑ EmPower Product Description [https://www.astronics.com/product?productgroup=Aircraft%20Electrical%20Power%20Systems&subproduct=in-seat%20power%2Fempower®
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