This AC power cord is designed to connect a computer or other device to an electrical outlet that conforms to either the CEE 7/3 SCHUKO (German) or the CEE 7/5 standard (French). It features a grounded CEE 7/7 plug on one end and an IEC 60320 C13 receptacle on the other end. This 18 AWG cable is rated to carry up to a 5 amp/1250 watt, 250 volt load.