Apple IIc External Power Supply
The Apple IIc External Power Supply is a compact 'brick' AC adapter that converts standard wall outlet power to 15V DC at 1.2A (18W) via a DIN-7 connector, powering the Apple IIc personal computer introduced in 1984. It feeds into the IIc's internal switching voltage converter, which accepts…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1984
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- Provided reliable, isolated DC power conversion outside the compact IIc chassis to minimize internal heat, enable portability with batteries/adapters, and support the low-power 65C02 CPU design in a small form factor that couldn't fit a full internal supply.
- Platforms
- Apple IIc (1984-1990)
Related technologies
Notable users
- retro-computing enthusiasts
- schools and education (Apple IIc adopters)
- home users
- Apple Inc.