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Direct Current — DC — Meaning & Usage

The straight line over a dashed line identifies direct current or a relevant DC terminal.

Reference authority
IEC symbols — OMRON reference glossary
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Informational symbol
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

The straight line over a dashed line identifies direct current or a relevant DC terminal. Check all the power-supply values together.

Before using this resource

  1. Check all the power-supply values together.
  2. Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
  3. Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.

A detail worth checking

A DC mark alone does not specify voltage, current capacity or connector polarity.

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Direct Current — DC?

A DC mark alone does not specify voltage, current capacity or connector polarity. Check all the power-supply values together.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

This image is an identification reference. Use the responsible organisation’s current specification and artwork route for production use.

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