6VM1 TE Connectivity Corcom 6A IEC C14 Power Entry Module

ElecSuppliers Part Number GuideAug 22, 2026

6VM1 is a Corcom M Series power entry module designed for AC power input applications. It combines an IEC 320-C14 appliance inlet with a fuse-holder function in a compact panel-mount configuration.

The 6VM1 is an unfiltered power entry module, making it suitable for equipment where AC power connection and fuse protection are required while EMI filtering is handled separately.

6VM1 Key Specifications

6VM1 provides a 3-position IEC 320-C14 receptacle and uses a flange-mounted panel configuration.

The module has a 6 A current rating and is designed for AC power input applications. It uses quick-connect terminals and accommodates a replaceable fuse.

The component does not include an integrated power switch and does not provide built-in EMI filtering.

6VM1 IEC C14 Power Entry

IEC C14 is a widely used AC power inlet standard for electronic equipment.

A C14 inlet allows equipment to use a detachable AC power cord, making the power connection easy to install, remove and service.

6VM1 combines the C14 inlet with a fuse-holder function, allowing the power-entry and basic overcurrent protection functions to be integrated into one panel-mounted component.

This arrangement can simplify enclosure design because separate AC inlet and fuse-holder components are not necessarily required.

6VM1 Fuse Holder

The integrated fuse holder is one of the main features of 6VM1.

A replaceable fuse can be installed in the AC input circuit to provide overcurrent protection for the connected equipment. The appropriate fuse specification depends on the equipment's operating current, input voltage and required protection characteristics.

The fuse selection should be made as part of the overall equipment design rather than based only on the 6 A rating of the power entry module.

For serviceable equipment, the accessible fuse-holder arrangement can also make fuse replacement more convenient during maintenance.

Unfiltered Corcom M Series

6VM1 is an unfiltered configuration in the Corcom M Series.

This is important when selecting a power entry module because some similar products combine the AC inlet with an EMI filter.

An unfiltered module does not provide the same conducted-noise suppression as a filtered power entry module. If the equipment requires EMI filtering, a separate filter stage may need to be installed in the AC input circuit.

The advantage of the unfiltered configuration is that designers have greater flexibility to select a separate EMI filter according to the actual noise characteristics of the equipment.

6VM1 Panel Mount Design

6VM1 is designed for direct panel mounting.

Panel mounting keeps the AC power connection accessible from the exterior of the equipment enclosure while leaving the internal PCB available for other electronic functions.

This type of construction is common in industrial equipment, test instruments, power supplies and other products that use detachable AC power cords.

When designing the enclosure, the manufacturer's recommended panel cutout and mounting dimensions should be followed carefully. Mechanical compatibility is just as important as electrical compatibility when replacing a power-entry module.

6VM1 Quick-Connect Terminals

6VM1 uses quick-connect terminals for the electrical connections at the rear of the module.

Quick-connect termination allows compatible wire terminals to be attached without directly soldering wires to the power-entry module.

This can simplify assembly and servicing, particularly in equipment where the AC wiring is connected separately from the main PCB.

The wire gauge, terminal type and crimping method should be selected according to the actual current and electrical safety requirements of the equipment.

6VM1 Applications

6VM1 can be used in AC-powered electronic equipment requiring an IEC C14 inlet and replaceable fuse protection.

Potential applications include industrial control equipment, test and measurement instruments, power supplies, office equipment and general electronic systems.

It can be particularly useful when the product requires a simple panel-mounted AC input but does not need an integrated EMI filter or power switch.

6VM1 Versus Similar M Series Models

The Corcom M Series contains several closely related power-entry configurations.

Some variants include an integrated power switch, while others provide different mounting arrangements or filtering functions.

6VM1 should therefore not be replaced simply because another M Series component looks similar. Differences in switching, filtering, fuse configuration and mounting can affect both the electrical circuit and the equipment enclosure.

The complete part number should be checked before selecting an alternative.

6VM1 Replacement Considerations

When replacing 6VM1, engineers should verify the IEC C14 inlet configuration, current rating, fuse-holder arrangement, panel mounting dimensions and terminal type.

The panel cutout is particularly important because a replacement with different mechanical dimensions may require changes to the enclosure.

The filtering configuration should also be matched. If the original equipment uses an unfiltered 6VM1, replacing it with a filtered or switched model could change the circuit configuration.

For maintenance and repair, using the exact 6VM1 part number is generally the safest approach when the original component is still available.

6VM1 for AC Power Input

6VM1 combines an IEC C14 power inlet, fuse-holder function, panel mounting and quick-connect terminals in a compact AC power-entry module.

Its unfiltered configuration makes it suitable for equipment where EMI filtering is provided separately or is not required.

For new designs, engineers should evaluate the AC voltage, current, fuse requirements, panel dimensions, terminal connections and EMI requirements together. For replacement applications, matching the complete electrical and mechanical configuration is more important than selecting a component based only on the IEC C14 connector.