Sockets in electrical circuits are very common irrespective of the type of installation. They have been in use ever since electricity was used as a source of energy. Sockets are essential in both industrial and domestic fields because they make it easy to disseminate power at any desired place. Different types of sockets with corresponding plugs are available depending on the application.
The plug and socket arrangement is very common sight in computer application such as for power, internet connection and any electrical connection. A socket is considered as one end of any two-way communication in a network. Plugs come in a variety of simple, two-way or with multiple pins for connection to the designated socket.