U+23E6, ⏦
AC CURRENT

[U+23E5]
Miscellaneous Technical
[U+23E7]

Translingual

Description

A sine wave superimposed on a horizontal line.

Etymology

The symbol depicts a voltage plot, with the sine wave representing the alternating current, over the straight line which is the ground or 0 volt reference.

Symbol

  1. alternating current, to indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for alternating current only; to identify terminals using alternating current.