{"product_id":"xh-2-5mm-pcb-header-vertical-through-hole","title":"XH 2.5mm PCB Header 3 or 6 Pin, Vertical Through-Hole (JST-XH Compatible)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003eXH 2.5mm PCB headers in 3-pin and 6-pin sizes, the board half of the common white XH wire-to-board connector. The pins go straight through the board and are soldered underneath, and the shrouded top takes an XH plug that latches on one side, so it only goes in one way. The 3-pin suits 2S LiPo balance leads and 3-wire sensors, and the 6-pin suits 5S balance leads and 6-wire harnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConnector family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXH, 2.5mm pitch (JST-XH compatible)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-pin or 6-pin, single row\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough-hole, straight (vertical), plug enters from above\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3-pin body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.9 x 5.75 mm, 7.0 mm tall above the board\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e6-pin body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.4 x 5.75 mm, 7.0 mm tall above the board\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.64 mm square, silver finish, 3.4 mm below the board\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePCB holes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.9 to 1.0 mm in a 2.5 mm row (5.0 mm end to end on the 3-pin, 12.5 mm on the 6-pin)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOn 0.1 inch board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits 2.54 mm stripboard: 0.08 mm out over 3 pins, 0.2 mm over 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlotted wall on one side, plug fits one way\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMates with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-way or 6-way XH housing with XH crimp terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCurrent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXH parts are rated 3 A per contact on 22 AWG; we suggest 2 A or less\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 headers ($1.56 for 3-pin, $3.16 for 6-pin)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eDatasheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__ds\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"nznpd__dsbar\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/NZN-XH-2.5mm-Connector-Family-Datasheet-Rev1.pdf?v=1792359441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Download the XH 2.5mm connector datasheet (PDF)\"\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull technical datasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nznpd__dsmeta\"\u003ePDF\u003csvg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e4+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXH 2.5mm vertical PCB headers in the size you choose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoose headers, as many as you order. Plug housings and crimp terminals are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eAdding a 2S or 5S balance lead socket to a charger or battery monitor board\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003ePlug-in 3-wire sensors such as temperature or Hall sensors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eUnpluggable fan, LED or 6-wire signal leads on your own PCB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eReplacing a broken XH socket on an existing board\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring \u0026amp; getting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount the wires on your plug: 3 wires need the 3-pin header, 6 wires need the 6-pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace the latch the right way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wall with the two slots is the latch side. Turn the header so the plug's latch faces that wall with the wires in the order your board expects; it will not go in the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolder it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePush it down flat on the board, solder one end pin, check it sits square, then solder the rest. Keep the iron on each joint only long enough for the solder to flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake the cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrimp XH terminals onto 22 to 28 AWG wire and click them into a matching XH housing, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xh-2-5mm-3-pin-wire-housing\"\u003e3-way XH housing\u003c\/a\u003e, then push it onto the header until it latches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e XH (2.5mm) is a different size from PH (2.0mm). A PH plug will not fit these headers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NZN Electronics","offers":[{"title":"3-pin","offer_id":67670748495968,"sku":"JST-XH-3P-M","price":0.39,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-pin","offer_id":67670755967072,"sku":"JST-XH-6P-M","price":0.79,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/xh-2-5mm-3-pin-pcb-header-hero.png?v=1792359600","url":"https:\/\/www.nznelectronics.co.nz\/products\/xh-2-5mm-pcb-header-vertical-through-hole","provider":"NZN Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}