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How much current can a JST connector handle?
This is a small power connector and is commonly found on small models, toys and small lipo packs. JST connectors carry low currents (5 amps) and are most commonly found in on-board electrics such as servos, gyros, receivers and receiver switches.
What is JST pin?
JST connectors are electrical connectors manufactured to the design standards originally developed by J.S.T. Mfg. Co. (Japan Solderless Terminal). The term “JST” is sometimes incorrectly used as a vernacular term meaning any small white electrical connector mounted on PCBs.
How are JST connectors measured?
JST connectors are mostly identified by the length between one contanct to the centre of another contact. There are always between two to higher contacts in a single line. Some families have multiple rows as well. This length is the pitch of the connector type and determines the family that the connector is a part off.
What is pin pitch?
The nominal center-to-center distance between adjacent pins or terminals along the side of an integrated circuit package.
What do you need to know about JST connectors?
JST connector. JST manufactures numerous series (families) and pitches (pin-to-pin distance) of connectors. JST connectors are used in many types of products, and commonly used by electronics hobbyists and consumer products for rechargeable battery packs, battery balancers, battery eliminator circuits, and radio controlled servos.
How big is a 2.50 mm JST connector?
The official J.S.T. Co. website has a tool which allows users to check certain models for their authenticity and specifications. Note: Some 2.50 mm parts are incorrectly sold on the internet as 2.54 mm (0.100 in), and the 1.25 mm parts as 1.27 mm (0.050 in). JST PH 2-pin right-angle through-hole PCB. JST PH 2-pin right-angle surface-mount PCB.
Why are surface mount headers called JST connectors?
Some JST surface-mount headers are designed to handle higher temperatures of reflow soldering. End-users and 3rd-party sellers on eBay often describe connectors by their wrong name thus perpetuating confusion of the exact series of a specific connector.