5-pin JST XH Polarised Connector 2mm Pitch Male & Female Wire Harness

Specifications:

• Connector Family: JST XH Series
  
• Pin Count: 5-Pin
  
• Pitch: 2.0mm
  
• Current Rating: 3A AC/DC max
  
• Voltage Rating: 250V AC/DC max
  
• Contact Resistance: ≤ 20 mΩ
  
• Insulation Resistance: ≥ 1000 MΩ
  
• Wire Gauge: 26 AWG 
  
• Wire Length: 150mm 
  
• Wire Colors: Alternating Red/Black Lead Harness
  
• Connector Gender: Female Wire Harness + Male Board Header
  
• Mating Mechanism: Polarized / Keyed Friction Latch
  
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +85°C
  
• Compatible Platforms: Custom PCBs, Microcontroller Boards, I2C/SPI Sensor ModulesProject Evolution

Project Evolution

• Past Projects (Prerequisites): If you've already experimented with basic breadboard circuits, 2-pin power leads, 3-pin sensors, or 4-pin I2C/OLED connections, you are familiar with how easily point-to-point jumper wires slip loose or get tangled during movement.

   

• Feature Upgrade (What This Unlocks): This 5-pin JST XH wire harness unlocks compact 5-wire interconnects for complex sensor modules, stepper motor drivers, multi-rail power distribution with dual signal lines, and custom enclosure wiring. It transforms fragile breadboard prototypes into durable, vibration-resistant, plug-and-play enclosures ready for real-world deployment.

• Effort Level & Minimum Hardware:
• Effort Level: Beginner

     Minimum hardware to get started:

• Soldering Iron or PCB Header Socket: Required to solder the male 3-pin header block onto your custom PCB or breakout board for a solid structural anchor.
• Power Source or 3-Wire Sensor Module: Required to supply power/ground and route signals through the pre-crimped female wire leads.
• Heat Shrink Tubing: Recommended to insulate exposed wire ends after splicing onto external components.

Virtual Technician & Wiring Guide
 Safety Warnings:

• Pinout Alignment Warning: Always double-check wire color conventions (Yellow/Orange/Red/Brown/Black) against your PCB layout before applying power. While the connector housing is keyed to prevent reverse insertion, soldering the male header backward on a custom board will invert power and signal pins.
• Current Limit: Do not exceed 3A continuous DC current through the 26 AWG lead wires to prevent conductor heating and voltage drop.
• Soldering Iron & Solder: Needed to securely attach the male 2-pin header onto your circuit board or sensor module.
• Wire Strippers: Needed if you need to trim or strip the pre-tinned wire leads to length.
• Heat Shrink Tube Assortment Kit: Provides clean, professional insulation over soldered wire splices. 

Package Includes: 

1× 5-pin JST XH Female Housing Connector with pre-crimped 150mm Wire Lead 

1× 5-pin JST XH Male Straight PCB Header Block 

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ)

1. Is this 5-pin JST XH connector compatible with standard 2.54mm breadboards?
   No, this connector features a 2.0mm pitch spacing, which is smaller than the standard 2.54mm (0.1 inch) breadboard grid.
2. Can I connect this 5-pin 2mm JST cable directly to standard female jumper wire headers?
   No, the 2.0mm pin spacing will not align properly with standard 2.54mm header sockets.
3. Is this 5-pin connector suitable for stepper motor wiring and multi-channel sensors?
   Yes, it is ideal for 5-wire stepper motors, complex sensor breakout boards, and multi-rail power interfaces.
4. Can I solder the male header block into standard 2mm pitch PCB holes?
   Yes, the included male PCB header fits directly into standard 2mm pitch PCB through-hole drill patterns.
5. What is the maximum voltage rating for this 5-pin JST connector?
   This connector assembly is rated for up to 250V AC/DC maximum.
6. What is the maximum continuous current rating per pin?
   Each pin contact and 26 AWG wire lead is rated to safely handle up to 3A continuous DC current.
7. Will drawing more than 3A through a pin damage the connector?
   Yes, drawing over 3A continuously can cause resistive heating, wire insulation melting, and contact damage.
8. How does this 5-pin connector prevent reverse-polarity or backward plugging?
   The housing is physically keyed with side slots and a top latching guide that physically prevent the plug from inserting backward into the male header.
9. What are the colors of the pre-crimped wire leads?
   The wire harness comes pre-crimped with 5 distinct color-coded wires (Yellow, Orange, Red, Brown, Black) for easy pin tracking.
10. Can I remove or swap individual wire terminals from the female housing?
    Yes, gently pressing down on the tiny metal locking tab on the terminal pin allows you to slide the lead out and reconfigure wire order.
11. Do I need any software libraries to use this 5-pin connector?
    No, this is a purely mechanical and electrical hardware interface requiring no software drivers or code libraries.
12. How do I read signals passing through this 5-pin harness in Arduino?
    Connect the signal wires to designated digital or analog GPIO pins on your board and use standard reading commands like digitalRead() or analogRead().
13. Can this 5-pin connector transmit SPI or UART communication signals?
    Yes, its 5-pin layout easily handles full SPI communication (VCC, GND, MOSI, MISO, SCK) or UART with extra control/power lines.
14. Why is my female JST socket loose on the male PCB header?
    Verify that the top locking latch on the female housing fully snaps over the retention ridge on the male header.
15. Why am I experiencing intermittent signal loss on one of the wires?
    Inspect the solder joints on the male PCB header to ensure there are no cold solder joints or broken copper traces.
16. What should I do if a wire pulls out of the JST plastic socket?
    Slightly lift the small metal locking tab on the crimp contact with a needle before reinserting it into the socket until it clicks.
17. My circuit is not powering on even though the JST connector is plugged in — what is wrong?
    Check continuity across all five wire leads using a multimeter to confirm clean contact at the crimp terminals.
18. Does Probots offer bulk discounts for 5-pin JST connectors for production runs?
    Yes, Probots provides bulk quantity options for commercial production, university labs, and industrial assembly.
19. Does this item include both the pre-wired socket and the PCB header?
    Yes, each purchase includes one pre-crimped female wire harness and one matching male straight PCB header.
20. Does Probots inspect wire crimps and pin retention before dispatch?
    Yes, every batch is inspected under Probots™ QC-Pass standards to guarantee reliable connections out of the box.