XT60PW-F Female Right-Angle PCB Connector - High Current Power Jack

Specifications

• Connector Type: XT60PW Female (PCB Mount / Right Angle)

• Pin Count: 2 Primary Power Pins, 2 Mechanical Anchor Pins

• Contact Material: Gold-Plated Brass

• Housing Material: High-Temperature Nylon

• Continuous Current Rating: 30A

• Peak/Burst Current Rating: 60A

• Contact Resistance: ~0.5 mOhm

• Mounting Style: 90-Degree Through-Hole (PCB)

• Polarized Design: Yes (D-Shape)

• Dimensions: ~20mm (W) x 16mm (L) x 10mm (H)

Key Applications and Projects

• Custom Power Distribution Boards (PDBs): Designing a central power hub for a large hexacopter, allowing the main LiPo battery to plug directly into the side of the board without messy dangling pigtail wires.

• DIY Battery Management Systems (BMS): Creating a clean, professional charging and discharging interface for a custom-built 18650 Lithium-Ion battery pack.

• Desktop Bench Power Supplies: Modifying a standard ATX computer power supply to feature high-current XT60 output jacks on the front panel for testing RC equipment.

Unlock New Capabilities (Project Evolution) The Integrated Robot Controller Deck: If you are building a custom combat robot, every millimeter of internal space counts. Instead of using a rat's nest of wires to connect your battery to your motor drivers, evolve your design. Design a custom PCB that routes your high-current traces directly to your motor drivers. Mount this XT60PW-F flush against the edge of the board. Now, your battery plugs smoothly into the side of your robot's chassis, transferring power directly through the PCB traces. You have eliminated heavy wiring, reduced resistance, and made battery swaps instantly accessible!

Package Includes:

• 1 x XT60PW-F Female PCB Mount Connector

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. What does the "PW" stand for? "PW" typically denotes a "PCB Wire" or "PCB Mount" variant. It specifically refers to the fact that the solder points are 90-degree pins designed to go through holes on a printed circuit board, rather than straight solder cups for wires.

2. What does the "F" stand for? The "F" stands for Female. By universal RC convention, the female connector (with the recessed metal sockets inside the plastic housing) is always mounted on the power source (the battery) or the power input of a board, to prevent the live contacts from shorting out against metal objects.

3. Can I solder standard wires to this connector? While technically possible to bend wires and solder them to the protruding pins, it is highly discouraged. This connector is specifically designed for flat PCB mounting. If you are soldering to wires, you should buy the standard "Inline" XT60 connector.

4. What is the difference between an XT60 and an XT30? The XT60 is a much larger connector designed for higher current (30A+). The XT30 is a miniaturized version designed for smaller micro-drones (rated for around 15A).

5. How many amps can this connector handle safely? The heavy gold-plated pins allow it to safely handle 30 Amps of continuous DC current without melting, and it can comfortably survive transient burst spikes of up to 60 Amps.

6. Will this plug into a standard male XT60 connector? Yes! The front mating face of the XT60PW-F is 100% physically identical and compatible with any standard male XT60 connector on the market.

7. Why are there four metal pins on the back, but it's only a 2-wire connector? The two massive central pins carry the positive and negative electrical current. The two smaller, thinner pins on the outer edges are primarily for mechanical anchoring. You solder them to dummy pads on your PCB to give the connector immense physical strength so it doesn't break off when unplugging a battery.

8. Is this connector waterproof? No, the XT60 series is not IP-rated for underwater use. The internal contacts are exposed to the environment.

9. Can I plug it in backward? No. The housing has a distinct "D-shape" (one square side, one angled side). It is mechanically polarized and physically cannot be plugged in backward.

10. What material is the housing made of? It is injection-molded from a high-temperature nylon polymer. It is highly resistant to melting, unlike cheap ABS or PLA plastics.

11. What temperature should my soldering iron be? Because the large brass pins act as massive heat sinks, you need a powerful soldering iron (at least 60W) set to a high temperature (around 380°C - 400°C) to quickly heat the pin and the PCB pad before the plastic housing melts.

12. Can I use this for AC mains power (110V/220V)? Absolutely not. The XT60 is strictly designed for low-voltage DC applications (typically under 60V). It does not have the insulation required for deadly AC mains power.

13. Does this connector come with a snap-on back cover? No. Because this connector is designed to be soldered flush against a flat circuit board, a rear wire cover is unnecessary.

14. What are the physical dimensions? The housing is approximately 20mm wide, 16mm long (excluding the pins), and 10mm high.

15. Can I use this to connect my brushless motor to my ESC? No. Brushless motors use 3-phase AC power (requiring 3 wires). The XT60 only has 2 pins. You should use an MT30 or MR30 connector for brushless motors.

16. Are the metal pins solid or hollow? The internal mating sockets on the front are hollow to accept male bullet pins, but the 90-degree mounting pins that protrude through your PCB are solid metal.

17. What type of solder should I use? A high-quality 60/40 or 63/37 Rosin Core leaded solder is highly recommended for creating strong, low-resistance joints on these large pins.

18. Do I need to drill specific hole sizes in my PCB? Yes. If you are designing a custom PCB, you must check the specific manufacturer datasheet for the exact hole diameters and pitch spacing required for the two main power pins and the two anchor pins.

19. Can I mount this vertically (straight up) instead of at a 90-degree angle? This specific "PW" model is inherently right-angled. If you want a connector that points straight up from your PCB, you should look for the "XT60-V" (Vertical) PCB mount variant.

20. Will the nylon plastic melt while I am soldering? High-temperature nylon is resistant to melting, but not immune. A pro-tip: Plug a spare male XT60 connector into this female connector before you start soldering. The spare connector acts as a heat sink and physically holds the internal pins perfectly aligned even if the surrounding plastic gets soft.