JST Sales America Inc. B16B-XADSS-N-A(LF)(SN)

Mfr. Part

B16B-XADSS-N-A(LF)(SN)

Manufacturer

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Detailed Description

JST XAD series vertical shrouded header, 16 positions (2 rows x 8), 2.50 mm pitch, through-hole, solder termination. Male pins with tin finish, copper-alloy contacts, 4-wall shroud, locking ramp, and board guide for secure board-to-cable connections. UL94 V-0 glass-filled PA66 housing, natural color. Rated 3 A per contact and 250 V. Operating temperature −25°C to +85°C. RoHS compliant. Supplied in bulk.

Key Features

2.50 mm pitch dual-row header, 16 total positions, all positions loaded

Vertical, through-hole style for robust PCB mounting

Shrouded 4-wall housing for mis-mate protection

Locking ramp and board guide for fast, reliable mating

Male circular pins, copper alloy with tin plating (mating and post)

Insulation: PA66 nylon 6/6, glass filled, natural color, UL94 V-0

Electrical ratings: 3 A per contact, 250 V

Operating temperature range: −25°C to +85°C

Mated stacking height about 13.8 mm

RoHS compliant

Key Advantages

Secure mating and retention thanks to shroud and locking ramp

Board guide reduces assembly errors and speeds production

Tin-plated contacts offer cost-effective, reliable conductivity for general-use cycles

Rugged through-hole posts provide strong mechanical anchoring

UL94 V-0 housing supports safer use in end products

Standard 2.50 mm pitch supports compact layouts without sacrificing current capacity

Packaging

Type: Bulk

Materials

- Contacts: Copper alloy, tin finish (mating and post)

- Insulator: Polyamide PA66, glass filled, UL94 V-0, natural

Size and geometry

- Positions and rows: 16 total, 2 rows (2 x 8)

- Pitch: 2.50 mm

- Row spacing: 2.50 mm

- Mated stacking height: 13.8 mm

- Insulation height: 10.11 mm

- Post length: 3.50 mm

Pin configuration

- Contact type: Male pin

- Contact shape: Circular

- Termination: Through-hole, solder

- Shrouding: 4-wall

- Fastening: Locking ramp

- Style: Board-to-cable/wire

Thermal characteristics

- Operating temperature: −25°C to +85°C

- Material flammability rating: UL94 V-0

Electrical properties

- Current rating: 3 A per contact

- Voltage rating: 250 V

- RoHS compliant

Lifecycle

Status: Part of JST’s XAD series, commonly used and generally active in distribution

Nearing discontinuation: No public indication that it is nearing end of life

Direct equivalents and alternatives

- Same-series options may exist for different plating, orientation, or packaging within JST XAD at the same pitch and position. Fit and function depend on the exact mechanical keying and mating housings.

- Other JST 2.50 mm families (for example XA or XH) may offer functional alternatives, but they are not guaranteed drop-in replacements due to different shrouds, keying, or heights.

- For true drop-in cross-references and vetted alternates, please contact Y-IC via our website. Our team will confirm compatibility with your mating part numbers and mechanical constraints.

Key Application Areas

Consumer and white goods: appliances, HVAC controllers, small appliances

Industrial controls and automation: PLC I/O, sensors, actuators, control boards

Power and lighting: LED drivers, power modules, adapters

Office and commercial electronics: printers, scanners, POS terminals

Embedded systems and development boards needing secure wire-to-board links

Instrumentation and test equipment

Datasheet

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