What does the extra "T" indicate added to the top-entry SMT headers?

For some of the connector series', the top-entry surface mount headers require a suction cap for pick-n-place equipment vacuum nozzles. As such, those for which it applies would have an extra "T" suffix to the part number. For example, to have part number BM06B-SRSS-TB include the suction cap, it would be ordered as BM06B-SRSS-TBT. The same would apply to most top-entry headers with a "-TF" suffix. The SHD series is the exception whereas it uses a hard plastic cap thereby the suffix would be "-TFC". For more information please contact us here.

What does the suffixed (S) indicate on the JMD series receptacles?

The (S) indicates a modification made to the guide ribs of the receptacle to help prevent breakage during accidental, slantwise mating cycles instead of the proper straight mating method. For more information please contact us here for a handling manual of the series.

What does the "(N)" indicate at the end of the GH series top-entry headers?

Configuration of the GH connector top entry type suction tape shall be changed and unified starting in May, 2007 in order to improve workability of peeling suction tape.

According to this change, "(N)" shall be suffixed to conventional model No. as identification model No.

What does the "-H" indicate in the SH series contact?

Contact with the "-H" suffix...

Contact without the "-H" suffix...

Part number SSH-003T-P0.2-H is a newer version and is called a "high-pressure contact type" compared to the older SSH-003T-P0.2. The contact point of the contact was modified for a more assured connection and to help prevent the contact from warping when mating with the header posts.

Both contacts share the same application crimp tooling for terminating to the applicable wire. For more information, please visit www.jst.com.

Does JST offer loose piece versions of contacts on the carrier strip?

JST does not typically offer our strip terminals and chain terminals in loose piece (bulk) packaging. The reeled terminals are designed for large volume semi-automatic and fully-automatic wire termination equipment.

Hand tools are offered for loose contacts but most require the user to cut the terminal or contact off of the carrier strip before placing it into the hand tool for crimping.

Some of the JST authorized distributors do have the capabilities of removing the contacts from the carrier strip for those who wish to purchase loose contacts. Our network of authorized distributors can be found on our web site at the following URL:

http://www.jst.com/home5.html

USB Connector Part Number Changes

The following will explain the differences between the old and new, RoHS compliant USB Type A and Type B connectors:

Previous suffix of "-1":
Housing resin material = PBT
Shell = Nickel-undercoated, tin / copper alloy plating
Contact solder tail = 100% tin-plating (reflow treated)

Now changed to new suffix of "-4D":
Housing resin material = PBT
Shell = Nickel-undercoated, 100% pure tin-plating
Contact solder tail = 100% tin-plating (reflow treated)

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Previous suffix of "-2":
Housing resin material = PPS
Shell = Nickel-undercoated, tin / copper alloy plating
Contact solder tail = 100% tin-plating (reflow treated)

Now changed to new suffix of "-4S":
Housing resin material = PPS
Shell = Nickel-undercoated, 100% pure tin-plating
Contact solder tail = 100% tin-plating (reflow treated)

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Previous parts with a suffix of "-1NS" or without any designator have changed to "-4D" or "-4S" depending on the housing resin material.

Does JST have a CAGE Code?

Our current CAGE code is 67D17.

Our previous code (0S0L1) is obsolete and may still reference our old address location in Mount Prospect, IL.