What does the "F" indicate on the PAD series headers?

Example part numbers:

B10B-PADSS (LF)(SN)
B10B-PADSS-1 (LF)(SN)

Compared to...

B10B-PADSS-F (LF)(SN)
B10B-PADSS-1F (LF)(SN)

The difference is the raw material resin used. Without the "F", it is glass-filled PBT. With the "F", it is PA66.

Those WITHOUT the "F" added are discontinued.

Only those with the "F" are now promoted due to quality issue with those without the "F".

What is the difference between SVH-21T-P1.1 and SVH-21T-1.1?

The difference is the material. With the "P it is a Phosphor Bronze material and is the standard to use. Without the "P" the material is Brass.

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Are detailed product specifications available for down load from the web site?

Detailed Product Specifications are not available for down load directly from the JST web sites. If you require more detailed specifications than what is currently offered on our web sites off of the available data sheets, please contact us here for more information.

How do I order the PH series SMT header to include a suction cap?

To order the top-entry, surface mount header of the PH series with removable suction cap (Kapton tape) for ease of pick-and-place vacuum nozzles, the part number would include an extra "T" after the packaging indicator.

For example:

Part number B2B-PH-SM4-TB (LF)(SN) does not include the suction cap.
Part number B2B-PH-SM4-TBT (LF)(SN) includes the suction cap.

JST cannot rework product you have already purchased without the suction cap.

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Is there a gold-plated option for the SH series contact?

JST does offer a flash gold-plated version of part number SSH-003T-P0.2-H. The part number is SSH-003GA-P0.2-H. For more information you may contact us here.

Are the JWPF series contacts offered in gold plating?

At present, the JWPF contacts are not available in gold plating.

What is the difference with the JWPF series contacts?

The difference between SWPT-001T-P025 and SWPT-001T-025 is the base material. With the "P" it is a Phosphor Bronze material. Without the "P" it is a Brass material. The standard, better material is Phosphor Bronze.