{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"B10PS-VH(LF)(SN)","brand":"JST","brandSlug":"jst","productSlug":"B10PS-VH~1LF~2~1SN~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/jst/B10PS-VH~1LF~2~1SN~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/B10PS-VH(LF)(SN)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"JST VH Series, Board to Cable/Wire, Header, 10 Positions, 3.96mm Pitch, 1 Row, Through Hole, Right Angle, Solder, Tin Plating, 10A, 250V, UL94 V-0.","salesMarkdown":"The JST B10PS-VH(LF)(SN) is a 10-position, single-row header from the VH series, designed for board-to-cable/wire interconnect. It carries a 3.96mm pitch, rated 10A per circuit at 250V, with tin-plated square male pins. The through-hole, right-angle orientation routes the wire exit parallel to the PCB — a common fit for power distribution in industrial control panels, white goods, and automotive harnesses where the connector needs to sit flush against the board edge. The locking ramp on the shroud holds the mating receptacle in place under vibration, a detail that matters more in the field than the headline current rating. ## What the ratings mean for the fit The 3.96mm pitch is the board-layout anchor — it sets the footprint spacing and is wider than the 2.54mm common on signal headers, which gives more creepage for the 250V rating without forcing an oversized board. The 10A per circuit rating means this header handles moderate power, not just signal; the limiting factor is the temperature rise in the nylon 6/6 housing, not the brass contact itself. Tin plating on both the mating and post side keeps the cost down for applications where the connector mates infrequently — a few dozen cycles over the life of the assembly. The operating range of -25°C to 85°C covers most indoor industrial and automotive cabin environments, but not under-hood engine bay duty. ## Sourcing and lifecycle The B10PS-VH(LF)(SN) carries an active lifecycle status, so there is no last-time-buy pressure or obsolescence risk on this BOM line. The (LF)(SN) suffix in the order code indicates the lead-free and tin-plated finish — the base product number B10PS-VH without the suffix is the same header in a different plating option, not a functional difference in fit or rating. ## Compliance and approvals The housing carries a UL94 V-0 flammability rating, which is a hard requirement for equipment installed inside an enclosure under most safety standards. The header is RoHS-compliant as indicated by the (LF) suffix in the order code.","metaTitle":"JST B10PS-VH(LF)(SN) VH Header, 10 Pos, 3.96mm Pitch, 10A","metaDescription":"JST B10PS-VH(LF)(SN) VH series header, 10 positions, 3.96mm pitch, 10A, 250V, through-hole right-angle, locking ramp, UL94 V-0.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Pin Headers, Sockets & Housings"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"JST Sales America Inc.","Style":"Board to Cable/Wire","Series":"VH","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Shrouding":"Shrouded - 1 Wall","Termination":"Solder","Applications":"-","Contact Type":"Male Pin","Contact Shape":"Square","Mounting Type":"Through Hole, Right Angle","Connector Type":"Header","Fastening Type":"Locking Ramp","Number of Rows":"1","Pitch - Mating":"0.156\\\" (3.96mm)","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"250V","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Brass","Insulation Color":"Natural","Insulation Height":"0.335\\\" (8.51mm)","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"B10PS-VH","Insulation Material":"Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6","Number of Positions":"10","Row Spacing - Mating":"-","Contact Finish - Post":"Tin","Contact Length - Post":"0.142\\\" (3.60mm)","Current Rating (Amps)":"10A","Operating Temperature":"-25°C~85°C","Mated Stacking Heights":"-","Overall Contact Length":"-","Contact Finish - Mating":"Tin","Contact Length - Mating":"0.303\\\" (7.70mm)","Number of Positions Loaded":"All","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0","Contact Finish Thickness - Post":"-","Contact Finish Thickness - Mating":"-"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.7400","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/011f464190d3957967aa5c9371f984c8.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/B10PS-VH(LF)(SN)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the pitch of B10PS-VH(LF)(SN)?","answer":"The pitch is 3.96mm (0.156\"), which is the center-to-center spacing between adjacent pins on the single row."},{"question":"Does B10PS-VH(LF)(SN) have a locking ramp?","answer":"Yes, the header has a locking ramp on the shroud that engages with the mating VH series receptacle housing to prevent accidental disconnection under vibration."},{"question":"Is B10PS-VH(LF)(SN) compatible with VH series receptacles?","answer":"Yes, this header is designed to mate with the matching JST VH series receptacle housings and crimp terminals at the same 3.96mm pitch."},{"question":"What is the difference between B10PS-VH and B10PS-VH(LF)(SN)?","answer":"The (LF)(SN) suffix indicates a lead-free (RoHS-compliant) finish with tin plating. The base B10PS-VH without the suffix is the same header in a different plating option — the mechanical fit and ratings are identical."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/jst/B10PS-VH~1LF~2~1SN~2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/jst/B10PS-VH~1LF~2~1SN~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T18:04:01.345Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T18:04:01.345Z","indexable":true}}