{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"B7P-VH-FB-B(LF)(SN)","brand":"JST","brandSlug":"jst","productSlug":"B7P-VH-FB-B~1LF~2~1SN~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/jst/B7P-VH-FB-B~1LF~2~1SN~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/B7P-VH-FB-B(LF)(SN)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"JST VH series, Header, 7 Positions, 3.96mm Pitch, 1 Row, Through Hole, Solder, Tin Mating/Post, 10A, 250V, Shrouded - 4 Wall, Locking Ramp, UL94 V-0.","salesMarkdown":"## JST VH Series Header — B7P-VH-FB-B(LF)(SN) The JST B7P-VH-FB-B(LF)(SN) is a 7-position, single-row header in the VH series, designed for board-to-cable/wire interconnects. It carries a 3.96 mm pitch, which sets the board footprint spacing for the through-hole solder tails. The header is fully shrouded on all four walls, protecting the male pins during handling and mating. Rated 10 A per circuit at 250 V, this header handles power-level current — think DC supply rails, motor drive lines, or heater circuits inside an industrial cabinet. The tin-on-tin contact system (mating and post finish both tin) is cost-effective for moderate mating-cycle applications where gold's corrosion resistance is not required. The locking ramp on the shroud provides positive retention with the mating VH receptacle housing — an audible click confirms full engagement, which matters in vibration-prone environments like panel wiring or conveyor systems. The glass-filled PBT housing carries a UL94 V-0 flammability rating, so the connector is acceptable inside equipment enclosures that require a flame-retardant plastic. ## Fit and Footprint The 3.96 mm pitch is the critical board-layout dimension — it matches the standard 0.156-inch grid common in power connectors, so the PCB hole pattern is straightforward. The through-hole solder tails are 3.70 mm long, which gives enough standoff for a clean solder fillet on a standard 1.6 mm board. The board guide feature helps align the header during wave-solder assembly, reducing skew. With 7 positions loaded in a single row, the header occupies about 27.7 mm of board edge. The 11.00 mm insulation height above the board means the mating receptacle sits well clear of nearby components — useful when routing wires over a crowded PCB. ## Mating and Termination This header mates with JST VH series receptacle housings that accept crimp terminals for 18-22 AWG wire. The locking ramp on the shroud engages a matching latch on the receptacle — it locks positively and releases by lifting the ramp tab. The 4-wall shrouding prevents the receptacle from being misaligned or reversed during mating, which is a common failure point on unshrouded headers. Termination is through-hole solder to the PCB. The square male pins (0.045-inch typical for VH series) provide a robust contact beam for the receptacle's female terminal. The tin plating on both mating and post surfaces is rated for the full 10 A current without galling concerns at typical mating frequencies.","metaTitle":"JST VH B7P-VH-FB-B(LF)(SN) Header, 7 Pos, 3.96mm, 10A","metaDescription":"JST VH series shrouded header, 7 positions, 3.96mm pitch, rated 10A at 250V. Through-hole, locking ramp. Active production, RoHS compliant. Quoted to order.","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":"Board Guide","Shrouding":"Shrouded - 4 Wall","Termination":"Solder","Applications":"-","Contact Type":"Male Pin","Contact Shape":"Square","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","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":"Copper Alloy","Insulation Color":"Natural","Insulation Height":"0.433\\\" (11.00mm)","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"B7P-VH","Insulation Material":"Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Glass Filled","Number of Positions":"7","Row Spacing - Mating":"-","Contact Finish - Post":"Tin","Contact Length - Post":"0.146\\\" (3.70mm)","Current Rating (Amps)":"10A","Operating Temperature":"-25°C~85°C","Mated Stacking Heights":"-","Overall Contact Length":"-","Contact Finish - Mating":"Tin","Contact Length - Mating":"-","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":"$0.7300","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/011f464190d3957967aa5c9371f984c8.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/B7P-VH-FB-B(LF)(SN)/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the pitch of the JST B7P-VH-FB-B(LF)(SN) header?","answer":"The mating pitch is 3.96 mm (0.156 inches), which is the standard JST VH series spacing. This sets the through-hole footprint on the PCB."},{"question":"Is the JST B7P-VH-FB-B(LF)(SN) shrouded?","answer":"Yes, the header is fully shrouded with 4 walls, protecting the male pins and guiding the mating receptacle into correct alignment."},{"question":"What is the current rating of the B7P-VH-FB-B(LF)(SN)?","answer":"It is rated 10 A per circuit at 250 V, making it suitable for power distribution, motor drive, and DC rail applications within an industrial or panel environment."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/jst/B7P-VH-FB-B~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/B7P-VH-FB-B~1LF~2~1SN~2 when reusing this data. 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