{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"VLR-12V","brand":"JST","brandSlug":"jst","productSlug":"VLR-12V","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/jst/VLR-12V","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/VLR-12V","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"JST VL series receptacle, VLR-12V, 12 positions, dual-row, 0.244\" (6.20mm) pitch, free-hanging (in-line) mount, crimp termination, latch holder, white PA66 housing, contacts not included.","salesMarkdown":"## JST VL Series Receptacle, 12 Circuits, 6.20 mm Pitch The JST VLR-12V is a 12-position, dual-row receptacle housing from the VL series, designed for wire-to-wire or wire-to-board interconnect in power distribution and signal harnesses. The 6.20 mm pitch provides generous creepage and clearance for the rated voltage, making it suitable for applications where a compact pitch would force a derating. The housing is molded in white PA66 (Nylon 6/6) — a material with good mechanical toughness and chemical resistance for automotive and industrial environments — and carries a latch holder on the fastening face for positive retention against vibration. Operating temperature spans -25°C to 90°C, covering under-hood and outdoor cabinet duty. ## Pitch and Position Count Determine the Footprint At 6.20 mm pitch, the VLR-12V occupies roughly 37 mm across the mating face for the 12 positions in two rows. That is a wide footprint compared to a 2.54 mm pitch header of the same circuit count, but the trade-off is that each contact has room for heavier-gauge wire and the housing wall thickness supports the latch holder without crosstalk between cavities. The 12-position count is the BOM line match — confirm the mating header has 12 circuits at the same 6.20 mm pitch. ## Mating and Termination This receptacle mates with the matching VL series pin header (male pin contacts) at the same 6.20 mm pitch. Termination is crimp-style — the housing accepts male pin contacts that are crimped onto the wire and then inserted into the cavities. The latch holder on the housing locks the mated pair together; the audible click confirms full engagement. Contacts are not included with the housing — they must be ordered separately as JST VLR series crimp terminals.","metaTitle":"JST VLR-12V Receptacle, 12 Pos, 6.20mm Pitch, VL Series","metaDescription":"JST VLR-12V VL series receptacle, 12 positions, 6.20mm pitch, dual-row, free-hanging, latch holder. Active production. Contacts not included. Sourced per RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"JST Sales America Inc.","Note":"Contacts Not Included","Color":"White","Pitch":"0.244\\\" (6.20mm)","Series":"VL","Package":"Bulk","Features":"-","Row Spacing":"-","Contact Type":"Male Pin","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Connector Type":"Receptacle","Fastening Type":"Latch Holder","Number of Rows":"2","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"VLR","Contact Termination":"Crimp","Insulation Material":"Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6","Number of Positions":"12","Operating Temperature":"-25°C ~ 90°C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.2900","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/1a7dee7134a1acc964c735e8d64c105e.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy JST VLR-12V?","answer":"The JST VLR-12V is an active-production part sourced through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current pricing and lead time — availability is confirmed at quote time against your BOM quantity."},{"question":"What contacts are compatible with JST VLR-12V?","answer":"The VLR-12V accepts male pin contacts from the JST VL series, crimp-terminated. Contacts are not included with the housing — order the matching VL series crimp terminals separately."},{"question":"What is the pitch of the VLR-12V connector?","answer":"The VLR-12V has a 0.244\" (6.20 mm) pitch between contact positions."},{"question":"Is VLR-12V RoHS compliant?","answer":"The VLR-12V is listed as RoHS compliant based on the JST series standard for the VL family."},{"question":"What is the VLR-12V replacement or equivalent part?","answer":"It is an active-production part — the closest alternative is another VL series receptacle with the same 6.20 mm pitch and dual-row layout at a different position count. Confirm the circuit count matches your BOM before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/jst/VLR-12V","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/VLR-12V when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-22T19:46:37.382Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-22T19:46:37.382Z","indexable":true}}