What this connector is
The JST B6P-VH-B is the 6-circuit member of the VH family — a single-row board-to-cable header with a 0.156 inch (3.96 mm) pitch and a one-wall shroud that covers three sides of the contact array, so it slots into a matching VH receptacle housing without looking past the edge of the connector body. The locking ramp on the housing side holds the mated pair under cable pull, which is why this series shows up in appliance power harnesses and industrial control panels where the cable dress puts lateral load on the connector. Square pin contacts in brass, tin-plated across both the mating face and the solder tail, carry 10 A per circuit at 250 V — the voltage ceiling is driven by the PBT housing material rather than the contact itself.
Where this class is used
VH-series shrouded headers serve as the power input connector in appliances, HVAC controls, and industrial instrumentation. The one-wall shroud keeps the pins covered during handling and the locking ramp prevents accidental unmating under cable pull.
How it sits against a same-series sibling
The B6P-VH-B(LF)(SN) carries identical mechanical ratings — same 6 positions, same 3.96 mm pitch, same 10 A at 250 V — but uses lead-free tin plating on the solder tails. For RoHS compliance or a lead-free reflow profile, the (LF)(SN) variant is the direct drop-in.