JST 02HR-6S-P-N: 2-Position IDC Receptacle for Discrete Wire Harnesses
The JST 02HR-6S-P-N is a 2-position IDC receptacle in the HR series, designed for mass-terminating discrete 26 AWG wire without stripping or crimping. Tin-plated female sockets provide adequate contact for low-cycle signal or power applications where repeated mating is not the primary concern.
What Wire Gauge Does 02HR-6S-P-N Accept?
This receptacle is rated for 26 AWG discrete wire only. The IDC slot dimensions are optimized for that gauge; forcing 22 AWG or 24 AWG into the slot risks damaging the insulation displacement beams and creating an intermittent connection. If your harness uses 24 AWG, look at the 03HR-4K-P-N or 04HR-4K-P-N receptacles, which are specified for 24 AWG with the same pitch and IDC termination.
2 Positions vs 4 Positions – Which One Fits Your BOM?
The 02HR-6S-P-N carries 2 positions, while the 04HR-6S-P-N carries 4 positions at the same 0.098" (2.50mm) pitch, same tin finish, same IDC termination, and same natural housing. The decision is purely circuit count: if your harness needs exactly two conductors, the 02HR is the correct BOM line; if you need four, step up to the 04HR. There is no electrical rating difference between the two — the current capacity per contact is identical.