16-Pin Right-Angle Header for 2 mm Pitch Cable Assemblies
The S16B-PH-K-S(LF)(SN): The 2 A ceiling is typical for a 2.00 mm pitch header with tin plating — the contact resistance is stable at that current, but derate above 85°C ambient per the housing material limit. No secondary TPA required for basic duty.
Mates with JST PH series crimp receptacle housings (e.g., PHR-16) using the SPH-002T-P0.5S or equivalent tin-plated contact. Insulation height is 0.189" (4.80 mm) from the board surface — the mated receptacle adds roughly another 5 mm, so total stack height stays under 10 mm in most cable assemblies.
Position Comparison: 16 vs 15 Circuits
If your BOM calls for 15 conductors, the 16-position header will leave one pin unpopulated — electrically fine but mechanically wider by one pitch (2.00 mm). The non-(LF)(SN) variant S16B-PH-K-S is identical in all rated specs — the (LF)(SN) suffix simply indicates lead-free and tin-plated compliance per JST's part-numbering convention. Either variant mates with the same PH receptacle housings.