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Package: SMT HeaderCJTInterconnectsPitch: 1.25 mmNumber of Positions: 5Current Rating: 1 AVoltage Rating: 125 V AC/DCMounting Type: Surface Mount (SMT)

A1251WR-S-5P is a 5-pin, 1.25mm pitch, right-angle SMT header from CJT. Several functional alternatives exist, but require careful verification of the PCB footprint to ensure mechanical compatibility.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

Footprint and mechanical dimensions are not verified and can vary between manufacturers.

Electrical risklow

Key electrical ratings (voltage, current) are standard and easily matched.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for A1251WR-S-5P should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

Use a parametrically matching SMT right-angle connector like ZX-MX1.25-5PWT, but perform a full datasheet review to validate the PCB footprint.

Main risk

PCB layout incompatibility is the main risk. The footprint of connector substitutes can vary even if key parameters match.

Recommended alternatives

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HX MX1.25-5PWT package
Needs validationmedium risk

Strong parametric match for SMT, right-angle applications. PCB footprint requires verification.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorA1251WR-S-5PHX MX1.25-5PWTWAFER-MX1.25-5PWBZX-MX1.25-5PWTCompatibility / risk
Positions55555 — Number of positions match.; WAFER-MX1.25-5PWB: Number of positions match.; ZX-MX1.25-5PWT: Number of positions match.
Pitch1.25 mm1.25 mm1.25 mm1.25 mm1.25 mm — Connector pitch matches.; WAFER-MX1.25-5PWB: Connector pitch matches.; ZX-MX1.25-5PWT: Connector pitch matches.
PackageSurface Mount (SMT), 90° (Right Angle)Surface Mount, Right AngleSurface Mount (SMT), Right AngleSurface Mount, Right AngleSurface Mount, Right Angle / Surface Mount (SMT), Right Angle — Mounting type and orientation match, but footprint requires verification.; WAFER-MX1.25-5PWB: Mounting type and orientation match, but footprint requires verification.; ZX-MX1.25-5PWT: Mounting type and orientation match, but footprint requires verification.
Current1 A1.0 A1 A1.0 A1.0 A / 1 A — Current rating matches.; WAFER-MX1.25-5PWB: Current rating matches.; ZX-MX1.25-5PWT: Current rating matches.
Voltage125 V125 V125 V125 V125 V — Voltage rating matches.; WAFER-MX1.25-5PWB: Voltage rating matches.; ZX-MX1.25-5PWT: Voltage rating matches.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for A1251WR-S-5P are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.