Is there a pin-compatible replacement for EHR-2?

No direct pin-compatible replacement has been verified. Candidates like CJT A2508H-2P match key electrical parameters but belong to different connector families, so mechanical fit and mating are not guaranteed without datasheet comparison.

What risks should I check before replacing EHR-2?

The primary risk is mechanical incompatibility. Ensure the replacement housing has the same dimensions, locking features, and mates correctly with your existing board-side header. Also verify material and temperature ratings.

EHR-2 Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | JST

The JST EHR-2 is a 2-position, 2.5mm pitch housing from the reliable EH series, widely used for wire-to-board connections. When seeking alternatives, focus on matching the connector series and mechanical dimensions.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

Mating compatibility with non-EH series parts is not guaranteed and is the primary risk.

Electrical risklow

Key electrical parameters like pitch, current, and voltage are standard and easy to match.

Can it be replaced directly?

No verified direct drop-in replacement was found. All candidates are from different connector series and require mechanical validation.

Best replacement path

First, seek other parts within the JST EH series. If unavailable, consider parametrically similar cross-vendor options like CJT's A2508 series, but you must verify mechanical drawings.

Main risk

Mechanical incompatibility. Connectors from different series, even with the same pitch and pin count, are not designed to mate.

Recommended alternatives

Parametrically similar 2.5mm pitch housing, but from a different series requiring mechanical verification.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	EHR-2	A2508H-2P	HC-XHB-2Y	Compatibility / risk
Pitch	2.5mm	2.5mm	2.5mm	2.5mm — Pitch matches.; HC-XHB-2Y: Pitch matches.
Positions	2	2	2	2 — Position count matches.; HC-XHB-2Y: Position count matches.
Package	Housing	Housing	-	Housing — Package type matches.
Temperature	-25°C to +85°C	-40°C to +105°C	-40°C to +105°C	-40°C to +105°C — Wider operating range.; HC-XHB-2Y: Wider operating range.
Series	EH	A2508	XHB	A2508 / XHB — Different connector series, mating not guaranteed.; HC-XHB-2Y: Different series, mating unverified.

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Questions & answers

The best alternative is another part from the JST EH series with the same position count. Cross-vendor parts like CJT A2508H-2P are parametrically similar but require careful mechanical verification to ensure they mate correctly.