Best Alternatives to PH2.0-2Y

Package: 2.0mm Pitch HousingShenzhen Hanxia Electronics Co., LTDInterconnectsPitch: 2.0 mmNumber of Positions: 2Number of Rows: 1Voltage Rating: 250 V AC/DCCurrent Rating: 2 A

PH2.0-2Y is a 2-pin, 2.0mm pitch connector housing. While direct housing replacements exist, many applications require finding a compatible board-mount male header. This guide reviews several potential mating headers.

AI replacement insight

Package riskhigh

Mating a housing and header from different manufacturers requires careful verification of mechanical drawings.

Electrical riskmedium

Most candidates match electrically, but some (e.g., S2B-PH-K) have lower voltage ratings, which is a critical downgrade.

Can it be replaced directly?

There are no direct replacements for the PH2.0-2Y housing among the candidates, as they are all male headers. The task is to find a compatible mating part for the board.

Best replacement path

Select a header based on the required board mounting style (vertical/right-angle, through-hole/SMT) and verify mechanical dimensions against the PH2.0-2Y housing datasheet. Vertical through-hole options like X4611WV-02I-C40D28 are common.

Main risk

The primary risk is mechanical incompatibility between the housing and the header, as dimensional tolerances can vary between manufacturers of 'PH-style' connectors.

Recommended alternatives

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X4611WV-02I-C40D28 package
X4611WV-02I-C40D28

XKB Connection

Needs validationmedium risk

A vertical through-hole header with matching 2.0mm pitch and higher current rating, a potential mating part.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorPH2.0-2YX4611WV-02I-C40D28ZX-HY2.0-2PLTS2B-PH-K(LF)(SN)Compatibility / risk
Part TypeFemale HousingMale HeaderMale HeaderMale HeaderMale Header — Candidate is a mating header, not a housing replacement.; ZX-HY2.0-2PLT: Candidate is a mating header, not a housing replacement.; S2B-PH-K(LF)(SN): Candidate is a mating header from the original JST PH series.; ZX-HY2.0-2PWT: Candidate is a mating header, not a housing replacement.
Mounting TypeCable MountThrough Hole, VerticalThrough Hole, VerticalThrough Hole, Right AngleThrough Hole, Vertical / Through Hole, Right Angle / Surface Mount, Right Angle — Vertical board-mount header.; ZX-HY2.0-2PLT: Vertical board-mount header.; S2B-PH-K(LF)(SN): Right-angle board-mount header.; ZX-HY2.0-2PWT: Right-angle SMT header.
Pitch2.0mm2.0mm2.0mm-2.0mm — matched; ZX-HY2.0-2PLT: matched; ZX-HY2.0-2PWT: matched
Current2A3A2A2A3A / 2A — Higher current rating is generally safe.; ZX-HY2.0-2PLT: matched; S2B-PH-K(LF)(SN): matched; ZX-HY2.0-2PWT: matched
Voltage250V250V250V100V250V / 100V — matched; ZX-HY2.0-2PLT: matched; S2B-PH-K(LF)(SN): Significant voltage downgrade.; ZX-HY2.0-2PWT: matched
Manufacturerhanxia--JSTJST — Original manufacturer of the PH series.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

For a vertical through-hole connection, XKB's X4611WV-02I-C40D28 or Megastar's ZX-HY2.0-2PLT are strong electrical matches. For a right-angle connection from the original series creator, consider JST's S2B-PH-K(LF)(SN), but be aware of its lower 100V rating.