
XKB Connection
A vertical through-hole header with matching 2.0mm pitch and higher current rating, a potential mating part.
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.
Mating a housing and header from different manufacturers requires careful verification of mechanical drawings.
Most candidates match electrically, but some (e.g., S2B-PH-K) have lower voltage ratings, which is a critical downgrade.
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.
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.
The primary risk is mechanical incompatibility between the housing and the header, as dimensional tolerances can vary between manufacturers of 'PH-style' connectors.

XKB Connection
A vertical through-hole header with matching 2.0mm pitch and higher current rating, a potential mating part.
| Feature / factor | PH2.0-2Y | X4611WV-02I-C40D28 | ZX-HY2.0-2PLT | S2B-PH-K(LF)(SN) | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Type | Female Housing | Male Header | Male Header | Male Header | Male 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 Type | Cable Mount | Through Hole, Vertical | Through Hole, Vertical | Through Hole, Right Angle | Through 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. |
| Pitch | 2.0mm | 2.0mm | 2.0mm | - | 2.0mm — matched; ZX-HY2.0-2PLT: matched; ZX-HY2.0-2PWT: matched |
| Current | 2A | 3A | 2A | 2A | 3A / 2A — Higher current rating is generally safe.; ZX-HY2.0-2PLT: matched; S2B-PH-K(LF)(SN): matched; ZX-HY2.0-2PWT: matched |
| Voltage | 250V | 250V | 250V | 100V | 250V / 100V — matched; ZX-HY2.0-2PLT: matched; S2B-PH-K(LF)(SN): Significant voltage downgrade.; ZX-HY2.0-2PWT: matched |
| Manufacturer | hanxia | - | - | JST | JST — Original manufacturer of the PH series. |
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.