Best Alternatives to XH-3PA

Package: Through HoleZHOURIInterconnectsNumber of Positions: 3Pitch: 2.5 mmRated Voltage: 250 VRated Current: 3 AOperating Temperature: -25°C to +85°C

XH-3PA is a common 3-pin, 2.5mm pitch through-hole header. Several manufacturers offer form, fit, and functionally similar parts within the XH connector family, providing multiple sourcing options.

AI replacement insight

Package risklow

High likelihood of compatibility within the XH series, but datasheet verification is necessary for footprint.

Electrical risklow

Most alternatives match the 250V/3A rating, but this must be confirmed for each candidate.

Sourcing risklow

This is a very common connector type with a large number of suppliers.

Can it be replaced directly?

Yes, several manufacturers produce 3-pin, 2.5mm pitch headers that are strong functional alternatives to XH-3PA. However, pin-to-pin compatibility requires verifying mechanical drawings.

Best replacement path

Use cross-vendor XH-series parts like DEALON XH-D-3A or Megastar ZX-XH2.54-3PZZ-Y after verifying mechanical dimensions.

Main risk

The primary risk is minor mechanical differences in housing or pin dimensions between manufacturers, which could affect PCB fit or mating.

Recommended alternatives

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XH-D-3A package
XH-D-3A

DEALON

Needs validationmedium risk

This DEALON part is a strong functional match with identical key electrical ratings, pitch, and pin count.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorXH-3PAXH-D-3AZX-XH2.54-3PZZ-YXD-XH-3A-GCompatibility / risk
GenderHeader, Male PinsHeader, Male PinsHeader, Male Pins-Header, Male Pins — Matches target type.; ZX-XH2.54-3PZZ-Y: Matches target type.
Positions33333 — Pin count matches.; ZX-XH2.54-3PZZ-Y: Pin count matches.; XD-XH-3A-G: Pin count matches.; XH-3A-L: Pin count matches.
Pitch2.5mm2.5mm2.5mm2.5mm2.5mm — Pin pitch matches.; ZX-XH2.54-3PZZ-Y: Pin pitch matches.; XD-XH-3A-G: Pin pitch matches.; XH-3A-L: Pin pitch matches.
Voltage250V250V250V250V250V — Voltage rating matches.; ZX-XH2.54-3PZZ-Y: Voltage rating matches.; XD-XH-3A-G: Voltage rating matches.; XH-3A-L: Voltage rating matches.
Current3A3.0A3.0A3A3.0A / 3A — Current rating matches.; ZX-XH2.54-3PZZ-Y: Current rating matches.; XD-XH-3A-G: Current rating matches.; XH-3A-L: Current rating matches.
Temperature-25°C to +85°C--25°C to +85°C--25°C to +85°C — Operating temperature range matches.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

DEALON XH-D-3A and Megastar ZX-XH2.54-3PZZ-Y are excellent alternatives with matching electrical specifications. Always verify mechanical dimensions from the datasheet before procurement.