Best Alternatives to XH-5A

Component

XH-5A is a 5-position 2.50mm through-hole wire-to-board header. No pin-compatible replacement is proven from the reviewed candidates.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Match 3A and 250V ratings.

Package riskhigh

Footprint and pin count must match.

Firmware risklow

Passive connector only.

Sourcing riskmedium

Lifecycle is not stated.

Can it be replaced directly?

No verified pin-compatible replacement was found.

Best replacement path

Check a 5-pos 2.50mm 3A XH-style header with confirmed footprint and mating housing.

Main risk

Connector footprint, pitch, and mating housing are not proven.

Recommended alternatives

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8821WV-06KP package
8821WV-06KP

HanElectricity

Needs validationhigh risk

8821WV-06KP is a 2.5mm 3A header candidate, but not a 5-pin drop-in.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorXH-5A8821WV-06KP2016WV-05KPAlt 3Compatibility / risk
Pinout5 pos, 2.50mm6 pos, 2.5mm5 pos, 2.0mm6 pos, 2.5mm / 5 pos, 2.0mm — extra position; 2016WV-05KP: pitch mismatch
PackageThrough HoleThrough HoleThrough HoleThrough Hole — mount only; 2016WV-05KP: mount only
Current3 A3 A1 A3 A / 1 A — rating equal; 2016WV-05KP: derating needed
Voltage250 V250 V AC/DC250 V AC/DC250 V AC/DC — rating equal; 2016WV-05KP: rating equal
Applicationwire-to-boardwire-to-board-wire-to-board — same role
Temperaturemissing--25C to 85C-25C to 85C — target missing

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

No direct alternative is verified. The closest reviewed option is 8821WV-06KP, but it has 6 positions.