ZX-HY2.0-5PLT
Megastar
Needs validationhigh risk
A through-hole version from the same HY series, offering identical electricals and mating compatibility but requiring a different PCB layout.
Best Alternatives to ZX-HY2.0-5PWT
ZX-HY2.0-5PWT is a 5-pin, 2.0mm pitch SMT header from Megastar. Finding a direct, pin-compatible replacement is challenging due to mechanical variations between connector series.
AI replacement insight
Package riskhigh
Footprint, height, and keying are likely different across series.
Electrical risklow
Several candidates match the 2A/250V rating.
Sourcing riskmedium
Multiple vendors offer 2.0mm pitch headers, but finding an exact match is difficult.
Can it be replaced directly?
No direct drop-in replacement is confirmed. Alternatives exist but require PCB layout verification due to differences in connector series and mechanical footprints.
Best replacement path
For board redesigns, use the through-hole version ZX-HY2.0-5PLT. For existing boards, a full mechanical review of any SMT alternative is mandatory.
Main risk
Mechanical incompatibility is the primary risk. Connector series from different manufacturers, or even different series from the same manufacturer, are rarely footprint-compatible.
Recommended alternatives
3Alternative comparison matrix
| Feature / factor | ZX-HY2.0-5PWT | ZX-HY2.0-5PLT | ZX-PH2.0-WT5P | SM05B-PASS-TBT(LF)(SN) | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | Surface Mount (SMT) | Through Hole | PH Series | JST PA Series | Through Hole / PH Series / JST PA Series — Requires different PCB layout.; ZX-PH2.0-WT5P: Different connector series implies mechanical incompatibility.; SM05B-PASS-TBT(LF)(SN): Different series implies mechanical incompatibility. |
| Mating Interface | HY Series | HY Series | - | - | HY Series — Same series ensures mating part compatibility. |
| Voltage | 250V AC/DC | 250V AC/DC | 250V AC/DC | Unknown | 250V AC/DC / Unknown — matched; ZX-PH2.0-WT5P: matched; SM05B-PASS-TBT(LF)(SN): JST PA series is typically 250V. |
| Current | 2.0A | 2.0A | 2.0A | Unknown | 2.0A / Unknown — matched; ZX-PH2.0-WT5P: matched; SM05B-PASS-TBT(LF)(SN): JST PA series is typically 3A. |
| Mounting | Surface Mount, Right Angle | - | Surface Mount, Right Angle | Surface Mount | Surface Mount, Right Angle — Mounting type and orientation match.; SM05B-PASS-TBT(LF)(SN): matched |
| Manufacturer | Megastar | - | - | JST | JST — Different vendor. |
Application & sourcing insights
Questions & answers
For a new PCB design, ZX-HY2.0-5PLT from the same Megastar HY series offers identical electrical performance and mating compatibility in a through-hole package. For existing SMT boards, no direct drop-in has been identified; layout verification is required for any alternative.