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PSI Connector (High Current Specification D Type)

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JST has been a pioneer in the technology industry since 1957. Committed to
continuous improvement, we push the boundaries of what is considered
possible. Our product line of over 100,000 unique items provides our
customers with the tools they need for endless innovation.

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OF OUR CUSTOMERS

For over 60 years, JST has been committed to continuously developing
products of the highest quality and reliability, ensuring timely delivery, and
reducing costs by improving efficiency. These founding principles have led us to
become the global company we are today.

JST INNOVATION IS ALL AROUND YOU

JST connectors can be found in a wide variety of products across many industries. Select a category below to explore how they are used.

Industries

Automotive
Amusement Equipment
A / V Equipment
Business Equipment
Information & Communication Equipment
Traffic Systems & Heavy Electronics
Home Appliances
Industrial Equipment

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Automotive

From airbags and headlights to ignition coils and data control modules, JST connectors can be found in almost every part of every automotive. These are just some of the connectors used in the industry:

Headlight: CPT
Inverter: CPT, CPI, MEC
Switch on instrument panel assembly: HCM, AIT2
Ignition coil: NFG
Antilock brake system: ASG
Battery pack: SPH2
Airbag: HIC, SNA, SAB, SQS, SQH, SQM, SQF

Amusement Equipment

Originating in Japan, the pachinko machine is a staple in many arcades and casinos. Check out how JST connectors power the fun:

Liquid Crystal Display unit: SHL, FHY, FHH, FCH
Main control board/payout board: ZE, PA, PUD, PND, PNI, XA, JQ, UB, DSH
CR unit: ZE, PA, Dsub
Speaker unit: PS, Tab-on terminal
Surface board (connection part of main chassis frame): PUD, JFA, RTZ, TSF
Power supply unit: PUD, XH, VH, VL, JFA, Ring tongue terminal

A / V Equipment

From image sensors and lens boards in digital cameras to backlight inverters and controller boards in TVs, JST connectors play a vital role in a variety of Audio-Visual equipment. The following are just some of our elements that can be found in a Liquid Crystal television:

Liquid Crystal Television
Power supply board: PA, VH, NV, VYH, VA, VT
Backlight invertor board: BD, BDE
Controller board: GVH, GH, GHD, ZE, PNI, SCV
Liquid crystal driver board: SHLV, SHL, SHLD, GH

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Business Equipment

When it comes to modern business technology, any piece of office equipment could contain JST connectors. For example, a multifunction machine, such as a printer/copier, may include:

Connection of external unit: DAC, OTZ
Controller board: DIM, DM, JMF, RHM
Connection of unit (drawer): RFC, RIJ, RIC, RIZ, RWZ, RWM, RVE
Main board: CS family/CZ family series
Power supply board: VH, PSI, NV, VL, VYH, VA, NVA, VSL, HL, XL

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Information & Communication Equipment

Having cutting-edge information and communication equipment is vital in today’s world. That’s why companies rely on JST parts to power devices such as laptops and smartphones, which may include:

[The following is for a smartphone:]

Slot for SIM card: SCUL, SCYT, SCZT
Slot for micro SD card: SDHL, SDHR, SDHK, SDH
Headphone jack: EP
Interface for micro USB: UB
Connector for FPC to board: JAK, JAT

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Traffic Systems & Heavy Electronics

JST connectors are used in traffic systems and heavy electronics, such as railway vehicles and the equipment used to run transport stations. For example, the following parts may be found in an automatic turnstile:

IC card control board: SR
Power supply board: VH, JFA
Controller board: ZR, PH, PHD, PA, PNI, XA, XAD, UB

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Home Appliances

The innovative parts we engineer and manufacture are used extensively throughout the home appliance industry. The controller boards in the following appliances are often made with JST connectors:

Hot water heater: XA, VH, PA, XA, XH, PS, Solderless terminal
Washing machine: VH, XL
Refrigerator: VH, ZPD, XNI, XA
Air conditioner: GH, PA, XA, PH, GH

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Industrial Equipment

Servo amplifiers are used in industrial equipment to transmit electrical signals and control movement. The following JST connectors can be found in servo amplifiers:

PC communication: UB (Mini USB)
Input Output Signal: MS
Safety circuit: CIF
Battery connection: PA
Motor encoder: XV
Connection between boards: JYR
Power supply system: JFA (J-FAT-S-H)