The JST RSXA Series is a 2.5mm pitch IDC RAST style connector, which incorporates JST’s distinctive IDC Twin U-Slot contact design. This RAST 2.5 compliant card edge system is available in a variety of locking and polarising combinations.

Although RAST (Raster Anschluss Steck Technik, which is German for ‘grid connection plug technology’), was standardised as a terminal block specification back in the 1980s for domestic appliance products, it has now evolved to be utilised in a variety of applications and is ideal for high volume production environments.

The RSXA Connector is available in 2 to 10 circuit variations, with a current rating of 4Amps (AWG#22), 250V AC/DC Voltage, operating temperature range of -25^OC to +105^OC and a material rating of UL94V-0.

Applications

• Domestic Appliance
• Automotive
• Air Conditioning
• Factory Automation
• Vending Machines

# These are a representation of some of the applications and uses of this product, and is by no means definitive.

RAST 2.5 Standard

• The connector meets RAST 2.5 standard requirements.

Twin U-slot Insolation Displacement (ID) design

• The ID interface section of the connector consists of JST’s proven twin U-slot structure, which guarantees high reliability in the contact area.

IDC Benefits

• The benefits of IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) is that;
• Shorter and optimal harness production times can be achieved and low cost realised.
• Exceptional harness quality can be consistently accomplished.

Card Edge PCB mounting

• Designed to straddle the edge of the PCB, thus increasing component real estate and wire routing flexibility.

Secure locking feature

• The connector has a selection of locking features that prevents accidental disconnection due to restricted wire routing or high environmental vibration. Depending on the application and PCB design, this connector can be;

Incorrect mating prevention

• Multiple Keying and Polarising Rib options provide a variety of connector solutions, thus reducing plugging errors and inventory levels.

Circuits

• 2-10 Position

Application equipment

• Hand, Semi-Automatic and Fully Automatic assembly devices are available.

Standards

• RAST 2.5
• UL Recognized E60389

RoHS Compliant