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JST XH 2.54mm 3-Pin Both-Sided Connector Cable — Same Side & Reverse Polarity, 22AWG
A both-sided JST XH 2.54mm cable is the fastest path from wire to working harness — both ends arrive factory-crimped and ready to insert into XH housings, with zero additional assembly required. This 3-pin version is available in two critical configurations: Same Side (pin 1 to pin 1, straight-through) for standard extension and daisy-chain applications, and Reverse Side (pin 1 to pin 3, mirrored) for applications where connector orientation is flipped or where polarity reversal is required by the circuit design.
The ability to choose between same-side and reverse-side termination is a significant advantage over generic both-sided cables. In 3D printer toolhead assemblies, RC receiver extensions, and sensor daisy-chains, the connector orientation at each end of the cable is often dictated by the PCB layout — having the wrong polarity means the cable is unusable. Ordering the correct configuration eliminates field rework and ensures the cable works correctly on first installation.
Every crimp is machine-made to a defined pull-force specification. Both ends are inspected before shipping, ensuring that all six contacts (three per end) meet the same quality standard as the single-head cables in this series.
Technical Specifications
- Connector System: JST XH series, 2.54mm pitch
- Pin Count: 3-pin
- Configuration: Both-sided — XH terminals on both ends
- Polarity Options: Same Side (1-to-1 straight) / Reverse Side (1-to-3 mirrored)
- Wire Gauge: 22AWG stranded copper
- Current Rating: 3A per contact
- Voltage Rating: 250V AC/DC
- Contact Material: Copper alloy, tin-plated
- Insulation: PVC, UL-rated
- Locking Mechanism: Positive latch lock on both ends
- Available Lengths: 10cm / 20cm / 30cm / 40cm / 50cm / 60cm / 70cm / 80cm
- Available Colors: Red, Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple
- Pitch: 2.54mm (0.1 inch)
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
Same Side vs. Reverse Side — Which Do You Need?
Same Side (Straight-Through): Pin 1 on one end connects to pin 1 on the other end. Use this for cable extensions, daisy-chain connections, and any application where both connectors face the same direction and the PCB pinout is identical at both ends.
Reverse Side (Mirrored): Pin 1 on one end connects to pin 3 on the other end (and vice versa). Use this when the connectors face opposite directions (e.g., one connector faces up, the other faces down), or when the PCB layout requires a mirrored pinout at one end. Common in 3D printer toolhead cables and RC receiver extensions where the connector orientation is flipped.
Typical Applications
- 3D Printers: Thermistor extension cables, hotend fan extensions, endstop switch extensions, toolhead harness extensions
- Arduino & Microcontrollers: Sensor module extensions, I2C bus extensions (SDA/SCL/GND), UART module connections
- Servo Systems: Servo extension cables (signal/power/ground), gimbal motor extensions
- RC & Drones: Receiver extension cables, telemetry module connections, GPS module extensions
- Robotics: Encoder lead extensions, limit switch extensions, sensor daisy-chains
- Industrial & IoT: Sensor-to-controller extensions, panel instrument connections, PLC I/O extensions
Compatibility
Both ends are compatible with JST XH series 3-pin housings (JST part: XHP-3) and all 2.54mm pitch PCB headers with XH-compatible locking geometry. Cross-compatible with third-party XH-style connectors.
Housings not included. This listing is for the pre-crimped cable only. Select your required polarity (Same Side or Reverse Side) and length from the variant options above.

