Top 10 best terminal headers

Finding the best terminal headers suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.

Best terminal headers

Product	Features	Go to site
	Electronics-Salon Screw Terminal Block Breakout Module, for Arduino MEGA-2560 R3.	Go to amazon.com
	TIMESETL 645pcs 40 Pin 2.54mm Pitch Single Row Pin Headers, 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 Pin Female Housing, Dupont Male/Female Pin Connector Kit, 5-Feet 10-Wire Rainbow Color Flat Ribbon IDC Cable	Go to amazon.com
	Electronics-Salon Slim Right Angle D'SUB DB26HD Male Header Breakout Board Module, Terminal Block DSUB Connector.	Go to amazon.com
	620 Pcs 2.54mm Pitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin JST SM Housing Connector Dupont Male Female Pin Header Crimp Terminal Connector Assortment Kit with Clear Plastic Box	Go to amazon.com
	AUSTOR 100 Pcs PCB Board Kit Including 30 Pcs Double Sided Prototype Boards and 30 Pcs 40 Pin 2.54mm Male and Female Header Connector(Bonus: 10 Pcs 2P&3P Screw Terminal Blocks and 30 Pcs Jumper Caps)	Go to amazon.com
	Hilitchi 520Pcs 2.5mm Pitch 2 3 4 5 Pin JST SM Male & Female Plug Housing and Male/female Pin Header Crimp Terminals Connector Kit	Go to amazon.com
	Electronics-Salon D-SUB DB44HD Female Header Breakout Board, Terminal Block, DSUB DB44 Connector.	Go to amazon.com
	HJ Garden 560pcs 2.54mm Pitch Connector Pin Housing Terminal Kit JST-XHP 2/3/4 Pin Header Connector Dupont Wire Terminal Male Female Adapter Plug	Go to amazon.com
	SIQUK 30 Pcs Double Sided PCB Board Prototype 4 Sizes Kit with 60 Pcs Led Diodes, 20 Pcs Male Header Connector and 40 Pcs F/F Jumper Wire (Bonus: 10 Pcs 2P & 3P Screw Terminal Blocks and 15 Pcs Tactil	Go to amazon.com
	Electronics-Salon D-SUB DB15 Male / Female Header Breakout Board, DSUB Terminal Block, Connector.	Go to amazon.com

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1. Electronics-Salon Screw Terminal Block Breakout Module, for Arduino MEGA-2560 R3.

Feature

Terminal Block Breakout Module - for Arduino MEGA-2560 R3. the item has been soldered and assembled.
Terminal block pitch 3.5mm/0.138", wire size range 26AWG to 16AWG, strip length 5mm, screw M2 steel, pin header and cage copper.
With power on LED indicating. red reset button on the side. with a ICSP adapter connect header.
FR-4 fiber glass PCB, dual copper layers.
NOTE: the item not include Arduino Mega module

Description

Terminal Block Breakout Module - for Arduino MEGA-2560 R3. the item has been soldered and assembled.
Terminal block pitch 3.5mm/0.138", wire size range 26AWG to 16AWG, strip length 5mm, screw M2 steel, pin header and cage copper.
With power on LED indicating. red reset button on the side. with a ICSP adapter connect header.
FR-4 fiber glass PCB, dual copper layers.
NOTE: the item not include Arduino Mega module

2. TIMESETL 645pcs 40 Pin 2.54mm Pitch Single Row Pin Headers, 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 Pin Female Housing, Dupont Male/Female Pin Connector Kit, 5-Feet 10-Wire Rainbow Color Flat Ribbon IDC Cable

Feature

[Complete Connector Kit] Include 40 Pin 2.54mm Pitch Single Row Pin Headers, 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 Pin Female Housing, Dupont Male/Female Pin Connector Kit, 5-Feet 10-Wire Rainbow Color Flat Ribbon IDC Cable
[2.54mm Pitch Dupont Connector] Include 40 Pin 2.54mm Pitch Single Row PCB Pin Header & 40 Pin 2.54mm Pitch Single Row Right Angle PCB Pin Headers
[Dupont Connector Female Housing] 2.54mm 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 Pin Female Housing
[JST Male/Female Pin Connector] 210Pcs(2.5mm) Female Pin Connector and 210Pcs(2.5mm) Male Pin Connector
[Ribbon Cable] Extra 5ft (1.5m) flat ribbon cable, 10 wire 10 colors, can easily seperate to 1pin

Description

Dupont Connector Kit of TIMESETL

Delivery
20Pcs x 1*1P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector
20Pcs x 1*2P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector
20Pcs x 1*3P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector
20Pcs x 1*4P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector
20Pcs x 1*5P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector
20Pcs x 1*6P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector
20Pcs x 1*7P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector
20Pcs x 1*8P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector
15Pcs x 1*9P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector
20Pcs x 1*10P Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Female Housing Connector

210Pin x Male Crimp Terminal Connector
210Pin x Female Crimp Terminal Connector

10Pcs x 40Pin Single Row Straight PCB Pin Header Connector Strip
10Pcs x 40Pin Single Row Right-Angle PCB Pin Header Connector Strip

5Feet x 10 pin Flat Ribbon Cable

3. Electronics-Salon Slim Right Angle D'SUB DB26HD Male Header Breakout Board Module, Terminal Block DSUB Connector.

Feature

This item has been assembled, and electrical test passed.
Pitch 3.81mm/0.15" screw terminal block.
FR-4 fiber glass PCB.
Rated voltage: 60V, Rated current: 500mA / per pin.
Operating Temperature: -20C to 50C

Description

DB26HD Male Slim Right Angle D'SUB Breakout Board.

This item has been assembled, and electrical test passed.
Pitch 3.81mm/0.15" screw terminal block.
FR-4 fiber glass PCB.
Rated voltage: 60V, Rated current: 500mA / per pin.
Operating Temperature: -20C to 50C

Terminal block:
Wire range 26 to 16AWG.
Strip length 5mm.
Screws - M2,steel,Cr3+ Zn plated.
Pin header and Cage - Brass.

4. 620 Pcs 2.54mm Pitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin JST SM Housing Connector Dupont Male Female Pin Header Crimp Terminal Connector Assortment Kit with Clear Plastic Box

Feature

620pcs Dupont connector kits made of durable plastic and metal, contains 200pcs male pin crimp terminal, 200pcs female pin crimp terminal, 1x1P 50Pcs, 1x2P 40Pcs, 1x3P 20Pcs, 1x4P 20Pcs, 1x5P 20Pcs, 1x6P 20Pcs, 2x2P 10Pcs, 2x3P 10Pcs, 2x4P 10Pcs, 2x5P 10Pcs, 2x6P 10Pcs
Each set includes JST SM 1 2 3 4 5 6 pin terminals, 18-26 AWG wire, male female plug housing connector, 2.54mm pin pitch. These dupont male female wire jumper compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, great items for home electronics prototyping or DIY projects.
Just put the crimp in the tool and press them, make the crimp the insulation are all the way toward the wire, perfect to make DIY projects.
These male female JST SM connector set is widely use on automotive, electrical, appliances, medical and internet.
Come with a transparent box keeps these crimping tool good management for convenient to use and storage.

Description

620 Pcs 2.54mm Pitch 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin JST SM Housing Connector Dupont Male Female Pin Header Crimp Terminal Connector Assortment Kit with Clear Plastic Box

Specification:
Pin Pitch: 2.54mm
Material: metal, plastic
Quantity: 620pcs connector kit
Color: black, silver tone
Compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects.
Great items for home electronics prototyping or DIY projects.

Package Include:
1x 1 pin Plug Housing x 50 pcs
1x 2 pin Plug Housing x 40 pcs
1x 3 pin Plug Housing x 20 pcs
1x 4 pin Plug Housing x 20 pcs
1x 5 pin Plug Housing x 20 pcs
1x 6 pin Plug Housing x 20 pcs
2x 2 pin Plug Housing x 10 pcs
2x 3 pin Plug Housing x 10 pcs
2x 4 pin Plug Housing x 10 pcs
2x 5 pin Plug Housing x 10 pcs
2x 6 pin Plug Housing x 10pcs
200PCS Male Pin Crimp Terminal
200PCS Female Pin Crimp Terminal

5. AUSTOR 100 Pcs PCB Board Kit Including 30 Pcs Double Sided Prototype Boards and 30 Pcs 40 Pin 2.54mm Male and Female Header Connector(Bonus: 10 Pcs 2P&3P Screw Terminal Blocks and 30 Pcs Jumper Caps)

Feature

PCB Board: 30 pieces double sided PCB prototype boards in 4 different sizes, 10 pieces 2*8cm, 10 pieces 3*7cm, 5 pieces 4*6cm and 5 pieces 5*7cm PCB boards
Header Connector: 10 pieces 40 pin male header, 10 pieces 40 pin pitch right angle male headers, 10 pieces 40 pin female header; pitch: 2.54mm, single row and straight connector
Screw Terminal Block: 5 pieces 5.08-301-2P and 5 pieces 5.08-301-3P ; pitch: 5.08mm, rated voltage: 300V, rated current: 16A
Jumper caps: 30 pieces standard 2.54mm pin spacing circuit board jumper cap in 6 colors, 5 pieces per color
100 Pieces in 1 kit: all of the items are put in a free plastic box, easy to store and take out; they are good components for PCB

Description

AUSTOR 30 Pcs Double Sided PCB Board Prototype 4 Sizes Kit with 30 Pcs 40 Pin 2.54mm Male and Female Header Connector for DIY (Bonus: 10 Pcs 2P&3P Screw Terminal Blocks and 30 Pcs Jumper Caps)

PCB Board
30 Pieces in 4 different sizes, a good assortment to meet your design demands such as electronic experiments and DIY projects.
Easy to use: pre-tinned plated holes on the board make it very handy to solder components and sensors for your projects.
Easy installation: 4 mounting holes at the corners of the board are very convenient for installing them together.
Material: high quality glass fiber FR4
Hole-pitch: 2.54 mm

Header Connector
Pitch: 2.54mm, number of pins: 40pin.
Type of row: single row, type of connector: straight.
Great tool for Arduino proto shield.

Screw Terminal Block
Pitch: 5.08mm, 5.08-301-2P, 5.08-301-3P
Rated voltage: 300V, rated current: 16A

Jumper Caps
Pitch: standard 2.54mm pin spacing

Package include
2x8cm Prototype PCB universal board * 10
3x7cm Prototype PCB universal board * 10
4x6cm Prototype PCB universal board * 5
5x7cm Prototype PCB universal board * 5
40 Pin male header connector * 10
40 Pin pitch right angle male headers * 10
40 Pin female header connector * 10
5.08-301-2P * 5
5.08-301-3P * 5
Jumper caps * 30
Free plastic box * 1

Product Warranty

Austor Direct Customer Service Team is dedicated to offering our valued customers a great and professional services - Timely email reply, Helpful solutions, Refund & Return Warranty.

All Austor products supply 45 days money-back & 18-month warranty. Any questions you have, please don't hesitate to contact us. We will get you back within 24hours.

6. Hilitchi 520Pcs 2.5mm Pitch 2 3 4 5 Pin JST SM Male & Female Plug Housing and Male/female Pin Header Crimp Terminals Connector Kit

Feature

100% Brand new and high quality connectors kit
Package Content: Plug Housing x 520 Pcs(2/3/4/5Pin Male/Female x 20Pcs), Crimp Terminal x 360Pcs(Male x 180Pcs, Female x 180Pcs ), Box x 1
Color: as picture shown; Material: Plastic , Metal
Pin Pitch: 2.5mm
****Recommended crimping tool: B016B39EPQ (Search "B016B39EPQ" in the Amazon search box)

Description

****Recommended crimping tool: B016B39EPQ (Search "B016B39EPQ" in the Amazon search box) 100% Brand new and high quality connectors kit
Package Content:

*2 Pin Male Plug Housing x 20Pcs

*3 Pin Male Plug Housing x 20Pcs

*4 Pin Male Plug Housing x 20Pcs

*5 Pin Male Plug Housing x 20Pcs

*2 Pin Female Plug Housing x 20Pcs

*3 Pin Female Plug Housing x 20Pcs

*4 Pin Female Plug Housing x 20Pcs

*5 Pin Female Plug Housing x 20Pcs

*Male Crimp Terminal x 180 pins

*Female Crimp Terminal x 180 pins

*Total: 520Pcs

Dupont Connector Housing and Pin Connector Kit: B014YTPFT8
JST-SM Connector Housing and Pin Connector Kit: B0188DMF3A
JST-SYP Connector Housing and Pin Connector Kit: B0188YKCFC
JST-XHP Connector Housing and Pin Connector Kit: B015Y6JOUG

7. Electronics-Salon D-SUB DB44HD Female Header Breakout Board, Terminal Block, DSUB DB44 Connector.

Feature

D-SUB DB44HD(High Density) Female Header Breakout Board.
DB44 female header connector, pitch 2.29mm
Pitch 3.81mm/0.15" screw terminal block.
FR-4 fiber glass PCB, dual copper layers.
Dimensions: 72.5 x 70 x 20mm(W x L x H).

Description

D-SUB DB44HD(High Density) Female Header Breakout Board.

DB44 female header connector, pitch 2.29mm
Pitch 3.81mm/0.15" screw terminal block.
FR-4 fiber glass PCB, dual copper layers.
Dimensions: 72.5 x 70 x 20mm(W x L x H).
100% new, never used.

Rated voltage: 60V.
Rated current: 1A / per pin.
Operating Temperature: -20C to 50C

Terminal block specifications:
Wire range - 26-16AWG.
Strip length - 5mm.
Screws - M2,steel,Cr3+ Zn plated.
Torque - 0.2Nm (1.7Lb-In.).
Pin header and Cage - Brass.

Other D-SUB modules, please visit our store

8. HJ Garden 560pcs 2.54mm Pitch Connector Pin Housing Terminal Kit JST-XHP 2/3/4 Pin Header Connector Dupont Wire Terminal Male Female Adapter Plug

Feature

High quality 2.54mm JST-XHP housing and male / female terminal connector plug kit
Including 2-Pin 3-Pin 4-Pin 5-Pin housing and Pin Header.
Including Male and Female terminal connectors, can be convenient to connect wire with Dupont terminal crimping tool.
Come with a plastic box, convenient to store and clear up.
Applications: Suitable for all kinds of Dupont wire connection, wiring projects.

Description

Product Feature:
Pin Pitch: 2.54mm
Applications: Suitable for all kinds of Dupont wire connection, wiring projects.
Storage: Come with a plastic box, convenient to store and clear up.

Package List:
JST 2.54mm XHP-2 Housing x 20pcs
JST 2.54mm XHP-3 Housing x 20pcs
JST 2.54mm XHP-4 Housing x 20pcs
JST 2.54mm XHP-5 Housing x 20pcs
JST 2.54mm B2B-XH-Athrough-hole type shrouded header x 20pcs
JST 2.54mm B3B-XH-Athrough-hole type shrouded header x 20pcs
JST 2.54mm B4B-XH-Athrough-hole type shrouded header x 20pcs
JST 2.54mm B5B-XH-Athrough-hole type shrouded header x 20pcs
JST-XH Female Pin Connector x 200pcs(2.5mm)
JST-XH Male Pin Connector x 200pcs(2.5mm)

9. SIQUK 30 Pcs Double Sided PCB Board Prototype 4 Sizes Kit with 60 Pcs Led Diodes, 20 Pcs Male Header Connector and 40 Pcs F/F Jumper Wire (Bonus: 10 Pcs 2P & 3P Screw Terminal Blocks and 15 Pcs Tactil

Feature

PCB Board: 30 pieces double sided PCB boards in 4 different sizes, 10 pieces 2*8cm, 10 pieces 3*7cm, 5 pieces 4*6cm and 5 pieces 5*7cm, pre-tinned plated holes on the board convenient to soldering components and sensors
Header Connector: 10 pieces 40-pin male header, 10 pieces 40-pin pitch right angle male headers; and 40 pieces female to female jumper wire
LED diodes: 60 pieces 3mm light emitting diodes in 6 colors (red, yellow, white, blue, green, yellow-green), 10 pieces per color
Bonus element: 5 pieces 5.08-301-2P and 5 pieces 5.08-301-3P screw terminal block, and 15 pieces tactile switch with button cap
Practical DIY kit: all of the 175 pieces items are in 1 set, they are good components for PCB

Description

SIQUK 30 Pcs Double Sided PCB Board Prototype 4 Sizes Kit with 60 Pcs Led Diodes, 20 Pcs Male Header Connector and 40 Pcs F/F Jumper Wire (Bonus: 10 Pcs 2P & 3P Screw Terminal Blocks and 15 Pcs Tactile Cap Switch)

PCB Board
30 Pieces in 4 different sizes, a good assortment to meet your design demands such as electronic experiments and DIY projects.
Easy to use: pre-tinned plated holes on the board make it very handy to solder components and sensors for your projects.
Easy installation: 4 mounting holes at the corners of the board are very convenient for installing them together.
Material: high quality glass fiber FR4
Hole-pitch: 2.54 mm

LED Diodes
View angle: 15-30 Degree
Head type: round
3mm Led forward voltage: red 2.1-2.4V; yellow 1.8-2.4V; whiteue/green 3.0-3.2V
Max. current: 20 mA

Header Connector
Pitch: 2.54mm, number of pins: 40pin.
Type of row: single row, type of connector: straight.
Great tool for Arduino proto shield.

Screw Terminal Block
Pitch: 5.08mm, 5.08-301-2P, 5.08-301-3P
Rated voltage: 300V, rated current: 16A

Dupont wire
Length: about 20cm
Size: 0.127mm, single root
Pitch: 2.54mm headers and sockets

Tactile Cap Switch
Tactile switch with button cap

Package include
2x8cm Prototype PCB universal board * 10
3x7cm Prototype PCB universal board * 10
4x6cm Prototype PCB universal board * 5
5x7cm Prototype PCB universal board * 5
40-Pin male header connector * 10
40-Pin pitch right angle male headers * 10
3mm Light emitting diodes * 60
Female to female jumper wire * 40
5.08-301-2P * 5
5.08-301-3P * 5
Tactile cap switch * 15

10. Electronics-Salon D-SUB DB15 Male / Female Header Breakout Board, DSUB Terminal Block, Connector.

Feature

D-SUB DB15 Male / Female Header Breakout Board.
DB15 male and female header connectors.
Pitch 3.81mm/0.15" screw terminal block.
FR-4 fiber glass PCB, dual copper layers.
Dimensions: 72 x 47.35 x 20mm(W x L x H).

Description

D-SUB DB15 Male / Female Header Breakout Board.

DB15 male and female header connectors.
Pitch 3.81mm/0.15" screw terminal block.
FR-4 fiber glass PCB, dual copper layers.
Dimensions: 72 x 47.35 x 20mm(W x L x H).
100% new, never used.

Rated voltage: 60V.
Rated current: 1A / per pin.
Operating Temperature: -20C to 50C

Terminal block specifications:
Wire range - 26-16AWG.
Strip length - 5mm.
Screws - M2,steel,Cr3+ Zn plated.
Torque - 0.2Nm (1.7Lb-In.).
Pin header and Cage - Brass.

Conclusion

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