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Process Equipment Wiring Harness

Molex KK 396 and JST XH 3.96mm Pitch Cable Assembly

Cable assemblies on 3.96mm pitch housings in the Molex KK 396 and JST XH families, available in 2, 3 and 4 circuit builds. The wide pitch takes heavier conductors than signal connectors do, which is why it stays common on internal power rails of electronic products.

  • 3.96mm pitch accepts 22AWG to 18AWG conductors for internal power runs
  • 300V rated operation covers mains-adjacent internal wiring
  • 2, 3 and 4 pin builds cover most board-to-board power layouts from one tooling family
  • UL1007 cable keeps the assembly compliant for export electronics

Samples ship within 3 days of confirmation. Bulk lead time is typically 7 to 12 days.

Problems It Solves

  • Small-pitch signal connectors cannot carry the board power current
  • Mixed connector families across a product line complicate purchasing
  • Hand-crimped leads vary in pull-off strength

Who It Is For

  • Electronics manufacturers standardising on KK 396 or XH footprints
  • Appliance and control board assemblers
  • Contract manufacturers sourcing pre-terminated leads

Application Scenarios

  • Internal power rails on consumer and industrial electronics
  • Board-to-board links inside control cabinets
  • Appliance PCB connections where the header is already a 3.96mm footprint

Technical Features

  • Molex KK 396 and JST XH 3.96mm pitch housings
  • UL1007 cable
  • 22AWG to 18AWG conductors
  • 300V operating voltage

Specifications

ConnectorMolex KK 396, JST XH, VH3.96 housing
Circuits2, 3 or 4 pin
CableUL1007
Wire Gauge22AWG to 18AWG
Operating Voltage300V
Product CertificatesUL, REACH

Values shown are the standard build. Connector family, conductor gauge, circuit count and finished length are all build options.

Quality Control And Certification

  • Continuity And Circuit Verification. Verifies the physical arrangement sequence of the harness terminals and the circuit topology between them
  • Circuit Configuration Verification. Confirms that a complete, uninterrupted current flow path exists within each circuit
  • Terminal Retention Strength Test. Measures the mechanical reliability of the connection between the terminal and the wire
  • Ingress Protection Rating Test. Evaluates the dust and water resistance sealing performance of harness connectors

The company is certified to IATF 16949 and UL standards. Samples are confirmed prior to trial or mass production, and the approved sample is the reference for every repeat order.

Customization Options

  • Connector family and terminal type to your part numbers
  • Conductor gauge selected from the current per circuit
  • Finished length and breakout positions to your drawing
  • Jacket colour, marking and labelling to your scheme
  • Packing to your instruction, PE bag and carton as standard

Compared With The Alternatives

2.54mm pitch assemblies

3.96mm pitch carries heavier gauge for the same housing family

Soldered wire to board

A latched housing lets the board be serviced without a soldering iron

Use Guide

  • Match the housing polarity to the header key before insertion
  • Keep the conductor gauge within the 22AWG to 18AWG range the crimp is qualified for
  • Do not use the cable to pull the housing out of the header
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Molex KK 396 and JST XH 3.96mm Pitch Cable Assembly FAQ

Do you supply both Molex and JST versions?

Yes. Tell us which housing your board is designed around and we build to it.

What is the minimum order on this family?

Bulk pricing on this assembly starts at 1000PCS. Smaller trial quantities are quoted separately.

Do you charge for samples of Molex KK 396 and JST XH 3.96mm Pitch Cable Assembly?

Samples are charged for the sample and the shipping. The cost and the timing are confirmed with your quotation before anything is built.

Is a sample confirmed before mass production of Molex KK 396 and JST XH 3.96mm Pitch Cable Assembly?

Yes. Samples are confirmed prior to trial or mass production on every custom build, so the first production shipment is not the first time you see the part.

Can Molex KK 396 and JST XH 3.96mm Pitch Cable Assembly be built to our own drawing?

Yes. We are open to OEM projects whenever you can provide a drawing or a physical sample, and the approved sample becomes the reference for repeat orders.

Get A Price On Molex KK 396 and JST XH 3.96mm Pitch Cable Assembly

Tell us the quantity, the finished length and any change to the connector set. We come back with the price, the lead time and a sample plan.