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Qwiic JST Connector - SMD 4-Pin (Vertical)
A surface-mount 4-pin JST connector in a vertical orientation, designed for the SparkFun Qwiic I2C ecosystem. This 1 mm pitch connector is used on all Qwiic-...
A surface-mount 4-pin JST connector in a vertical orientation, designed for the SparkFun Qwiic I2C ecosystem. This 1 mm pitch connector is used on all Qwiic-compatible boards and lets you build your own I2C devices that integrate seamlessly with the Qwiic system.
The vertical mount profile is ideal for tight spaces where a right-angle connector won't fit. Polarised connections prevent incorrect wiring, and the connector provides a secure lock with all standard Qwiic cables.
Key Features
- Qwiic Compatible – Standard 1 mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector used across the Qwiic ecosystem
- Vertical SMD Mount – Low-profile vertical orientation for compact PCB layouts
- Polarised Connection – Keyed connector prevents reversed wiring
- Secure Locking – Positive lock mates reliably with all Qwiic cables
Ideal For
- Custom Qwiic-compatible PCB designs
- Adding I2C connectivity to DIY projects
- Compact builds where vertical cable routing is needed
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
- Qwiic
- Qwiic is a plug-in connector system for I2C devices that uses small 4-pin cables, so you can connect compatible sensors without soldering. It matters because your controller or adapter also needs Qwiic, or you will need a cable or breakout to wire it up.
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