Identifying a connector

[IanB]

I have a small device with a plug and socket connector, where the plug is as pictured below. Supposing I wanted to buy more connectors like this one that will plug into the same socket, is there any hope of identifying it? Do connectors come in standard shapes, or is the world full of proprietary designs all different with little hope of finding a match? I've looked at Molex connectors and it doesn't seem to be one of those.

Does anyone recognize the general design, or is it just "some random connector"?

[Psi]

I cant be sure this is exactly the same brand, but it definitely looks the same.
It says H JST on the top, so you can check that on your one.

http://search.digikey.com/nz/en/products/XHP-3/455-2219-ND/1651017

I've adjusted the digikey pic so its a bit easier to see, here

[IanB]

Hey, thanks. There are no markings on mine, but it does indeed look exactly the same. Perhaps what I have is a generic clone of the JST connector you found. Here is the JST connector on its home page: http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=277

I will investigate further tomorrow to see if the dimensions match.

[hacklordsniper]

Not to steal the topic but before you could buy cheaply a quite big assortment of connectors on ebay, perfect for a hobbyist. Now there is no more, does anyome know where can they be bought? Mainly 2-3-4 pin connectors.

[metalphreak]

The JST style connectors are quite popular in the asian market (lots of clones etc). You can usually find them quite cheap on ebay, in sets of 50 or so, with both the male and female ends with crimp pins.

[Joshua]

You might ask or look around in rcgroups.com         My brother is big into rc and I believe that is a pretty popular style of connector over there.

[slateraptor]

I cant be sure this is exactly the same brand, but it definitely looks the same.

Donuts...treasure hunt was over before it even started.