This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the IC Clips category on DigiKey.com
Test Clips for ICs are most often used between an IC chip and a measurement device to provide a temporary electrical connection. Items in this family are spring loaded and have multiple contact points designed to be attached to the leads of an IC. The types of ICs are DIP, LCC, PLCC, QFP, SOIC, and SSOP, with the number of positions ranging from 8 (1 x 8 or 2 x 4) to 240 (17 x 17).
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Indicates the package style and parameters with which the clip was designed for use.
Number of Positions or Pins (Grid): Indicates the number of independent circuits present and describes their physical arrangement.
Contact Finish: Indicates the finish/plating material applied to the contacts of the device.
Contact Material: Indicates the material composition of the contacts of the device.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 5250 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 501-1311-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Pomona Electronics |
| DESCRIPTION | SOIC, 0.15 to 0.35" Wide Test Clip 8 (2 x 4) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 923675-68 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 923675-68-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | 3M |
| DESCRIPTION | PLCC, .050" Test Clip 68 (4 x 17) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | BU-P5250 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 314-1691-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Mueller Electric Co |
| DESCRIPTION | SOIC, 0.15 to 0.35" Wide Test Clip 8 (1 x 8) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |