Test Clips - IC

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
6150

6150

Pomona Electronics

TEST CLIP QFP 100 (11 X 11)

0

923675-84

923675-84

3M

TEST CLIP PLCC 84 (4 X 21)

0

5208

5208

Pomona Electronics

TEST CLIP DIP 8 (2 X 4)

0

927738-28

927738-28

3M

TEST CLIP DIP 28 (2 X 14)

6

5515A

5515A

Pomona Electronics

TEST CLIP PLCC

1

5253

5253

Pomona Electronics

TEST CLIP SOIC 20 (2 X 10)

26

5252

5252

Pomona Electronics

TEST CLIP SOIC 16 (2 X 8)

388

923739-48

923739-48

3M

TEST CLIP DIP 48 (2 X 24)

1

923650-08

923650-08

3M

TEST CLIP SOIC 8 (2 X 4)

18

923665-20

923665-20

3M

TEST CLIP SOIC 20 (2 X 10)

18

923660-16

923660-16

3M

TEST CLIP SOIC 16 (2 X 8)

35

5312

5312

Pomona Electronics

TEST CLIP PLCC 52 (4 X 13)

0

5114

5114

Pomona Electronics

TEST CLIP DIP 14 (2 X 7)

0

923670-44

923670-44

3M

TEST CLIP PLCC 44 (4 X 11)

0

6109

6109

Pomona Electronics

TEST CLIP SOIC 44 (2 X 22)

0

923660-18

923660-18

3M

TEST CLIP SOIC 18 (2 X 9)

10

5240

5240

Pomona Electronics

TEST CLIP DIP 40 (2 X 20)

0

923739-14

923739-14

3M

TEST CLIP DIP 14 (2 X 7)

68

927739-16

927739-16

3M

TEST CLIP DIP 16 (2 X 8)

20

923655-16

923655-16

3M

TEST CLIP SOIC 16 (2 X 8)

29

Test Clips - IC

1. Overview

Test Clips - IC are specialized electrical connectors designed to establish temporary connections between integrated circuits (ICs) and testing equipment. These clips enable signal transmission, power delivery, and data acquisition during semiconductor device validation and quality assurance processes. Their importance lies in ensuring reliable electrical contact without damaging sensitive IC packages, which is critical for precision measurements in electronics manufacturing and R&D.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Spring Probe ClipsSelf-aligning spring-loaded contactsAutomated wafer-level testing
Surface Mount ClipsLow-profile design for SMD packagesPCB assembly verification
QFP/TQFP ClipsPeripheral lead contact systemQuad Flat Package testing
BGA Socket ClipsArray matrix contact pointsBall Grid Array device validation
SOIC ClipsWide contact area for small-outline ICsConsumer electronics prototyping

3. Structure and Components

Typical construction includes: - Contact Probes: Beryllium copper alloy with gold plating (0.8-3.0mm diameter) - Insulation Body: High-temperature resistant LCP polymer - Actuation Mechanism: Cam-driven or spring-assisted locking system - PCB Interface: Standard 2.54mm pitch pin headers - Material Properties: Operating temperature -40 C to +150 C, 106 mating cycles durability

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterTypical RangeImportance
Contact Resistance5-20 m Signal integrity preservation
Current Rating1-5 A/contactPower delivery capability
Frequency RangeDC-20 GHzHigh-speed signal testing
Insertion Force0.5-3.0 N/contactDevice under test protection
CompatibilityJEDEC standard packagesInterchangeability assurance

5. Application Areas

Key industries include: - Semiconductor manufacturing (wafer sort, final test) - PCB assembly inspection (ICT, functional testing) - Automotive electronics (ECU validation) - Consumer electronics (mobile device SoC testing) - Telecommunications (RFIC characterization) - Aerospace (radiation-hardened component screening)

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
Keysight TechnologiesU1211A IC Test Clip50GHz bandwidth, magnetic alignment
TektronixP6303A Logic Analyzer Clip24-channel differential probing
Erem Engineering0805-1-SM Surface Mount Clip0.4mm pitch capability
3MMicroSpring InterconnectAnisotropic conductive film technology
SamtecSEAM Series SocketSelf-stressing contact design

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations: - Match contact pitch (0.4mm to 2.54mm) with target IC package - Verify frequency response for high-speed applications - Evaluate thermal stability for burn-in testing - Confirm compatibility with test equipment interface - Calculate total insertion cycles versus cost/performance ratio

8. Industry Trend Analysis

Current development directions: - Transition to sub-0.3mm contact pitch for advanced packaging - Integration of active components (amplifiers, attenuators) - Adoption of AI-driven contact condition monitoring - Miniaturization for 5G mmWave device testing - Increased adoption of modular clip systems - Growth in thermal management solutions for power device testing

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