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Micro Series

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and descriptions of various types of spring probes used in board test applications. These probes are manufactured by Smiths Connectors and are designed for testing bare boards, loaded printed circuit boards, and surface mount assemblies.

Micro Series Probes: These probes have a pitch range from 0.20” (0.51 mm) to 0.030” (0.76 mm) and are typically between half an inch to an inch in length.

Switch Probes: These probes feature two individual current paths, one of which closes after a designated travel.

Standard Probes: These probes range in pitch from 0.039” (1.00 mm) to 0.187” (4.75 mm) and offer multiple length and travel options.

Double-Ended Probes & Receptacles: These probes have compliant plungers on both the top and bottom sides, with options for replaceable probes.

ICT Probes: Featuring a bifurcated barrel with four fingers, these probes offer improved accuracy and stability in resistance.

High Current Probes: Available in two designs, SH Series with a bias ball and SHE Series with a bias spring, these probes ensure low and consistent resistance.

Lead Free Probes: Based on the ICT Probe Series, these probes are optimized for less wear and contamination build-up.

Thermocouple Probes: Used for temperature measurement, available in Type T (up to 220°F) and Type K (up to 350°F).

Rotator Probes: Designed for non-clean and lead-free applications, these probes rotate 90° to penetrate contaminants.

Coaxial Probes: These provide a low noise, controlled impedance signal path with easy connect/disconnect options.

Board Test Spring Probes: Smiths Connectors offers over 60 different probe series for various testing requirements, including standard and specialty test probes.

Specifications: Detailed specifications are provided for various probe series, including dimensions, materials, and ordering information. For example, the Quad-00 Series has a minimum center of 0.020” (0.51 mm), a current rating of 0.30 A continuous, and a typical resistance of less than 160 mΩ.

Materials: Probes are made from materials such as gold alloy, music wire, and steel, with various plating options for durability and performance.

Ordering Information: The document includes detailed instructions on how to order probes and receptacles, specifying series, tip style, and wire length options.

Global Support: Contact information for Smiths Connectors' global offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia is provided for customer support.

Catalog excerpts

smiths connectors SPRING PROBES For Board Test Applications HYPERTAC """""t^So! SABRITEC

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES Smiths Connectors offers a wide range of spring contact probes to meet your testing requirements and has long been recognized as the world’s largest probe manufacturer. With over 60 different probe series that includes our standard Board Test Fixture Probes as well as our Specialty Test Probes, we provide a full portfolio designed for general purpose test on bare boards, loaded printed circuit boards, surface mount assemblies and other forms of test. MICRO SERIES PROBES SWITCH PROBES The Micro Probe Series range in pitch from 0.20” (0.51 mm) to 0.030” (0.76 mm) pitch...

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES Test Probes For Quad-00 Series Receptacles see pg. 49 STEEL TIP 60° PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Centers Current Rating Spring Force Preload Force Typical Resistance Maximum Travel Working Travel Barrel Spring Plunger Gold alloy Music wire, gold plated Steel, gold plated over nickel FIXTURING OPTIONS Board Thickness 0.125 (3.18) Bottom Plate Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are subje

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BOARD TEST SPRING PROBES ►► 0.020 (0.51) – 0.030 (0.76) Centers For Quad-0 Series Receptacles see pg. 50 STEEL TIPS 60° PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Centers Current Rating Spring Force Preload Force Typical Resistance Maximum Travel Working Travel MATERIALS Barrel Spring Plunger Nickel/silver, gold lined Stainless steel, gold plated Steel, gold plated over nickel Probe Extension Wire Optional 30 gage Drill Size A Drill Size B FIXTURING OPTIONS Board Thickness 0.125 (3.18) Bottom Plate Probe Extension 0 - 0 NO WIRE 1 2 - 1 WIRE LENGTH 12 IN., 1 IN. STRIP LENGTH 1. Unless otherwise specified, wire...

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BOARD TEST RECEPTACLES PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Centers Drill Size Mounting Hole Size Recommended Wire Materials PART NUMBER RECEPTACLE LENGTH PROBE/RECEPTACLE COMBINED Length FIXTURING OPTIONS Board Thickness 0.125 (3.18) Bottom Plate 0 - 0 NO WIRE 1 2 - 1 WIRE LENGTH 12 IN., 1 IN. STRIP LENGTH 3 6 - 1 WIRE LENGTH 36 IN., 1 IN. STRIP LENGTH 1. Wire length 36” with a 1” strip length, 12” & 36” standard, blue solid conductor Kynar wire Dimensions are in inches (mm) | All specifications are

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BOARD TEST RECEPTACLES ►► 0.020 (0.51) – 0.030 (0.76) Centers For Quad-0 Series Probes see pg. 4 PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Centers 0.012 (0.30) Drill Size A Drill Size B Mounting Hole Size Probe Extension Recommended Wire Materials PART NUMBER RECEPTACLE LENGTH PROBE/RECEPTACLE COMBINED Length FIXTURING OPTIONS Board Thickness 0.125 (3.18) Bottom Plate Probe Extension 0 - 0 NO WIRE 1 2 - 1 WIRE LENGTH 12 IN., 1 IN. STRIP LENGTH 3 6 - 1 WIRE LENGTH 36 IN., 1 IN. STRIP LENGTH 1. Wire length 36” with a 1” strip length, 12” & 36” standard, blue solid conductor Kynar wire Dimensions are in inches...

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