These twin-hook IC test clips feature a 2.5-inch pigtail with a male pin for direct breadboard insertion, perfect for grabbing onto tiny SOIC legs.
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When you are trying to analyse the tiny legs of a surface-mount component, standard alligator clips just won't cut it. These precision IC test hooks are designed to securely grip miniature test points without slipping or shorting adjacent pins, providing a stable, hands-free connection while you troubleshoot your circuit.
Instead of a traditional single hook, the tip of each lead extends two microscopic hooks when actuated. This "double-grabber" design provides superior mechanical stability, making it ideal for securely clamping onto tiny SOIC IC legs or delicate wire leads without slipping. To keep your signals organised, the pack includes five distinct colors: red, blue, green, black, and white.
Each hook features a 2.5-inch pigtail wire that terminates in a standard male pin, perfect for breadboard connections. This makes it easy to jumper SMD components directly into a breadboard circuit. While we originally loved using these to connect tricky circuits to our Bus Pirate logic analyser, they have proven to be an absolute lifesaver for any precision prototyping setup where standard probes are just too bulky.
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