Overview
The Pomona 5243-0 SMD grabber test clip is a professional-grade testing tool engineered for technicians and system integrators working with surface-mount devices. This pack of 10 black grabber clips provides reliable contact points for testing compact SMD packages including PLCC, SOJ, and SOIC styles. With gold-plated stainless steel contacts and glass-filled nylon construction, these clips deliver consistent electrical contact while protecting delicate component leads during testing and measurement operations.
Key Features
- Gold-plated stainless steel contacts — ensures reliable, low-resistance electrical connection and corrosion resistance
- SMD-optimized design — engineered for package center spacings as small as 0.050 inches, accommodating PLCC, SOJ, and SOIC case styles
- Compact 43.43 mm length — allows access to tightly packed components on production boards and test benches
- Glass-filled nylon construction — provides durability and insulation integrity across laboratory and field environments
- Pack of 10 units — cost-effective bulk option for replacement stocking and diverse test applications
Technical Specifications
- Operating Voltage: 30VAC / 60VDC maximum
- Current Rating: 0.5 A
- Operating Temperature: +102°C (+216°F) maximum
- Overall Length: 43.43 mm (1.71 inches)
- Pitch Spacing: 1.02 mm minimum center-to-center
- Contact Material: Stainless steel (type 301)
- Contact Plating: Gold
- Spring Material: Stainless steel (type 302)
- Insulation Material: Glass-filled nylon cap and barrel
- Connector Contacts: 1 position per clip
- Color: Black
- Quantity per Pack: 10 units
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
Typical Applications
The Pomona 5243-0 is widely used in electronics laboratories, production test environments, and field service operations. Common applications include:
- In-circuit testing (ICT) of PCBs with surface-mount components
- Bench-top troubleshooting and voltage/current measurement on compact device packages
- Component-level testing during board bring-up and prototype validation
- Quality assurance and functional verification in manufacturing environments
- Replacement and maintenance stocking for test benches and service centers
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Test probes and lead sets with standard banana plugs or pin terminations
- Multimeters (analog and digital) via standard connector adapters
- Oscilloscope probes and signal measurement equipment
- Function generators and lab power supplies requiring test point contact
- In-circuit test (ICT) equipment and automated test systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Pomona 5243-0 black variant is compatible with and replaces previous inventory of the same model number. Alternative color options in the same 5243 series include the red (5243-2) and brown variants, which maintain identical electrical specifications and mechanical interfaces.
Works With
- PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) packages
- SOJ (Small Outline J-lead) packages
- SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) packages
- Standard multimeter and oscilloscope leads
- Custom test harnesses and lead assemblies
