Digilent Test and Measurement devices use female or male terminated MTE cables to provide a convenient method of probing circuits. When probing small circuits or integrated circuits a more secure connection may be desired. The mini-grabber test clips provide a grabber connection that can be added to the end of the MTE cables to connect to component leads, wires, and other circuit components.

The spring-action clips use two-lead pincers to grab onto conductors up to 1.27mm in diameter. When released, the pincers hold tightly for good electrical contact. The mini-grabber test clips ship in packs of six with a variety of colors. The connection between the MTE cable and grabber is direct which can reduce noise concern, but can be difficult if the MTE cable is not oriented correctly. The Mini-grabber test clips with leads (needs link) provide an easier connection via a pigtail. 

Note: The signal wires must be inserted into the test clips with their metal contacts facing outwards. We are currently shipping a set of 3 black and 3 blue mini-grabbers, but will be replenishing with 6-color kits around mid-Nov. 

These mini grabber test clips (also known as micro grabber test clips or IC clips) with leads provide an easy connection from the Analog Discovery, Digital Discovery, or OpenScope MZ to wires, integrated circuits, component leads, and other circuit components. The lead (or pigtail) end slides easily into female breadboard wire and provides a secure connection. The clip end has two small pincers that can grab components and wires up to 1.27mm in diameter. These spring loaded pincers are accessed by pushing on the end of the mini-grabber and when released will hold tight for full electrical contact. This pack of five includes mini grabbers with leads in five different colors.

 

 

• Lightweight and durable construction
• Two signal connection points for signal wires
• Direct connection to female terminate MTE cable (no pigtail)
• Able to grasp components up to 1.27mm in diameter