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What is Spring Probe?
Spring Probe(Contact Probes) is used to test semiconductor or PCB used in many electric appliances or electronic devices. They can be considered as nameless hero who helps people's lifestyle everyday.

Spring Probe for Semiconductor
Spring Probe is installed in IC socket, which is fixed on PCB in IC tester.
It becomes electronic path and connects semiconductor and PCB.

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  • Outline of Spring Probe

    Classification by Structure

    Double action probe　Movable plunger: Two
    両可動タイプ
    両可動タイプ
    ※Example of product names: KHW-, KMW-, KW1-
    ※Please see below for socket installation.
    Single action probe　Movable plunger: One
    片可動タイプ
    両可動タイプ
    ※Example of Product names: KHS-, KLS-, KB2-
    ※Please see below for socket installation.

    Classification by Barrel type

    ◇Straight barrel
    ストレートタイプ
    ◇Flanged barrel
    ツバ付きタイプ

  • IC socket installation

    How to install Double action probe with straight barrel in IC socket
    How to install Single action probe with flanged barrel in IC socket

  • Example Tip Type for Each Package

    • Package type: QFP, SOP
      検査対象 IC:QFP,SOP
      Example Tip Type
      検査対象 IC:QFP,SOP
    • Package type: BGA, CSP
      検査対象 IC:BGA,CSP
      Example Tip Type
      検査対象 IC:BGA,CSP
    • Package type: QFN, LGA
      検査対象 IC:QFN,LGA
      Example Tip Type
      検査対象 IC:QFN,LGA

  • Materials and plating for Spring Probe

    Plunger Material BeCu Most used material for spring probe for semiconductor.
    Material Pd Alloy Effective for anti-solder migration. No plating is needed.
    Plating Au Alloy Hardness is higher than Au(Gold) plating and effective for anti-solder migration.
    Plating Au(Gold) Good electric conductivity.
    Barrel Material Copper Brass, Phosphor Bronze, Nickel Silver, BeCu
    Material Alloy Barrel developed by KITA. Outer diameter is available from 0.11 to 0.42mm
    Plating Au(Gold) Good electric conductivity.
    Spring ― Spring Steel Wire (SWP)（Music Wire） Operating temperature: -45~125℃
    ― Stainless Steel Wire (SUS) Operating temperature: -45~140℃
    ― Stainless Steel Wire for high temperature Operating temperature: -45~200℃, developed by KITA.

  • Condition of Use

    Warranty
    ・12months (under following conditions)
    Stroke Condition
    ・Probe shall be stroked vertically same direction as barrel's axis.
    ・Stroke length should not exceed the recommended stroke.
    Environmental Conditions
    General Conditions
    ・Temprature 20～30℃, humidity below 30%
    ・No dust, no corrosive gas, no pollution
    ・Temprature of probe itself shall be 10～40℃
    Current and Voltage Condition
    ・Current and Voltage shall be impressed only in stationary position at recommended stroke.
Spring Probe for PCB
Spring Probe are used for continuity check of PCB itself.
Also used for component checking and functional test after fixing semiconductors or electronic parts on PCB.
For these purpose, It is common to use the spring probe with Receptacle.

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  • Outline of Spring Probe

    Spring Probe
    Receptacle

    ※Why Receptacle is needed?


    Receptacle is metal tube used by inserting spring probe inside and fixed in jig board.
    If you use Receptacle and Spring probe together, it is easier for you to replace spring probe after it ends its life than fixing Spring probe in jig board itself.

  • Terminal of Receptacle

    ◆No termination

    Available pitch: 0.5mm～

    ◇How to connect with wire

    カシメ

    ◆With Solder-cup

    Available pitch: 1.27 mm～

    ◇How to connect with wire

    カシメ

    ◆With Wire wrap probe

    Available pitch: 1.9 mm～

    ◇How to connect with wire

    カシメ

  • Example Tip Type for Each Application

    • Application: Test Pad
      検査対象: テストパッド
      Example Tip Type
      検査対象: テストパッド
    • Application: Flat Pad/ Land
      検査対象: フラットパッド・ランド
      Example Tip Type
      検査対象: フラットパッド・ランド
    • Application: Through Hole
      検査対象: スルーホール
      Example Tip Type
      検査対象: スルーホール
    • Application: Lead
      検査対象: リード
      Example Tip Type
      検査対象: リード

  • Materials and plating for Spring Probe

    Plunger Material BeCu Popular material for spring probe for PCB.
    Material SK(Steel)　 Popular material for spring probe for PCB. Hardness is high.
    Plating Au(Gold) Good electric conductivity.
    Plating Rh Applicable for flattened tip and round tip.
    Barrel Material Copper Brass, Phosphor Bronze, Nickel Silver, BeCu
    Plating Au(Gold) Good electric conductivity.
    Spring ― Spring Steel Wire (SWP)（Music Wire） Operating temperature: -45~125℃
    ― Stainless Steel Wire (SUS) Operating temperature: -45~140℃

  • Condition of Use

    Warranty
    ・12months (under following conditions)
    Stroke Condition
    ・Probe shall be stroked vertically same direction as barrel's axis.
    ・Stroke length should not exceed the recommended stroke.
    Environmental Conditions
    General Conditions
    ・Temprature 20～30℃, humidity below 30%
    ・No dust, no corrosive gas, no pollution
    ・Temprature of probe itself shall be 10～40℃
    Current and Voltage Condition
    ・Current and Voltage shall be impressed only in stationary position at recommended stroke.

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