Pomona
Pomona 5518 Micro-Grabber Clip Set
When you need to hold a probe on a tiny IC pin with both hands free, the Pomona micro-grabbers are what professionals use. These are a must-buy if you do any SMD work — the alligator clips that come with your scope are useless for fine-pitch components.
passive probeUniversal — fits any probe tip adapter
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Buy on Amazon · $29$28.99
Specifications
| Bandwidth | 50 MHz |
| Attenuation | 1X (direct) |
| Probe Type | Passive |
| Lead Length | 0.3 m |
| Input Capacitance | 5 pF |
| Rise Time | 7 ns |
| Includes Accessories | No |
Compatible Scopes
Universal — fits any probe tip adapter
What We Like
- ✓Micro-grabbers hold securely on fine-pitch IC pins and SMD pads
- ✓Pomona is the professional standard — labs and field engineers use these
- ✓Spring mechanism is durable and holds without slipping
- ✓Works with any probe tip adapter or direct banana connection
- ✓Frees both hands for component manipulation while probing
Limitations
- ✗These are clip accessories, not a complete probe — you need a probe too
- ✗Not suitable for high-frequency signals above ~50MHz
- ✗Learning curve to properly grab fine-pitch pins without bridging
Pomona 5518 Micro-Grabber Clip Set
$28.99 — 50 MHz passive probe