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High Current Probes

Key Features

  • Low internal resistance to minimize arching
  • PogoPlus bias ball design
  • High current optimized base material and plating
  • Higher temperature spring design
  • Specialized high current tip geometry
high current probes

High Current Probes Product Line

Godzilla 100 Amp
Godzilla 100 Amp HC100 high current probe
Godzilla 150 Amp
Godzilla 150 Amp HC150 high current probe
Brute Probe
P4301 high current probe
HCP
HCP-15 probe
P2447-1W
P2447 probe
P3325
P3325 probe

The maximum continuous current rating of a high current spring probe is determined by its design, size, and construction. Typical probes are rated from 2 to 8 amps maximum continuously current at working travel. While this is sufficient for most board test applications, higher current applications will require a much more solid and rugged probe to withstand current capabilities of 10 to 150 amps and beyond.

Another high current solution is our feed-through plunger probe line. As the name already describes, the plunger moves right through the probe and is made from a single piece, reducing the internal resistance of the probe to a minimum.

With increasing current, any resistance within the probe will generate heat. The higher the current the more heat is generated.

Another consideration is the test cycle time. All probes are rated at continuously current carrying capability. During a test sequence, the current might not be present all the time, giving the probe time to cool off and potentially being able to carry far more than the rated amps on the datasheet.

Applications

  • Functional test under high current conditions
  • Wire harnesses
  • Burn-in test
  • Industrial test

Solid, rugged probes to withstand current capabilities of 10 to 150 Amps

  • Best yield
  • Repeatable performance at maximum rated current
  • Long life