IC Hook with Pigtail

When you are trying to analyze the tiny legs of a surface-mount component standard alligator clips just won't cut it. These precision IC test hooks are designed to securely grip miniature test points without slipping or shorting adjacent pins providing a stable hands-free connection while you troubleshoot your circuit.Twin-Hook GripInstead of a traditional single hook the tip of each lead extends two microscopic hooks when actuated. This "double-grabber" design provides superior mechanical stability making it ideal for securely clamping onto tiny SOIC IC legs or delicate wire leads without slipping. To keep your signals organized the pack includes five distinct colors: red blue green black and white.Breadboard FriendlyEach hook features a 2.5-inch pigtail wire that terminates in a standard male pin perfect for breadboard connections. This makes it easy to jumper SMD components directly into a breadboard circuit. While we originally loved using these to connect tricky circuits to our Bus Pirate logic analyzer they have proven to be an absolute lifesaver for any precision prototyping setup where standard probes are just too bulky.