At 04:16 PM 2/24/2003 +0100, you wrote:
> > Wouldn't it be better to use female wire-to-socket connectors?
> > So if the clip or wires get damaged, they can easily be repaired.
>
>You mean the female equivalent of flatcable DIP connectors? I have never
>seen those, they would not do what I want: I want to attach to an chip
>in a circuit. The chip might be soldered, so an 'in-between' is not
>always possible.

The usual test clips are available with connector-compatible pin headers
at the top, onto which you should be able to plug Molex "KK" series
female terminal housings with individual crimp wire contacts. Then you can
use nice AWG26 or AWG28 wires for long life with flexing etc.

http://www.probemaster.com/smdprobe.htm

Best regards,

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