Interface Probes - Teradyne / GenRad

Probe P/N 100-PRG24

Interface Probes

Interface Probes are used in testers for electromechanical contact between the fixture and tester. QA Technology has listed the part numbers that correspond with the applicable testers. These part numbers are QA’s recommended direct replacements.

Recommended Part Numbers

Teradyne/GenRad	QA Probe/Socket Part Number
Tester model numbers ending in “L” (high density capacity)	100-PRG2441S and/or 100-PLP1541S

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Tube Material

Letter	Material		Average Resistance
G	Nickel silver/ID OD gold plated		< 15 mOhms

Next: Select Tip Style

Select your tip style. Standard material is heat-treated BeCu/plated gold over nickel.
Use the drop-down menu at right to filter your choices by target type.

Next: Choose your Spring Force.

Spring Force

Letter	Spring Force	Preload	.107 Stroke	Material	Cycle Life @ Stroke
S	Standard	1.8 [51]	3.5 [99]	SS	1M @ .200 [5.08]
B	High Preload	2.0 [57]	2.6 [74]	SS	1M @ .200 [5.08]

Next: Choose applicable Options.

Select your option (if required).

Letter	Description - no options are required.
B	Curved tube (pylon replacement)
N	No probe lubrication. Removing probe lubrication greatly reduces cycle life and should only be used in applications requiring operating temperatures below -55°C.

You may add your Part Number to your Order.

¹Current Rating is affected by spring material and lubrication choices. Standard lubrication has a 204 ̊C maximum operating temperature limit.
Before using probes near these current limits, please refer to Current Carrying Capacity and Operating Temperature Application Notes.

All specifications subject to change without notice. All dimensions are in inches [mm]. All spring forces in ounces [gms].