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ICT/FCT Spring Test Probes · 118 mil

F563 ICT/FCT Test Probe

F563 is an ICT/FCT test probe series in the EMSGLOB range, listed under 118 mil. It is 33 mm long overall and offers 4.3 mm of working travel.

Electrically it is specified for a rated current of 6 A, a typical resistance of 100 mΩ and an operating range of -45 °C to +80 °C. There are 24 catalogue part numbers in this series, covering 10 tip or head styles such as Concave stepped, Serrated stepped, Hexagonal 90° stepped, Spherical. The barrel is bronze with gold plating.

F563 ICT/FCT test probe – product photo

Specifications

StructureBasic Contact Probe
Operating temperature-45 °C to +80 °C
Total length33 mm
Barrel diameter2.03 mm
Barrel materialBronze
Barrel platingGold
Spring materialHigh-grade steel
Spring platingUncoated
Nominal travel4.3 mm
Maximum travel6.4 mm
Pointing accuracy± 0.1 mm
Continuous current6 A
Typical contact resistance100 mΩ
Protrusion height (range)8.4 – 16 mm
Tip style diameter (range)0.7 – 4 mm
Preload (range)90 – 180 cN
Spring force (range)120 – 300 cN

Values as listed for this series. Confirm the exact data for your part number with your quotation.

Applications

  • In-circuit testing (ICT) of assembled PCBs
  • Functional testing (FCT) of modules and finished boards
  • Bed-of-nails test fixtures and adapters
  • Contacting pads, vias, pins and wire-wrap posts
  • Threaded, push-back and anti-rotation designs for special fixture layouts
F563 ICT/FCT test probe – dimension drawing
Dimension drawing

Part numbers (24)

Part numberTip styleTip style diameterSpring forcePreloadPlunger materialPlunger plating
F56305B170G18005 – Concave stepped1.7 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56305B170G30005 – Concave stepped1.7 mm300 cN180 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56305B250G18005 – Concave stepped2.5 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56305B250G30005 – Concave stepped2.5 mm300 cN180 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56306B250G12006 – Serrated stepped2.5 mm120 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56306B250G18006 – Serrated stepped2.5 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56306B250G25006 – Serrated stepped2.5 mm250 cN130 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56306B250G30006 – Serrated stepped2.5 mm300 cN180 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56306B400G18006 – Serrated stepped4 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56306B400G300H06 – Serrated stepped4 mm300 cN180 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56307S300P30007 – Hexagonal 90° stepped3 mm300 cN180 cNSteelProgressive
F56311B130G18011 – Spherical1.3 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56311B130G30011 – Spherical1.3 mm300 cN180 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56312B170G18012 – Spherical stepped1.7 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56312B250G18012 – Spherical stepped2.5 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56314B250G18014 – 4-point crown stepped (self-cleaning)2.5 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56314B250G25014 – 4-point crown stepped (self-cleaning)2.5 mm250 cN130 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56314B250G30014 – 4-point crown stepped (self-cleaning)2.5 mm300 cN180 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56315B300G18015 – Triangular 45° stepped3 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56315B300G25015 – Triangular 45° stepped3 mm250 cN130 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56316B130G18016 – Flat1.3 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56317B170G18017 – Flat stepped1.7 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56318B070G18018 – Conical 30°0.7 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold
F56318B130G18018 – Conical 30°1.3 mm180 cN90 cNBeryllium copperGold

FAQ

What pitch and length is F563?

F563 has a total length of 33 mm and protrusion height of 8.4 – 16 mm. The full dimension list is in the specification table on this page.

How much current can F563 carry?

The rated continuous current is 6 A, with a typical resistance of 100 mΩ.

Which part numbers and tip styles are available for F563?

24 part numbers are listed, for example F56305B170G180, F56305B170G300, F56305B250G180. Tip or head styles include Concave stepped, Serrated stepped, Hexagonal 90° stepped, Spherical, Spherical stepped, 4-point crown stepped (self-cleaning). The table on this page lists every part number with its tip and spring data.

What temperature range is F563 rated for?

F563 is specified for -45 °C to +80 °C.

How do I get a price or sample for F563?

Send the part number, quantity and your application to sales@emsglob.com or call +91-7383235369, or use the enquiry form on the contact page. Prices are quoted per enquiry.

Enquire / Request a quote

Tell us the F563 part number, the quantity and your pitch, travel and current requirements, and the EMSGLOB team will reply with availability and a quotation. Drawings in STEP, IGES, PDF, DWG, DXF or ZIP are welcome.