ICT/FCT Spring Test Probes · 138 mil
F773 ICT/FCT Test Probe
F773 is an ICT/FCT test probe series in the EMSGLOB range, listed under 138 mil. It works at a pitch down to 3.50 mm / 138 mil, has an overall length of 27 – 28 mm and offers 4 mm of working travel.
Electrically it is specified for a rated current of 10 A, a typical resistance of 25 mΩ and an operating range of -45 °C to +80 °C. There are 37 catalogue part numbers in this series, covering 12 tip or head styles such as Concave stepped, Serrated stepped, Hexagonal 90° stepped, Spherical. The barrel is bronze with gold plating.

Specifications
| Structure | Basic Contact Probe |
|---|---|
| Pitch | 3.50 mm / 138 mil |
| Operating temperature | -45 °C to +80 °C |
| Protrusion height | 10 mm |
| Barrel diameter | 2.65 mm |
| Collar diameter | 3 mm |
| Barrel material | Bronze |
| Barrel plating | Gold |
| Nominal travel | 4 mm |
| Maximum travel | 5 mm |
| Pointing accuracy | ± 0.1 mm |
| Continuous current | 10 A |
| Typical contact resistance | 25 mΩ |
| Total length (range) | 27 – 28 mm |
| Tip style diameter (range) | 1.8 – 4 mm |
| Press ring diameter | 3 mm |
| Preload (range) | 30 – 100 cN |
| Spring force (range) | 100 – 400 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

Part numbers (37)
| Part number | Tip style | Tip style diameter | Spring force | Preload | Total length | Plunger material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F77305B230G150 | 05 – Concave stepped | 2.3 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77305B230G300 | 05 – Concave stepped | 2.3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B230G150 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 2.3 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B230G300 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 2.3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B230G400 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 2.3 mm | 400 cN | 100 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B300G150 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 3 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B300G220 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 3 mm | 220 cN | 30 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B300G300 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B300G400 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 3 mm | 400 cN | 100 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B400G150 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 4 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B400G300 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 4 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77306B400G400 | 06 – Serrated stepped | 4 mm | 400 cN | 100 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77307S230L300 | 07 – Hexagonal 90° stepped | 2.3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Steel |
| F77307S400L300 | 07 – Hexagonal 90° stepped | 4 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Steel |
| F77311B180G150 | 11 – Spherical | 1.8 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77311B180G300 | 11 – Spherical | 1.8 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77312B230G150 | 12 – Spherical stepped | 2.3 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77312B230G300 | 12 – Spherical stepped | 2.3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77312B230G400 | 12 – Spherical stepped | 2.3 mm | 400 cN | 100 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77312B300G150 | 12 – Spherical stepped | 3 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77312B300G300 | 12 – Spherical stepped | 3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77312E230U150 | 12 – Spherical stepped | 2.3 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 28 mm | Steel |
| F77314S230L150 | 14 – 4-point crown stepped (self-cleaning) | 2.3 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Steel |
| F77314S230L300 | 14 – 4-point crown stepped (self-cleaning) | 2.3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Steel |
| F77315B300G300 | 15 – Triangular 45° stepped | 3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77315B300G400 | 15 – Triangular 45° stepped | 3 mm | 400 cN | 100 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77316B180G300 | 16 – Flat | 1.8 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77317B230G100 | 17 – Flat stepped | 2.3 mm | 100 cN | 40 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77317B230G150 | 17 – Flat stepped | 2.3 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77317B300G150 | 17 – Flat stepped | 3 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77317B300G300 | 17 – Flat stepped | 3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77318B180G150 | 18 – Conical 30° | 1.8 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77318B180G300 | 18 – Conical 30° | 1.8 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77321S180L150 | 21 – 4-point crown (self-cleaning) | 1.8 mm | 150 cN | 50 cN | 27 mm | Steel |
| F77321S180L300 | 21 – 4-point crown (self-cleaning) | 1.8 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Steel |
| F77328B230G300 | 28 – 4-point crown stepped | 2.3 mm | 300 cN | 80 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
| F77328B230G400 | 28 – 4-point crown stepped | 2.3 mm | 400 cN | 100 cN | 27 mm | Beryllium copper |
FAQ
What pitch and length is F773?
F773 has a pitch of 3.50 mm / 138 mil, total length of 27 – 28 mm and protrusion height of 10 mm. The full dimension list is in the specification table on this page.
How much current can F773 carry?
The rated continuous current is 10 A, with a typical resistance of 25 mΩ.
Which part numbers and tip styles are available for F773?
37 part numbers are listed, for example F77305B230G150, F77305B230G300, F77306B230G150. 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 F773 rated for?
F773 is specified for -45 °C to +80 °C.
How do I get a price or sample for F773?
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.
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Tell us the F773 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.