Half of the probing challenge is to have a probe with the electrical characteristics needed to transfer a signal to a test instrument. The other half is to make a sound mechanical connection that meets the needs of the probing geometry.

The adjustable TwinTips are formed from “NiTiNOL,” a super-elastic nickeltitanium alloy which has 10 times the elasticity of spring-grade steel. Unlike other probe tip materials, this metal will maintain its sharp points and original shape even after extensive deformation.

When probing a circuit, this means that the probe tips can make contact, flex as you continue to apply pressure, and return to their original form repeatedly.