The compact measurement device lets users sort and evaluate loose components, perform on-board measurements and do continuity checks. Precise, nonmagnetic tips automatically recognize and make reliable contact with the smallest semiconductors, whether mounted or not. The probe also is ideal for conventional parts with wire leads too short for test terminals.
This one-touch instrument simplifies quality assurance and diagnostic tasks, says Mike Shahpurwala, president of Aven. Its automatic recognition feature usually is available only on higher-end models.
Components are identified automatically on an LCD screen as a resistor, capacitor or diode. During continuity checks, a buzzer sounds when resistance is below 30 ohms.
Applications in R&D, assembly, training and tech support also include testing for shorts, determining diode polarity and extracting parts from a printed circuit board. One-hand use allows record-keeping during operation.
Aven’s Quick-Test Tweezers have a thermoplastic rubber coating for comfort and durability. An auto-power shutoff and overload protection preserve the long-life Lithium battery, which is included. A low-power indicator shows when battery replacement will be needed. The instrument’s storage box has two spare test pins, which are gold-plated to reduce resistance and prevent rust.