For softer material deposits contacts, consider BeCu (Beryllium Copper) or Gold-Plated Tungsten. Gold-Plated tungsten has an additional benefit of improving conductivity.
For sensitive contacts (or if they’re incredibly thin or scratch-sensitive), cat-whisker tips are an excellent option. A thin strand flexible tungsten is bonded onto a tungsten shaft, allowing it to be grabbed easily and land probes.
Part No. Description Material Box Qty
T20-4 0.4 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 5
T20-7 0.7 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
T20-10 1 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
T20-50 5 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
T20-100 10 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
T20-150 15 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
T20-200 20 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
T20-250 25 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
T20-500 50 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
T20-1000 100 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
T20-2000 200 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid Tungsten 10
BC20-150 15 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid BeCu 10
BC20-250 25 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid BeCu 10
BC20-50 5 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid BeCu 10
BC20-100 10 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid BeCu 10
BC20-150 15 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid BeCu 10
BC20-250 25 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid BeCu 10
BC20-500 50 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid BeCu 10
BC20-1000 100 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid BeCu 10
BC20-2000 200 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Solid BeCu 10
TG20-50 5 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Gold Plated Tungsten 10
TG20-100 10 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Gold Plated Tungsten 10
TG20-150 15 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Gold Plated Tungsten 10
TG20-200 20 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Gold Plated Tungsten 10
TG20-250 25 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Gold Plated Tungsten 10
TG20-500 50 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Gold Plated Tungsten 10
TG20-1000 100 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Gold Plated Tungsten 10
TG20-2000 200 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Gold Plated Tungsten 10
TG20-5000 500 micron dia. ׀ 0.5mm shank ׀ 32mm long Gold Plated Tungsten 10
P15-51 200 micron spring loaded tip Beryllium Copper (BeCu) 5
TW20-4 Cat-whisker ׀ 0.4 micron dia. ׀ 0.125mm shank ׀ 32+5mm Tungsten Tip 5
TW20-7 Cat-whisker ׀ 0.7 micron dia. ׀ 0.125mm shank ׀ 32+5mm Tungsten Tip 10