A attachable/detachable probing tip system (10) has a housing (12) that
includes a probing tip mounting member (14) and opposing substantially
orthogonal attachment (16, 18) arms extending from the probing tip
mounting member. The attachment arms define an inner surface of the
probing tip mounting member in which is disposed at least a first a
non-compressive set, resilient member (56). First and second probing tips
(42, 44) are disposed over the non-compressive, resilient member (56) and
secured to the housing by latching means (60, 66, 92, 96, 100, 130). The
attachable/detachable probing tip system allows mounting of the probing
tips (42, 44) to probing contacts on a device under test without a probe
body or probing tip member (38) being attached. The attachment arms (16,
18) allows a probe body or probing tip member (38) to be attached and
detached to the probing tip system (10). The probing tip member (38)
includes contact pins that engage contact areas (82, 82, 92) of the
probing tips (42, 44).