glomper

plural glompers

1. obsoletebusinessA logic clip; a device that clips to a dual-in-line (DIL) integrated circuit.First known use c. 1974–early 2000s

   Here the test leads are attached to a "glomper clip.'" which is clipped onto one of the major ICs in the test circuit.

   1989, Douglas V. Hall, “Latches, Flip-Flops, Counters, and Logic Analyzers” (chapter 8), in Digital Circuits and Systems, McGraw-Hill Publishing, Logic Analyzers, page 219

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   Static or dynamic testing is greatly simplified with an IC Glomper clip such as the one shown in Fig. 1-9. These clips snap onto an IC and bring out pins for easy testing.

   1974, Don Lancaster, TTL Cookbook, Howard W. Sams & Co., Testing and Monitoring States, page 27

   Enhancement one is so easy that it sticks out like a sore thumb. Directions are given for building two kinds of "glompers." А glomper is designed to simplify the hookup between your Apple and a television set.

   1983 August 29, Timothy Daniel, “Enhancing Your Apple II, Vol. 1”, in Incider, volume 1, number 8, page 157, column 2

   Also known as a ‘glomper clip’ (where do they get these names from?), this little gadget is like having a handful of logic probes, though in a much more compact form. In use it clips over the IC and connects to all of the pins of the IC at the same time.

   1993 June 29, “The Logic Clip”, in The Maplin Magazine, volume 12, number 66, page 63, column 1

   Another interesting but pricey new development is a new flexible current transducer. Instead of a clamp-around glomper, you’ ve got this rope-shaped transducer which could get carefully worked around your individual wires in comfined spaces.

   1997 June 29, Don Lancaster, “Some New Current Sensors”, in Tech Musings, page 137.4, column 2