Probe Holders for RF/Microwave Probing Applications

As the company that not only invented analytical probing over sixty years ago, Micromanipulator is also the place to find high-tech solutions for virtually any probing application.  One example of our extensive product line is two probe holders specifically designed for RF/Microwave probing applications.   

If your RF/Microwave testing requirements are in the DC to 3 GHz range, we recommend that you take a look at our economical Model 44RF, a single unit holder with a fixed probe tip.  The probe holder is ideal for most common microwave tests including testing ground and signal contact on high frequency hybrid and integrated circuits.  The 44RF’s return loss can be increased by the addition of internal loss.  When used with manipulators, it provides quick, accurate positioning of the probe tip.   We are certain to have exactly what you need in terms of your application and preference as we offer more than 20 version of the Model 44RF.  To learn more about this high-quality product, please see our A1013702 data sheet. 

For probing applications greater than the 3 GHz range or microwave, low capacitive, loading or high input impedance probing; Micromanipulator offers the Picoprobe® series of probes.  Microwave probe heads require the WAVE100 or WAVE200 RF/Microwave style manipulator with appropriate probe link arms (PLS or PLF) and cables.  You will find we manufacture probe tips with the option of high conductance tips and designed to reduce the probe scrub needed by a factor of 5 or more.  When shopping for a high conductance tip (available in Models 7A, 7B, 7F, 7G, 7S, 7X and alternate radius tip probes), add “-HCT” suffix to the part number.  See our website to learn more about RF/microwave probe holders and tips as well as all of our other tools the semi-conductor industry relies on.   

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field.    We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of probe stations on the market today as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you require.  Contact us to learn more.

Our Current List of Used Probe Stations

We think everyone deserves a probe station that allows system operators to focus on their data rather than on the performance of the machine.  This is why Micromanipulator offers customers the opportunity to buy a high-quality used probe station at a significant savings.  Currently our used inventory includes a broad range of machines such as the: High Performance Manual P300J, the Semi-Automatic P300A, the General Purpose Manual 4060, and the Economy Manual 450PM.  In addition if we do not list a used product that you are interested in, we invite you to contact us as we may be able to locate one for you.   

Our used probe stations may have been one of our demonstration tools, or may have been traded in for a different model as one of our services includes an active product upgrade and trade-in program.  Another reason why we may be offering a price reduction on a probe station is that it is one of our refurbished units.  However, regardless of the reason why a probe station is at a discounted price, you can buy it with confidence as we stand behind our products - new or used.  Every one of them comes with the same factory warranty and full support as our brand new products.  

To help you protect your investment, we also offer extended warranties and preventative maintenance programs as well as upgrade paths even on obsolete tools.   Furthermore, with over 60 years in the industry under our belt, you can bet that Micromanipulator will be around for at least another 60 years.  Browse our website to see the full descriptions of our used probe stations, and while you are there, take a look at our high-tech accessories.   You will find a large selection of thermal chucks, light and noise shields, vibration isolation, microscopes, manipulators, and DC and RF measurement hardware. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field.  As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on.  As part of the company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction.  Please contact us to find out more about our exceptional line of probe stations and accessories.        

Our Customers Focus on the Data, Not the Prober

One of the things we are proud of at Micromanipulator is that our highly advanced technology relieves the “burden of performance” from system operators and lets them focus on the data, not on the prober.  By taking a “systems approach” to the design, engineering and manufacturing of our probe stations, we integrate the complete process with our exceptional line of expertly designed consumables and accessories and consumables.     

Since we offer such a broad selection of products, you will be able to configure your prober to suit your personal preference and application needs. Our extensive list of options includes: high-quality thermal wafer chucks, vibration isolation tables, microscopes, light and noise shields, camera systems, manipulators, and DC and RF measurement hardware. You will find that Micromanipulator’s line up of probe holders and tips is the most comprehensive on the market today.  

You may also want to take a look at our exclusive wafer chuck systems.  They offer a range of features such as rapidly heating up and cooling down; minimizing expansion into the probes; maintaining incredible planarity over temperature changes with our Frictionless Kinematic Mount; and minimizing heat radiation into the stage to prolong prober life. 

As one of the top test probe designers and manufacturers in the world, we have extensive experience in cutting-edge applications that range from low current, to high speed testing.  Our areas of expertise include failure analysis, low current/low noise measurement, high and low temperature characterization, high speed digital analysis, device reliability analysis, ESD wafer level testing and more.   

See our website to learn more about all of our outstanding products.  If you do not find the information you need online, please give us a call and one of our engineers will answer your questions.     

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field.    We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of probe stations on the market today as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you require.  Contact us to learn more.

Industry Leading Innovations

At Micromanipulator we are proud of our long history of designing, engineering and manufacturing innovative, industry-changing products.  Advancements include the progression of belt-driven stages into high resolution lead screw lead nut designs that now provide the industry with unsurpassed positioning resolution.  Also the evolution of tools that once supported microscope magnifications of a few hundred times to today’s high-tech tools that now support >2000X magnification levels.   

Our company is also proud to have pioneered the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations and to continue to lead the industry with the broadest available temperature range and the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance.  Yet another exciting industry first from Micromanipulator is our newly patented 2210 application board probe station with above/below ambient temperature stress that addresses today’s advanced system level FA challenges.   

The exclusive, state-of-the-art 2210LS combines traditional wafer probe to the device exercising capabilities of the application board.  One of the problems in the past has been that when application boards were used as part of a post tape out test plan, they were not suitable for in-circuit probing with traditional techniques optimized for the wafer level. 

Micromanipulator’s innovative application board compatible probe station was specifically designed to migrate wafer level probe capability to the system level application board to assist with post tape-out product spins.  This also significantly helps to expedite the identification of root cause.  Designed for above and below ambient temperatures, extensive application coverage is offered including basic DC, to E and K-Band analysis.  Among other features, the probe station provides system operators flexible setups, a large area and vibration isolation as well as an open and stable platform for high magnification sample viewing and probing.  See our website for more information.    

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are leaders in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semi-conductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. For one of the most comprehensive selections of probe stations, consumables and accessories on the market, please see our website.