Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Buy a Probe Holder Directly from the Industry’s Top Manufacturer


At Micromanipulator we proudly design, engineer and manufacture analytical probing equipment for design verification, device modeling and characterization, design and FA, process verification, and quality control for the semi-conductor industry.  Now, we have just launched an ecommerce website that makes it easy for our customers to buy the best selection of high-quality consumables and accessories on the market today directly from the manufacturer.   

Currently our online store has seventeen probe holders for sale that addresses applications including general purpose DC characterization, high speed, wide bandwidth, and low current and high power. As we have been in the industry for over 60 years, our products are precisely designed to meet not only our customers’ personal preferences but measurement equipment interface requirements and application demands.  Our probe holders also range in costs to help meet every budget. 

Micromanipulator’s probe holders are available with pin jack, spring load, or set screw tip insertions in single wire models as well as coaxial, triaxial, coplanar, certified triax or Kelvin configurations.  One example of our exceptional probe holders is the popular Model 79, which comes in a choice of coaxial, triaxial, or Kelvin (single point dual wire) as well as the option of standard attack angle or on-axis probe clamps. In addition you can select a Model 79 for standard temperature or high temperature applications. 

Our Model 72 is designed to work with all Micromanipulator manipulators and 7-series tips that can be ordered separately.  The holder’s lead wire terminates in a circular eye connector with an approximately 1/16 inch (1.6mm) hole for connection to measurement instruments.  Furthermore, customers can shape the probe holder as needed as it has a malleable body.  Users choose from a 1” - 4” body lengths (call or email us if you need another length). 

At Micromanipulator, we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but are still the top name in the field.  From concept, to production, right through to maintenance, our exclusive Full Life-Cycle Support guarantees customers’ success with our high-tech tools.  Please visit our new ecommerce site to see all of the products we have available. 

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Now Buy the Industry’s Leading Probe Positioners Online


On Micromanipulator’s newly launched ecommerce website, our customers will discover a variety of manipulators, probe card holders and probes available for purchase.  Currently we are offering 18 models of probe positioners/manipulators that range from our economic model 110 manipulator to the multi-versatile WAVE manipulator.  All of our models feature direct leadscrew-leadnut drives, ergonomic design, and the highest stability.  Our new site allows the products to be sorted by popularity, by their newness, or lowest price to the highest and vice versa.   

Our probe positioners are available in manual, motorized or programmable versions and are stabilized by a vacuum or magnetic base to support the probe holder.  Furthermore, to provide you with the needed specifications and details regarding each model, we have a link to our Manipulator Direct Drive Documentation. 

The website offers a variety of options including a choice of 110/210 mini-arc style models with a resolution of 32 TPI = 2.2 µm and a 10mm max travel along each axis.  We also offer models 450/550 and 2450/2550 that are mini-arc styles with a resolution of 100 TPI =0.7 µm for 450/550 manipulators and 200 TPI =0.35 µm on our 2450/2550 models.  They offer a 6.4mm max travel on each axis.   

Customers will also find a selection of manipulators in a recti-linear style with models 525 and 2525.  The resolution on the 525 is 100 TPI µm and 200 TPI on our 2525 models.  Each offer a 12.7mm max travel along each axis. 

Micromanipulator’s “Wave” series manipulators feature X-Y and Z leadscrew-lead nut control plus theta and planarity controls for alignment of microwave, multi-probe or mini-probe cards (such as Celadon’s “Versa Tile” and coplanar probes).  Please visit our website to learn more about these and all of the rest of our products including our high-quality probe stations. 

At Micromanipulator, we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but are still the top name in the field.  From concept, to production, right through to maintenance, our exclusive Full Life-Cycle Support guarantees customers’ success with our high-tech tools.   Please contact us to learn more about our wide range of probe stations and accessories. 

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Schedule a Visit to Our New California Demonstration Facility


Micromanipulator has partnered with TEC Associates to establish a demonstration hub that will allow our customers to evaluate the performance and capabilities of Micromanipulator’s tools in a real world setting.  The new California Demonstration Facility provides customers the opportunity to bring devices and measurement hardware to the demo hub to verify our products with actual devices, thus reducing the reliance on simulations and ambient only probe data.  

Conveniently located in Fremont California and just minutes away the San Jose International Airport and the Bay Area, customers can contact TEC Associates or Micromanipulator to schedule an appointment.  Currently our first tool installed at the hub is Micromanipulator’s Model 2210-LS, the world’s first true system level probe station with above and below ambient temperature capabilities.  The probe station combines traditional wafer probe to the device exercising capabilities of the application board with versatile probing capability for wafer, decapped IC, and decapped board mounted IC probing.   

The functionality of the probe station employed at the wafer level has been fully transferred from wafer to system level for true Internet of Things development.  With flexibly setups and comprehensive accessory support, our Model 2210-LS, allows system users to trace and analyze issues that manifest only in the actual end application environment faster, easier, and with less headache than previously possible.      

Please visit our website for information on how to set up a demo appointment.  While you are there, we encourage you to browse through our extensive line of probe stations, consumables and accessories.  As a Manufacturer’s Representative and Distributor specializing in capital equipment and related products in the High Tech arena, TEC Associates is Micromanipulator’s exclusive sales representative in Northern California.  The cost of the test and setup are controlled with flexibility to test different systems on one platform. 

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.           

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Now Buy Our High-Quality Consumable and Accessory Products Online


To make it more convenient for our customers to buy Micromanipulator’s exceptional consumable and accessory products, we are proud to announce the launch of our new ecommerce website.  As Micromanipulator’s Vice President, Clint Waggoner explains, “We’re always listening to our customers, and the virtual store gives them the added convenience and flexibility they’ve been asking for. We pride ourselves in providing a customer experience that is second to none, both before and after a sale. The on-line store represents an excellent tool for our customers to take advantage of in today’s fast paced, digital economy.” 

Micromanipulator’s customers now have the option to securely purchase probe tips, probe holders, manipulators and more on a PC, tablet or mobile device.  In addition it is a convenience way to order products 24/7 regardless of what time zone you are in. 
The new site provides plenty of descriptive details and specifications about each of our products along with the pricing information.  You will also find product data sheets and application notes available to download that allow you to compare products side-by-side to help determine your best option.   

You will find we sell the most comprehensive lineup of probe holders on the market today. Our various models address applications ranging from general purpose DC characterization, high speed, and wide bandwidth along with low current and high power. You will also be able to purchase our excellent probe positioners/manipulators and probe tips.  In addition we have patch cords available to directly purchase. 

We encourage you to take a look at our new ecommerce website to see our full selection of consumables and accessories.  And as always our engineers are available to answers any additional questions as well as ready to assist you with purchasing one of our high-quality probe stations.   

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.