The Highest Performing Analytical Manual Probe Station

At Micromanipulator, we are known for our many industry’s “firsts” including the invention of analytical probing way back in 1956. We have also had the privilege of being the first to pioneer the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations. Moreover Micromanipulator still continues to lead the industry with the broadest available temperature range and the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance available on the market today.

One prime example of our superior products is the Model 8060 Manual Analytical Probe Station. The 6 - 8” (150 - 200mm) manual prober offer the highest performance available on the market. Known for its ease of use, it is designed for applications that call for very low current and voltage probing, high and low temperature probing, and submicron target probing to the limits of visible optics. 

Quickly achieving a reputation for combining the value of efficient use with a consistent and accurate electrical and mechanical performance, the 8060 has become the probe station of choice for demanding analytical test professionals across the globe. It is supported by a wide choice of excellent accessories and consumables including probe card holders, thermal chucks, manipulators, unique probe holders, vibration isolation tables, light tight enclosures (LTEs) and camera systems. In addition the prober can be configured with an integrated environment designed to support dark, shielded and dry probing. 

If you would like a quote for one of our probe stations or another product, please fill out our request quotation form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We are ready to answer any questions you may have or help with problem-solving. We feel our history positions us well to continue to be an asset to our customers; and our future will see us continuing to address tomorrow’s semiconductor testing needs. 

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 our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. We invite you to contact us to learn more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.

For Convenience, Order Our Wide Range of Probe Tips and Holders Online

Our job at Micromanipulator’s is to make sure our customers are able to buy the tools they need to be successful in developing the products of tomorrow. On our website you will find a whole range of high quality probe stations, accessories, and consumables that are designed to meet most wafer testing needs. 

Many of our probe tips have tungsten or nickel shanks and tungsten tips that make them perfect for a wide variety of probing applications. This is the case with our Model 79- 8000-T-03 and the 79- 6000-T-03 Triaxial Probe Holders (both available at our online store), which are designed for low current measurements. If your application requires higher levels of current as well as low levels, we recommend a 79-6000-TD-03 or 79-8000-TD-03 Kelvin Triaxial Probe Holder with male triaxial connectors for connection to Kelvin measurement instruments. Our Kelvin Triaxial Probe Holders are also available online. 

For those who prefer an integrated probe tip, we suggest you take a look at our Model 44 series probe holders. All of our 44 probes are coaxial and universally suited for a wide range of application. The Model 44-6000-D-NA and 44-8000-D-NA offer an integrated dual Kelvin (Force and Sense) female UMC connectors for connection to Kelvin measurement instruments.

To see our full line of probe tips and probe holders, please visit our website. The Micromanipulator Company has been in the industry for over 60 years and we base our success on that of our customers’. Furthermore we proudly stand behind our products with comprehensive factory warranties and full support. Our engineers are standing by to answer any questions you may have regarding our products. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are the leading name 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. You will find one of the most comprehensive ranges of probe stations on the market as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you need.

Probe Station Equipped with Our Innovative netProbe™ Software

One probe stations worthy of a look for anyone requiring the highest performance semi-automatic is Micromanipulator’s Model P300A 300mm. The probe station not only comes with our revolutionary comprehensive software suite but offers users the best low current, sub-micron & temperature performance. Furthermore the P300A has a standard coaxial chuck and is thermal & triaxial chuck upgradable. 

Our proprietary netProbe™ software offers users robust and intuitive navigation along with an easy-to-install setup. The software suite includes Navigator, Inter-active Video, Memory List, Wafer Map and Setup modules to provide users with full functionality and a whole range of high level features. These include Video Positioning and Snap Alignment, Die to Die and In-Die stepping, and a prober interface that can emulate other station commands. Also the prober’s motorized controls are conveniently placed at the front of the station to allow simple manual control of this semi-automatic station whenever programmability is not needed.

The Navigator module provides users with complete inter-active navigation control of stage, platen, theta and microscope. The Wafer Map module offers programming as well as step and repeat functions. It has complete edit functions that include a choice of coordinate orientation, and stepping through the Wafer Map can be triggered by the software or through an external trigger pulse. 

The Memory module stores locations by coordinates or with the find and save function, and the Memory List lets you move to a location with a simple click or programmability in order to step through all listed locations. The Navigation and setup functions are accessible through the touch-screen, and the data entry is simplified with a pop-up keypad that appears as needed. 

We invite you to take a closer look at our P300A as well as our entire line of exceptional probe stations on our website. Micromanipulator is proud to offer our customers products that are smartly-designed and available in a variety of models and budgets to meet virtually any need. 

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 our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. We invite you to contact us to learn more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.

Why Choose Micromanipulator Products?

The easy answer is that if you need the highest quality tool, whether it is a stock item or custom or more detailed information to ensure your wafer testing is successful, Micromanipulator has the products and expertise to help. Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we have continued to grow with the industries. Today we are proud to have earned a worldwide reputation for developing tools known for both their quality and precision. 

On our website, we provide lots of technical specifications and details regarding each product and the type of applications they are best suited to. In addition printable pdfs highlight the many features of our probe stations including practical information on the dimensions of the equipment. We also design, engineer and manufacture high quality accessories and consumables for seamless integration with our stations. Micromanipulator’s probe card holders, light tight enclosures, thermal chucks, video accessories, and manual / motorized manipulators are competitively priced and state-of-the-art. 

To meet the needs of virtually all wafer testing applications, Micromanipulator probe stations are available in Specialty, Semi-automatic, High-performance, General-purpose Manual, and Economy Manual models. In addition to our exceptional Micromanipulator brand, we recently introduced our Mechatronics ACE Manual Probe Stations, which leverage Micromanipulator designs and know how to provide easy to use and learn probing equipment at industry leading prices.

Please feel confident buying any one of our products as they come with factory warranties and support. Micromanipulator is proud to be an American-based company headquartered in Carson City, Nevada. If you have any questions, please contact our talented engineers via email or give us a call. Join our many customers around the globe who have come to depend on the industry’s most reliable products. 

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 the best selection of probe stations, consumables and accessories on the market, visit our website.

Common Setup & Equipment Problems in Low Current Probing

The Micromanipulator Company offers solutions and tips to common problems encountered by system users as a way to help them use their tools most effectively. In our Application Note called, “Identifying Low Current Probing Problems,” we explain common equipment and setup problems encountered in low current probing applications that show up as characteristic distortions and problem “signatures” with the data. (We also offer more tips and info in our “Basics of Low Current Probing” Application Note)

We want customers to know that by using the right tools and proper setup, analytical probing at very low (femtoamp) current levels can reliably be achieved without anxiety. Many of the problems users encounter stem from the fact that there has been very little information available up to now on how to properly evaluate equipment as well as tips on how to setup the probing application. This has led to a misunderstanding of the effect this has on low current probing and confusion in how to troubleshooting the problem. 

One common application probe stations are used for is Capacitance versus Voltage measurements (CV measurements) of MOS devices. This is a prime example of how using the proper setup and techniques, Micromanipulator’s equipment gives users a broad frequency range and cleanliness of C-V measurements. Our Application Note guides you through a range of General Setup Considerations and Two-Point Wafer Surface Measurement. You will also find a discussion of C-V Measurements through the Prober Chuck. 

We encourage you to visit our website to read through the entire Application Note for great suggestions and tips. Furthermore while you are there, visit our online store to conveniently buy our probe holders, probe tips, probe positioners/manipulators, patch cords and our new Mechatronics Ace probe stations. Questions? Please give us a call or email us. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customer satisfaction. Along with offering one of the best selections of probe stations on the market today, we also have all of the consumables, accessories and on-site support you need.

Micromanipulator’s Chucks Offer the Broadest Temperature Range

The Micromanipulator Company prides itself on manufacturing a wide range of high quality probe stations and smartly-designed accessories to meet the semiconductor industry’s every need. As the first company to integrate thermal chucks with probe stations, our wafer chucks are just one example of how we design premium products for comprehensive system integration as well as to address a variety of applications.

Micromanipulator’s thermal chucks offer the broadest temperature ranges and most advanced non-operator dependent performance in the industry. In addition to their rapid heat up and cool down feature, our innovative chucks also minimize expansion into the probes and heat radiation into the stage, which helps to prolong the prober’s life. 

Our hot chuck systems are designed for wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees and support 150 to 300 mm wafers in coaxial or triaxial configurations. Micromanipulator’s Frictionless Kinematic Mount allows our thermal chucks to maintain a high degree of planarity over temperature changes. Furthermore we have several heating options. Our AC heating supply is recommended for applications that require fast heating without the need for chuck noise in the femtoamp level. To achieve the very lowest level measurements, we suggest you purchase your system with a DC heating supply. 

We also offer a choice of three cooling options depending on your application needs and budget. The most economical choice for high (above ambient) testing is the C1000 simple heat exchanger (HE), which provides rapid cool down of the chuck after a heat cycle is finished. The C1000 Zero Degree option is designed to test to zero degrees C. Micromanipulator’s third choice, the HC1000 high performance cooling system has the ability to test at temperatures as low as -65 degrees C.

In addition to our thermal chucks, we design, engineer and manufacture a wide assortment of other high-quality accessories and consumables as well as our entire line of probe stations. Please visit our website for more information regarding our innovative products. 

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.

Professional Full Life-Cycle Support & Upgrade Paths

The Micromanipulator Company has always taken a different approach from that of our competitors. To start with, we are committed to customer satisfaction and have always encouraged feedback from our customers. This has allowed us to design products that better serve our customers’ needs, and today we proudly manufacture one of the most extensive lines of probe stations and accessories on the market. In addition we offer an online store as well as a demonstration hub that allows customers to use our products in a real-world setting. 

As the leading manufacturer of system level analytical probing tools, our products are used for device modeling and characterization, design verification, design and market FA, process verification, quality control, and more. Our wide range of probe stations means we are able to provide products to meet application needs along with personal preferences and budgets. Micromanipulator also offers a large inventory of high-quality accessories and consumables to meet your measurement equipment interface requirements and budget.

Furthermore we recognize that buying the right products is an investment and that our customers need reliable tools that allow them to succeed in their pursuit of developing products for the future. This is why we offer upgrade paths even for obsolete tools along with extended warranties and preventive maintenance programs to protection your investment. And as we have a worldwide presence, we can provide full support wherever you are located.

Please contact us to learn more about one of the most trusted global test probe manufacturers in the industry. Our areas of expertise include: Low current / low noise measurement; Failure Analysis; High and low temperature characterization; Device reliability analysis – Interconnect, EM, HCI, Charge Pumping, NBTI, PBTI, TDDB; High speed digital analysis; and High frequency up to 200GHz. We also specialize in C-V measurements, Sub-micron probing, ESD wafer level testing, and Laser cutting. For more information visit our website or give us a call. Our engineers are ready to help. 

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.

The Mechatronics ACE Manual Probe Station - Built to Your Needs

Micromanipulator’s newest brand, our Mechatronics probe stations, are ideal for a wide variety of applications. Mechatronics probers are designed by the same team of talented engineers who design our state-of-the-art Micromanipulator line, and are perfect for budget-conscious system users looking for stable, reliable performance. In addition the Mechatronics Ace can be ordered from our online store and is available with a choice of high quality accessories and consumables. 

One of the accessory choices for the Mechatronics includes two microscope options – our Binocular microscope (ACE-SCP-BINO) and the Trinocular microscope (ACE-SCP-TRI). Both of the microscopes provide a wide field of view and long working distances as well as offer a StereoZoom on a super flexible boom stand for more than 6″x 6″ (150x 150mm) X-Y positioning. Please note that the Binocular microscope does not support camera mounting while the Trinocular microscope does. 

Our Mechatronics probe stations also have a choice of either a magnetic or vacuum manipulator (formerly the Micromanipulator 110/210). Available in either a left hand or right hand version, the XYZ controls face forward when placed on right side of probing setup. An optional MINI-VAC vacuum pump is designed for our Mechatronics accessories and/or an ACE-VAC-PUC collection plate.

When you order a Mechatronics Ace, you will have the opportunity to select a Single Wire (Pair) (ACE-PRB-HLDR-S) or Coaxial (Pair) (ACE-PRB-HLDR-C) probe holder, or to just skip that step altogether. At the same time, you can also order Mechatronics ACE Probe Tips (ACE-PRB-TIP-B) in the amount you need. 

Please visit our website to learn more about our high-quality probe stations and all of our excellent choices in accessories and consumables. Our engineers are ready to answer any questions you may have and can be contacted via phone or email. 

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.

Best Probe Stations on the Market for Probing 3mm Wafers

If you are looking for a high-quality probe station for probing 3mm wafers, we encourage you to take a looks at the Micromanipulator Company’s website. Our selection includes three smartly-designed probers, the P300A and P300L Semi-automatic Probe Stations and the P300J Motorized Manual Probe Station. 

If you are looking for the best value in a semi-automatic 3mm probe station, we recommend taking a look at the P300L. This station offers customers a great deal, in addition to the fact that the automation can be incrementally upgraded as needed. It is low current ready and is built with your application and budget in mind. Equipped with a coaxial chuck, it is thermal and triaxial chuck upgradable. The P300L is designed for a wide range of testing applications and offers reliability as well as precision.

If your application requires a high-performance probe station, the P300A Semi-automatic provides users with the highest performance. Designed for low current and sub-micron applications, the P300A is the most stable, intuitive, and space efficient 3mm probe station on the market. It comes with a comprehensive software suite, a standard coaxial chuck (thermal & triaxial chuck upgradeable) and features such as single-point ground and dry/dark environment.

Our P300J Motorized Manual Probe Station not only offers the highest performance but is the most stable, intuitive, and space efficient manual 300mm analytical probe station on the market. Designed for low current, sub-micron positioning applications, it features a fA current resolution; sub-micron motorized positioning, and a standard coaxial chuck (thermal & triaxial chuck upgradable). 

The Micromanipulator website provides much more information regarding our selection of 3mm probe stations including our 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station designed for <200mm, 200mm, 300mm probing. You will also find details and specifications on our entire line of probe stations and accessories. If you have any questions, please give us a call or email us. 

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 our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. We invite you to contact us to find out more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.

Tips for Dealing with Uncontrolled Movement When Probing

At the Micromanipulator Company, we have always based our success on that of our customers. By listening (and learning) to our customers, we have been able to explore and develop solutions to a range of common and sometimes not so common problems encountered during the wafer probing process. 

One such problem is uncontrolled movement that causes the probe to slide or jump off its contact when using a hot stage at extremely elevated temperatures or for CV measurement. (You will find detailed information on this topic in one of Application Notes under our website’s “About” tab.) While likely due to thermal expansion, research has found that for every 100 ºC temperature change, the movement may account for as much as one mil at any given location. On a six or eight-inch wafer, this type of movement may affect your testing results. 

As a way to solve these problems, we offer equipment solutions such as our high compliance 7F probe point. The 7F’s very fine wire tip flexes and is designed to follow a target device as it moves in the X, Y, Z axes. The high temperature, bendable shank and tip offers the largest radius for probe contact as well as the shortest conical taper length to minimize the skating or slipping effect of the probe tip on the wafer site. Using it with a small amount of flexure on the tip and at the near vertical angle of about 80o ± 5o, it is steep enough for the application and still visible under the microscope. 

Micromanipulator works hard to find solutions to application problems and is proud to bring customers the finest equipment on the market for probing small geometries. For your convenience, the 7F Tungsten Cat Whisker Probe Tip is available at our online store. Please visit our website to see our full line of probe tips and probe holders as well as our probe stations and accessories. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are the leading name in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. You will find one of the most comprehensive ranges of probe stations on the market as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you need.

The World’s Most Trusted Manufacturer of Analytical Probing Tools

At the Micromanipulator Company, we understand that our customers need reliable, high-performing tools to develop the innovative products of the future. This is why we proudly produce the market’s best high performance, efficient analytical probe stations and accessories for both wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing. 

While Micromanipulator has been around for more than 60 years, we say that our “history positions us well to continue to be an asset to our customers.” And as to our future – it will see us continuing to address tomorrow’s semiconductor testing needs. As we grow with the industry, we listen and learn from our customers, and our talented R&D team works hard to develop products that meet those needs. No doubt this is why our products have earned a reputation for their quality and precision and are used by the top test labs around the world. 

In addition to updating, improving and developing new products, our goal is to help you find the best probe station for your application. Our extensive website is a good place to start as it is loaded with useful technical specifications regarding performance and our Micromanipulator’s team is also ready to help answer questions. If you are interested in evaluating the performance and capabilities of Micromanipulator’s tools in a real world setting, we encourage you to schedule a visit to our California demonstration facility. 

Our online Request Quotation form is another way to begin the process of finding the best tools for your application. By answering a couple of basic questions including the product category you would like to get a quotation for such as: a wafer probe station, application board probe station, accessories, thermal chuck or product service/support, helps us to serve you better. We also ask about your area of interest: is it failure analysis, wafer level reliability, device characterization, process modeling or process monitoring (i.e. CV)? Additionally are you currently using probing equipment? 

As we design, engineer and manufacture an extensive line of accessories and consumables, you can outfit your probe station to meet your application needs as well as your budget and personal preferences. Contact us to learn more. 

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.

Great Deal on a Factory Refurbished Station!

The Micromanipulator Company is offering a factory refurbished P200L Semi-automatic Probe Station for sale. The probe station provides the best value on a semi-automatic and allows users to incrementally upgrade the automation. It comes equipped with a standard coaxial chuck but is thermal & triaxial chuck upgradable. 

The reliable P200L is designed for a wide range of testing applications and has standard features such as a single-point ground and integrated thermal chuck plumbing. In addition to the leadscrew – leadnut stage and platen drives, it has a stainless steel platen with a removable front wedge as well as a high stability microscope bridge, which supports all high resolution, long-working distance microscopes. 

The probe station also provides system users with a versatile controller that supports USB, GPIB, and RS-232 communications (configured with proper options). The budget-friendly P200L additionally provides a motorized and programmable stage X-Y and platen (Z), and an optional microscope. For those times when programmability is not required, it offers joystick control for quick and easy intuitive operation of the station stage, platen and microscope when configured. 

You will find the P200L is the station of choice for a high performance, full capability and cost-effective 200 mm semi-automatic probe station, and the opportunity to get a refurbished model is an excellent deal. Furthermore we stand behind all of our refurbished probe stations and tools, which come with warranties and full support. Please visit our website to learn more about our other refurbished probe stations as well as the rest of our line. Micromanipulator has proudly been serving the semiconductor industry for more than 60 years and look forward to helping you find the right tools! Please call or email us with any questions. 

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 our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. We invite you to contact us to find out more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed with Every On-line Purchase!

While the Micromanipulator Company now offers an online store, we want you to know we are still as committed as ever to excellent customer service and want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchases. Whether you buy a product from Micromanipulator or from our new brand, Mechatronics, we proudly stand behind our products. 

If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with an online purchase, we ask that you send the like new, originally packaged product back to us within 14 days of receipt. Once we receive the item, we will issue a credit (minus shipping and a small 15% restocking fee) that can be used toward a Micromanipulator or Mechatronics product within 6-month of the return. 

Micromanipulator also wants you to know our products are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for up to one year for Micromanipulator brands, and 90-days for Mechatronics brands, from the date of shipment. Please note consumable products such as probe tips are excluded from such warranties. Also warranties do not cover damage from negligence, misuse, dropping/impact, tampering, exposure to corrosive substances, normal wear and tear, or failure to do proper maintenance. In the unlikelihood that you do need to take advantage of our warranty, we will repair or replace the equipment at our factory in Carson City, Nevada. 

Change your mind about an order? We will gladly cancel an online order if it has not already shipped. Just give us a call or email us. You will be charged a cancellation fee of 25% of the purchased price of the item or items to the credit card used for the online purchase. Please see our website for the full terms and conditions regarding online purchases and instructions for returning a product under warranty from the USA or outside the USA. 

At Micromanipulator, we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but are still the top name in the field. As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. A key part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. Please contact us to learn more about our excellent range of probe stations and accessories.

Probe Stations Recommended for Hot/Cold Applications

When Micromanipulator says we have the best selection of tools for virtually any application, we are not kidding. For example we offer eight, high-quality probe stations ideal for hot/cold applications. Starting with the premium 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station, which is capable of probing wafers up to 300mm, it offers independent platens and scope travel across the entire station. The 2210-LS also comes with a large vibration isolated open stage as well as a patent pending thermal chamber system. 

Another excellent probe station for hot/cold probing is the 450PM General Purpose Manual. Built with your budget and application in mind, the station is a great value as it is designed to grow with your application. The 450PM offers a stable, reliable probing performance, and while equipped with a coaxial chuck, it is thermal and triaxial chuck upgradable. The design of the 450PM is based on the popular 4060. 

The balanced, manual Model 4060 probe station is yet another option for hot/cold probing and offers system users high magnification and stability and a quick platen lift. While a coaxial chuck is standard, it too is thermal and triaxial chuck upgradable and has lots of compatible accessories available. 

Micromanipulator’s best values in our semi-automatic stations are our P200L Semi-Automatic Probe Station and P300L Semi-Automatic Probe Station. Both offer automation that can be incrementally upgraded. Low current ready, the probers are built with your application and budget in mind. 

Does your hot/cold application require high performance? We recommend taking a look at the Model 8060, our highest performance manual that features sub-micron positioning and fA resolution. Along with a quick lift platen, it is designed for demanding applications such as high and low temperature probing, very low current and voltage probing, and sub-micron target probing to the limits of visible optics. The 8060 is thermal and triaxial chuck upgradeable. 

Please visit Micromanipulator’s website to find out more about our probe stations designed for hot/cold probing and other applications as well as our quality consumables and accessories. If you have any questions, please contact us. 

At Micromanipulator, we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but are still the top name in the field. As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. A key part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. Please contact us to learn more about our wide range of probe stations and accessories.

Can't Find What You're Looking For?

While the Micromanipulator website has been specifically designed to be user-friendly and answers lots of frequently asked questions regarding our products, we know customers may still want some help. If after browsing through our products, you have further questions on or need help putting together a system, we invite you to give one of our engineers a call or send us an email. 

As we design, engineer and manufacture our products in the USA at our Carson City, NV headquarters, our knowledgeable engineers and sales reps are ready to answer questions or put together a quote. If you visit our “Contact Us” page, you will find contact information for general information, sales, and service information as well as where to buy Micromanipulator or Mechatronics products. You can also use our link to send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

On our “Request Quotation” page, we ask that you fill out the provided form as completely as possible. In addition be sure to let us know your preferred contact method and availability if applicable. 

We also have added a convenient product finder guide along the left-hand side of website. Just pick a category such as Accessories, and you will get a full list of probe tips, probe holders, manipulators, hot chucks and more. Within each product, we provide a description of the technical specifications along with suitable applications. For example our 79-6000-R-03 Coaxial Probe Holder requires a manipulator (order separately) and is designed to work with all Micromanipulator manipulators and 7-series tips (order separately). The straight body is designed to be used with stations that have the wafer chuck above the platen (Micromanipulator models 6000, 6150, 6200, and 6640 probe stations).

If you are on the market for state-of-the-art semiconductor tools that will allow you to develop the products of the future, we encourage you to visit Micromanipulator’s website. We have a reputation throughout the world for offering the highest quality & precision. 

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 semiconductor 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.

We Recently Delivered a Number of Large Chamber Model 2210-LS Probe Stations

Micromanipulator recently delivered multiple units of our exclusive large chamber Model 2210-LS application board probe stations to a major USA based semiconductor manufacturer. Featuring -40C to 125C temperature capabilities, the manufacturer intends to use the world’s first true system level probe stations in multiple locations across the globe.

While it was just introduced a few years ago, Micromanipulator’s patent-pending 2210-LS has already been quick to gain worldwide recognition as the most versatile, flexible probe station available on the market today. Originally designed as a temperature capable application/evaluation/development board probe station, it allows users to probe decapsulated IC’s mounted on boards at both low and high temperatures that range from -40C to 125C, frost free. 

With the introduction of the revolutionary 2210-LS, users are given temperature stress capabilities at both the wafer level as well as at the board level. Furthermore Micromanipulator’s team has continued to advance the application board/probe station’s capabilities so they now cover automotive temperature requirements for board probing and board mounted decapsulated IC probing. In addition to providing a large vibration isolated open stage, our board level probe station probes wafers up to 300mm. 

Please visit Micromanipulator’s website to see the full line of our probe stations, which includes high performance semi-automatic and manual probe stations as well as cost effective entry level systems. We also pride ourselves on designing a range of probe stations and accessories that fit every budget and users’ preferences. Whether your application requires design verification and characterization, yield enhancement, application board level test, system level test, failure analysis (FA) and Wafer Level Reliability (WLR), Micromanipulator has the perfect solution!

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 our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. We invite you to contact us to find out more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.

Smart Solutions from Micromanipulator!

Along with designing, engineering and manufacturing the tools the semiconductor industry depends on, Micromanipulator is committed to the success of our customers.  This is why we provide “system level” support and performance guarantees on all of our products.  We also provide a whole host of information and troubleshooting guidance on our website. 

On good resource we offer regarding probe holders and probe tips is our Probe Tips and Probe Holders Reference Manual.  Inside this guide, you will find detailed information on the best products to use for your application, how to best clean your probe tips and holders, and much more.  In addition we have included some answers to FAQs regarding Micromanipulator’s probe holders and tips.      

One such question comes from a system user who has a complicated arrangement on their test station.  They were looking for a uniquely shaped probe holder and wondered what options we offer.  We answered that we have malleable (bendable) probe holders such as our Model 72 that can be shaped and reshaped as desired.  If you need a more exact configuration, we suggest you look into the options available for a customized probe holder.  

Another customer would like to know if we have probe holders with a built-in probe tip.  The answer is yes we do.  Our popular Model 44 is just such a holder and is ideal for high frequency, low level signal testing or cutting.  With a frequency range from DC to 3 GHz, this economical probe is ideal for the most common microwave tests.  Since the Model 44 offers so many options, we feel it is almost a customized probe.  

Another handy solution is to order your probe holders and tips through our online store, which now accepts orders worldwide.  All Micromanipulator manufactured products are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year for Micromanipulator brands, and 90-days for Mechatronics brands, from date of shipment.

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are the leading name in the field. We reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. We offer the most comprehensive range of accessories available anywhere including our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chuck.         

For High Frequency Applications, Consider Our Exclusive “WAVE” Series

The Micromanipulator Company prides itself on offering our customers quality products that meet the needs of virtually every application as well as budget.  This includes designing and manufacturing a range of probe positioners/manipulators from an economy model for basic probing needs to our most versatile high-performance model, the WAVE series. 

Regardless of which model you choose, including our budget-wise Model 110, Micromanipulator’s probe positioners are designed to provide seamless system integration with any of our probe stations.   Each is stabilized by either a vacuum base or a magnetic base that sits on the probe station platen and supports the probe holder.  They are available in manual, motorized or programmable versions and guaranteed for 5-years.  Whether it’s an economy model or high-end, you will receive an ergonomic designed product that offers the highest stability on the market and direct leadscrew/leadnut drives. 

We recommend for high frequency applications that you take a look at one of our top-of-the-line multi-versatile “Wave” 100/200 series manipulators.  Available in multiple configurations, the positioner offers up to 200 GHz and comes in a choice of vacuum or magnetic bases to support and stabilize the probe holder.  The WAVE has theta and planarity controls for the alignment of microwave as well as a choice of multi-probe or mini-probe cards including Celadon’s “Versa Tile” and coplanar probes.  Its 5-axis control features X-Y and Z leadscrew-leadnut control. 

Micromanipulator’s WAVE positioners have a theta and planarity range of 4 degrees and provide a resolution of 40 TPI =1.7 µm with maximum travel of 12.7mm (0.5”) for each axis.  The PLF/PLS link arm is also adjustable up to 3 inches.

Most importantly regardless of which manipulator, probe station or accessories you decide to buy, Micromanipulator’s customers know they can trust us to stand behind our products.     Please see our website to learn more about our products or to order from our online store.

At Micromanipulator, we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but are still the top name in the field.  As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on.  A key part of our 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 selection of probe stations and accessories.  

Please Contact Us if You Need Custom Tools

To ensure customers can conveniently get their hands on quality Micromanipulator tools, our online store now accepts orders from anywhere in the world.  When you visit our site, you will find a wide assortment of products including coaxial, triaxial and Kelvin (single point dual wire) probe holders, high frequency manipulators, probe tips, and more.  We also sell our new brand, Mechatronics, through our online store. 

If you do not find a probe holder that fits your needs, please email or call us and we will be glad to discuss the parameter of your application and to assist you with your order.  For example, while our Model 75 Series probe holders come in a wide range of standard options, it can also be customized.  These general purpose, single wire probe holders are available for 6000 series probe stations, or 4000/8000 (200mm) through 9000/300 (300 mm) series stations. The Model 75 FPC versions are designed for use with fixed position probe cards.   The model 75 will accept all Model 7 disposable probe points.

For probe tips, browse through our wide selection of already engineered tips, or to meet your exact specifications, take a look at our customized options that are available for a nominal setup charge.  From choices including Dumet, high temperature, Tungsten and gold tip, Micromanipulator is the leading supplier of analytical probe tips to semiconductor and OEM markets worldwide. With our large selection of probe tips (we have more than 90), it means whether you need low resistance, high power, low current, high frequency, durability, high or low temperature contact optimization, we have it. 

To see our full inventory of products, please visit our website.  There you will find lots of useful information and specifications regarding each product as well as contact information to speak directly to an engineer. 

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 visit our website.           

More Choices than Ever at Micromanipulator!

Now that Micromanipulator has introduced our new brand, Mechatronics, customers have more choices than ever when it comes to buying probe stations, accessories and consumables.  Since the brands differ in performance and price, we thought it would be helpful to put together a “Compare Our Brands” chart to help you figure out which probe station brand would best fit your needs.

Looking at the chart, you can quickly see how the two brands differ and how they are alike.  For incidence, if you require 150mm wafer probing, you may want to consider one of our new Mechatronics Ace 150mm Manual Probe Station Preconfigured Systems.  For the first time, they allow budget conscious customers with basic probing needs to benefit from Micromanipulator’s decades of experience.  By offering a range of innovative features, they make probing in basic applications efficient and cost-effective.  The intuitive, easy-to-learn system also leverages the essential designs and expertise of Micromanipulator.

In addition the Mechatronics brand is designed so you are still able to configure your own station such as you can with a Micromanipulator one.  A Mechatronics Ace probe station gives you the option to choose from a wide range of accessories such as microscopes, manipulators, probe holders, and probe tips.  Furthermore if you already have the accessories you need, just order the Mechatronic probe station at its low price. 

If you need a higher performance, consider the Micromanipulator P300J (200mm-300mm) Motorized Manual Probe Station.  This is the highest performance, highest value 300mm analytical probe station available on the market today and has an upgradable platform and comprehensive accessory support.  The P300J comes standard with features such as single-point ground, dry/dark environment, and integrated thermal chuck plumbing. It is designed for low current, sub-micron positioning applications.

Please visit Micromanipulator’s website to learn about the world’s finest probe stations.  To buy quality accessories and consumables as well as Mechatronics products, use our convenient online store that now accepts worldwide orders.

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.           

Hot Chuck Systems with Options

As an industry leader, Micromanipulator engineers and manufactures the best range of high-quality probe stations.  We also produce a wide variety of compatible accessories designed for our stations including hot chuck systems that offer the broadest available temperature range and the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance on the market. 

Micromanipulator’s thermal chuck systems support wafer configurations to fit your application and budget and offer features such as rapidly heating up and cooling down.  They will also minimize expansion into the probes; maintain incredible planarity over temperature changes with our Frictionless Kinematic Mount; and minimize heat radiation into the stage that helps to prolong your prober’s life.   

Our innovative hot chuck systems support wafer testing from -65 to 400 C degrees and come with a choice of a heating power supply.  If you need fast heating and do not require chuck noise in the femtoamp level, we suggest you chose an AC heating supply.  It is best to go with our DC power supply if you need to achieve the lowest level measurements.  Regardless of which one you choose, all of our hot chucks are capable of supporting 150 to 300mm wafers in coaxial or triaxial configurations.

We recommend the C1000 simple heat exchange (HE) option if you want the most economical cooling for above ambient testing as it offers the benefit of a rapid cooling of the chuck after the heat cycle is finished.  If you need to test to zero degrees, and require the best performance in holding temperatures at room ambient temperatures, your best choice is our C1000 zero degree cooling option. 

For the highest performance, we recommend our exclusive HC1000, which is specifically designed to handle testing for temperatures as low as -65 degrees C.  It provides the best planarity, lowest noise, and lowest cost of ownership, and all control options work with our probing specialized thermal chuck.

Our wide range of products allows you to configure your probe station to meet performance, budget and probing application requirements.  Please visit our website to learn more. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are the leading name in the field. We reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. We offer the most comprehensive range of accessories available anywhere including our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chuck.         

Get the Technical Support You Need

Our success in the industry lies in the fact that we do not just design and manufacture the broadest range of probe stations and compatible accessories and consumable, but we also provide “Full Life-Cycle Support.”  With a global reach that now includes countries throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South American, we have sales reps and engineers stationed throughout our service areas to provide customers with sales and technical support.   On our website, you will find contact information and links to your area’s providers. 

Micromanipulator’s Full Life-Cycle Support starts at conception and continues with production, right through to maintaining your equipment to ensure you get optimal performance from your system.  This means our team is here to help you put together the best products for your testing application and see it is outfitted with the right accessories and consumables. 

Our experienced engineers are available to answer questions regarding our products and to provide on-going support.  Furthermore when you buy your tools from Micromanipulator, we help you protect your investment by offering extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs, and upgrade paths even for obsolete tools.

To get to know us better, please visit our website and discover the innovative technologies that go into each and every one of our products.   We are proud to offer probe stations that remove the “burden of performance” from system users, and allow them to focus on the data, not the prober.  Also you will find that we take a “systems approach” to integration with: vibration isolation, thermal management, and flexible, open architectures as well as materials selections.  And remember, if you cannot find what you are looking for talk to one of our engineers.   

At Micromanipulator, we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but are still the top name in the field.  As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on.  A key part of our 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 selection of probe stations and accessories.