Discover the Finest Equipment for Probing Small Geometries

Micromanipulator’s exceptional products include manufacturing the finest equipment for probing small geometries.  To ensure our products meet not only our exacting standards but meet the various needs of our customers, we commit time and energy into solving a range of applications problems.  Many of these common problems are discussed in our Application Notes as well as our Probe Tips and Probe Holder Reference Manual.  

For example our team spent hours researching a solution for the common probing dilemma of maintaining probe contact during temperature stressing of wafers, which can compound the natural difficulties already associated with probing.  We know this is due to the relative motion between the fixed probe connection to the manipulator and the desired probe site on the wafer.  The problem is caused by the effects of the thermal expansion as materials are heated and/or the converse contraction when they are cooled, which results in the relative motion.  Furthermore, as the motions occur in all dimensional axes, system operators can encounter different perspectives on different probing problems.   

At Micromanipulator, we design and manufacture an extensive range of high compliance probe points for probing small geometries.  One example is our high compliance Model 7F probe point that follows a target device as it moves in the X, Y, and Z axes.  We suggest that to improve your success, you probe as close to the vertical as you can get using the very fine wire tip of the 7F.  The flexible probe concept is one of the safest ways to probe on very thin oxide sites regardless of thermal cycling and certain thin oxides have shown no damage when vertically probing with our Model 7F.   

On our website, you will find several tips for probing small geometries.  We remind users that a little technique can go a long way.  By following our simple guidelines, we feel sure you will have more success finding the most suitable probing angle and/or technique.  Please visit Micromanipulator’s site 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 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.        

The Most Versatile Probe Station on the Market Today

Micromanipulator offers the most comprehensive selection of analytical probing hardware on the market including the world’s most versatile probe station.  Our impressive, patented 2210-LS combines the traditional wafer probe to the device exercising capabilities of the application board.  By offering above and below ambient temperature stress, it is designed to address today’s advanced system level FA challenges.  

Since application boards used as part of a post tape out test plan are not suitable for in-circuit probing with traditional techniques optimized for the wafer level, the versatile 2210 provides the optimal solution.  Micromanipulator’s application board/probe station is specifically designed to migrate the wafer level probe capability to the system level application board in order to assist with post tape-out product spins. 

The 2210 also provides extensive application coverage such as basic DC, to E and K-Band analysis.  Also as a user, you will find it is loaded with standard features including an open and stable platform for high magnification sample viewing and probing.  It provides the option to probe either at the application board block or at system level while exercising the chip in mission mode.  Furthermore, the 2210-LS has the capability to allow you to easily trace and analyze issues that manifest only in the actual end application environment.  These include inter-block device interface and tolerance issues; power issues; and between-block issues such as mixed-signal interface.  You have the ability to analyze race conditions and clocking domain as well.  

We think you will find the versatile 2210-LS is the ideal choice for a variety of applications.  Along with the comprehensive accessory support and flexible setups, we also offer temperature and ambient versions.  Micromanipulator also designs and manufactures high quality accessories such as our optical vibration isolation table, removable ambient and thermal chucks for wafer level probing, stereo zoom and compound microscopes, CCD and video monitor options, and shroud enclosure for light shielding.  

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

High Frequency Probe Holders

For more than 60 years, Micromanipulator’s goal has been to design, engineer and manufacturer the finest tools available for the semi-conductor industry.  As our customers’ needs have evolved and changed throughout the years, so have the tools we continue to develop to meet those needs.  This is why we can honestly say we provide tools for virtually any application.     

From our broad selection of probe stations to our accessories and consumables, we are sure to have what you need to make your job both easier and more productive.  That is certainly the case with our high frequency probe holders.  When you visit our website, you will discover an excellent selection of high frequency probe holders of which some are now available at our ecommerce store.   

One example of Micromanipulator’s high frequency probe holders is the Model PP40A that offers a bandwidth of DC-40GHz.  Specifications of the PP40A include any pitch from 50 to 2540 microns and an insertion loss rate of less than 0.8 db.  It also offers a return loss greater than 18 db and measurement repeatability better than -80db.  To meet your needs, the probe holder is available in standard or dual differential configurations.   

Our Model PP50 WR22 has a bandwidth of 33-50 GHz and an insertion loss of 1.0 db max.  The return loss rate is 15 db max and a measurement repeatability of -55 db.  It is available with and without a bias T. 

 For more information regarding not only our high frequency probe holders but our extensive selection of probe holders, probe tips and manipulators; please refer to our Probe Tips and Probe Holders Reference Manual on our website.  Furthermore, our knowledgeable engineers are ready to help as we base our success on the success of our customers.   

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.           

The Model 8060 is an Excellent Value

Micromanipulator is pleased to offer our customers a full line of probe stations that range from our system level probers and semi-automatics, to our high performance manual and general purpose manual probe stations.  With such a large line of probers, we have a wafer probe station for virtually any testing application.  Furthermore, as we design and manufacture an extensive line of options, you can configure your equipment to get exactly what you need.

One high performance manual probe station that continues to be a popular choice among customers is the Model 8060 (150-200mm).  Along with offering the value of efficiency as well as consistent, accurate electrical and mechanical performance, the 8060 is the manual 150-200mm probe station of choice for demanding analytical testing applications across the globe.

It is designed for ease of use in demanding applications such as very low current and voltage probing, sub-micron target probing to the limits of visible optics, and high and low temperature probing.  The highest performance 8060 is also the highest value 200mm analytical prober on the market today.

In addition the prober offers comprehensive accessory support to broaden testing applications such as an integrated environment that supports dark – shielded – dry probing.  It is also hot and cold chuck compatible (field upgradeable).  Other popular accessories include probe card holders, manipulators, unique probe holders, vibration isolation tables, and camera systems.   We also offer light tight enclosures (LTEs).   

You will discover that the low cost of ownership and the price-performance value of the model 8060’s high efficiency features and rugged reliability make it a truly cost-effective answer for high performance analytical probing.  Please visit our website to learn more about this impressive probe station and our other models.  If you have any questions, please give us a call and we will be glad to help. 

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.