Get “Solutions Engineering” from the Best!

At Micromanipulator our company’s philosophy includes “solutions engineering,” which is what continues to motivate us to develop probe stations that removes the burden of performance from system operators, allowing them to focus on their data, not the prober.  We proudly provide the industry with a range of advanced technologies that incorporate a system’s approach to integration for thermal management; vibration isolation; flexible, open architectures; and materials selections.   

Our team is invested in designing, testing and manufacturing a range of probe stations that meet our customers every need such as our budget friendly newest brand, the Mechatronics ACE.  This intuitive probe station gives users the ability to get up and running quickly as it has an easy-to-learn system as well as lots of innovative features that make probing in basic applications extremely efficient and cost-effective.  

In fact much of our R&D comes from actively listening to our customers and then taking that information to produce the type of creative solutions our customers require.  This is why we offer such a large selection of wafer probers that range from our system level prober, to our semi-automatic, high-performance manual and general-purpose manual models, and now our economy Mechatronics ACE.  In addition to ensure seamless integration with our probe stations, we have continued to develop an exclusive line accessories and consumables. 

Whether you purchase products at our ecommerce store, from one of sales reps located throughout the world, or directly from Micromanipulator’s headquarters in Carson City, NV, we want you to be 100% satisfied.  Our team includes experienced engineers as part of our worldwide network who provide “system level” support for your entire system from optics to thermal chucks.  Additionally we provide a wealth of specifications and information regarding our products on our website.  Please visit Micromanipulator’s website to learn more about how our services and products continue to set us apart from the competition.     

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.          

As the Industry Leader, We Continue to Grow Our Line

While we have been in business for over 60 years, it isn’t in Micromanipulator’s DNA to rest on our laurels and not continue to improve and develop new products that address the changing needs of our customers.  In fact our talented team of professionals is hard at work designing, engineering and manufacturing industry-changing probe stations, accessories and consumables.  We are also proud of the fact that we offer products to fit every budget and designed for ease of use so system users can focus on the data and not on the prober.   

If it has been a while since you last visit Micromanipulator’s website, you will be surprised to see all of the changes that have occurred over the last year or so.  We now have an ecommerce store that allows you to securely purchase many of our products online 24/7 regardless of where you live.  We sell and ship internationally, which makes it convenient to order not only your probe tips and holders, manipulators, and patch cords but our new    economy brand, the preconfigured Mechatronics ACE probe stations.  Designed for basic probing applications, our new Mechatronics ACE leverages all of the essential Micromanipulator designs and expertise to provide customers with a tremendous value.  

Another addition to Micromanipulator on-going commitment to providing the utmost customer service is our California demonstration hub that gives system users the ability to evaluate the performance and capabilities of Micromanipulator tools in a real world setting.   Partnering with TEC Associates in Fremont California, our demonstration facility is minutes away from the San Jose International Airport and the Bay Area. 

From products such as state-of-the-art probe stations and an application board/probe station, an exclusive H1000 series thermal chuck, a range of probe tips and holders, manipulators, and more, the Micromanipulator Company remains the industry leader.  Please visit our website 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.        

Making Low Current (Femtoampere Level) Measurements?

The Micromanipulator Company has established an excellent reputation by not only selling the industry’s best state-of-the-art probe stations but making it a priority to help our customers’ succeed by providing useful information.  One area we feel it important for both beginners and experienced user to have more details available is when using a probe station to make low current (femtoampere level) measurements.   

While our engineers are ready to help customers use our tools effectively, our Basics of Low Current Probing application note concisely and clearly goes over the required steps for the proper setup, shielding and guarding.  In addition the equipment needed to provide the correct probing environment is described along with many of the common problems users encounter and the best ways to solve them.  By elaborating on the many factors that can adversely affect low level measurements, it gives users a better chance to identify and minimize the noise source or the noise coupling mechanism and to learn how to isolate noise from the signal.  

Here you will a description of the two typical probe contact configurations used in the grounding and shielding techniques for low current measurements.  The first configuration is surface to surface and is represented by MOSFET subthreshold measurements.  The second one is defined as surface to substrate measurements and represented by time dependent dielectric leakage observations (TDDL).  Our note contains figures of these configurations to make it easier to understand.  The note also discusses the issue of cable isolation and noise.   

Micromanipulator’s Basics of Low Current Probing guidelines for successful low level measurements remind users to pay attention to details.  As you will discover many factors can interfere with the desired measurement because of the very small physical values being observed.  Our recommendation is to review and practice the prevention measures provided to help eliminate problems before they occur.  Another tip to avoid problems is to keep your probe station clean.  Please visit our website to read the complete application note as well as take a look at our many 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 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.        

Use the Industry’s Most Reliable Accessories to Ensure Your Success

At Micromanipulator, we recognize that our success is based on the success of each and every one of our customers.  If you are not achieving optimal results when using our products, we want to know why not and how we can help you to accomplish it.  As an industry leader, we got here by not only developing the best products but by having a goal of 100% customer satisfaction.  Along with manufacturing the broadest range of probe stations on the market, we are also proud of our exceptional line of accessories.   

One of those smartly-designed accessories is our Light Tight Enclosure with Vibration Table.  The meticulously crafted tool allows the probe station to be supported on the vibration isolated surface while the light tight enclosure is mounted on a rigid surface of the table’s guard rails.  This feature provides the assurance that the floating vibration isolated surface is not disturbed when the Light Tight Enclosure (LTE) is opened.    

Micromanipulator’s proprietary assembly is easier for users to install as well as remove the probe station when finished.  The assembly consists of everything you need including the inner table, where your probe station is placed, and has extended legs which sit on the vibration isolated surface.  The assembly’s LTE’s access holes in the bottom plate have rubber “light shielding boots” that securely fit around the inner table legs in order to prevent any light leakage through the holes.   

In addition we design, engineer and manufacture other accessories including the exclusive H1000 series thermal chuck. The H100 not only offers the lowest cost of ownership available but leads the wafer probing industry by offering the best planarity and lowest noise.  Micromanipulator’s product line also includes microscopes, manipulators, and DC and RF measurement hardware.  Please visit our website for contact information and to learn more about our company and our 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 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.