GGB Industries’ Picoprobes at Micromanipulator

The Micromanipulator Company offers customers high speed, active Picoprobe® series probe holders manufactured by GGB Industries, Inc., a company that has served the on-wafer probing needs of the worldwide semiconductor industry for over thirty-five years. Picoprobes are designed for probing applications greater than the 3 GHz range or microwave, low capacitive, and loading or high input impedance probing. 

Our wide selection of meticulously crafted and precision-engineered Picoprobes includes microwave testing probes, high impedance active probes, and DC disposable probe tips. Some of our most popular models include the T-4 Series Tungsten and the ST Series Solid Tungsten. In addition we recommend using Micromanipulator’s WAVE100 or WAVE200 RF/Microwave style manipulators equipped with the appropriate probe link arms and cables when using our microwave probe heads. 

You will also find we manufacture an excellent line-up of probe tips, probe positioners/manipulators, thermal chucks, probe card holders, and probe stations. Designed to address a wide range of applications including general purpose DC characterization, high speed, wide bandwidth, and low current and high power, many of these tools are available at our online store. Moreover by offering such a broad selection of products, customers have the opportunity to configure their probe stations to meet measurement equipment interface requirements as well as budget and personal preferences.

Micromanipulator’s products all come with extensive warranties and Full Life-Cycle Support. As a leader in the industry for well over 60 years, we have made it our business to listen and learn from our customers and then to design, engineer and manufacture the products they need. Please contact us to learn more or to request a quote. 

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.

Doing C-V Measurements? Our Tools Ensure a Highly Accurate Test Environment

Capacitance-Voltage measurement or C-V is a probing technique which varies the voltage in order to measure the capacitance. Historically C-V has been used to detect mobile ion contamination in oxide, which takes the form of sodium ions. The problem in the past has been dealing with extremely mobile sodium that was known to migrate within the device structure. This resulted in many devices passing the final test in the factory to fail in the field. Since 1970, the Micromanipulator Company has been the leader in supporting semiconductor professionals who perform C-V measurements.

The Micromanipulator Company’s turnkey solution provides a highly accurate test environment for C-V measurements. Our Model 8060 (150-200mm) manual analytical probe station is an excellent base or foundation for quality test results. It is designed for ease of use in demanding applications including very low current and voltage probing, high and low temperature probing and sub-micron target probing to the limits of visible optics. By combining the value of efficient use with the confidence of a consistent, accurate electrical and mechanical performance, it has become the manual 150/200mm probe station of choice for demanding analytical test professionals around the world.

As with all of our probe stations, the Model 8060 has a wide range of accessories and consumables that were expertly designed to allow our users to be successful with C-V testing applications. One accessory is our exclusive Micromanipulator’s H1000 Thermal System that offers a single chuck with a temperature range from –65 degrees C to 400 degrees C. The H1000 is specifically guarded to protect the prober from radiating heat down into the body of the station, and the cooling fluid hoses feature self-sealing, quick disconnects to prevent any fluid leakage. Additionally the chuck’s plumbing is entirely contained within the footprint of the 8060. 

Visit our website or reach out to one of our engineers to learn more the state-of-the-art products we offer to help you get the most accurate C-V measurement testing results. Our team is ready to help. 

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.

Micromanipulator – A Name You Trust!

In today’s marketplace, it is tough to make a go of it, and as such, there are not all that many companies that have been in business for as long as Micromanipulator. In 2016, the Micromanipulator Company not only proudly celebrated 60 years in business but has continued our tradition of setting industry standards. 

If you are wondering what lies behind our success; the answer is leading-edge technology, precision-engineered products and a laser-sharp focus on customer service and support. In fact, part of our philosophy has always included the belief that our success is based on the success of our customers. 

Micromanipulator’s extraordinarily talented team has continued to deliver products that allow our customers to produce the innovations of the future. Starting in 1956 with the invention of analytical probing, we have proudly produced many industry firsts including pioneering the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations. Then we introduced the broadest temperature range and the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance available on the market. 

We have also been proud to deliver to our customers a system approach that removes the “burden of performance” on users and lets them focus on their data, not the prober. Moreover customers can outfit their prober to meet the demands of their application with vibration isolation, thermal management, and materials selections as well as flexible, open architectures. Our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chucks not only provides the best planarity and lowest noise but also offers the lowest cost of ownership. Micromanipulator’s accessories include high-quality microscopes, light and noise shields, vibration isolation, DC and RF measurement hardware and a line of manipulators. 

Finally we provide our customers with a broad range of tools we proudly stand by and back up with warranties and professional full system level support. So if reliability and high performance from an industry leader sounds like a good investment, please visit our website or contact us for assistance. 

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.

Value Considerations Designed to Serve Your Needs

The Micromanipulator Company takes pride in designing, engineering and manufacturing probe stations, accessories and consumables that fit every application need, personal preference, and budget. If getting the most for your money is important to you, check out our product finder’s “Value Considerations” options. Here you will find probe stations designed to meet the most demanding applications to reliable, high performing ones for more budget conscious system users. 

Our selection of preconfigured stations starts with the world’s first true system level probe station with above and below ambient temperature capabilities. Originally conceived as an application board probe station, the Model 2210 probe station expertly fulfills that application as well as expanded and grown to become the most versatile probe station available today. Once you learn about all it can do, you are sure to agree that the 2210 is the most stable, convenient and flexible probe station ever invented. 

Under our Value Considerations selection, you will also have the chance to become better acquainted with Micromanipulator’s Model 450PM probe station. Offering the lowest cost of ownership from a name you can trust, it sets the industry standard for stability and performance as well as value as it is designed to grow with your application. The 450PM is a reliable solution for everyday analytical probing and offers standard options that allow you to configure the probe station to your specific needs. Popular options include thermal chucks, probe card holders, manipulators vibrations isolation tables, unique probe holders, and camera systems. 

We encourage you to visit our website to take a look at our wide range of probe stations, consumables, and accessories. Many of our most sought-after accessories and consumables including probe tips, probe holders, manipulators, and patch cords as well as our preconfigured Mechatronics Ace probe stations are available at our online store, and easy to order 24/7 from anywhere in the world. 

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.