Troubleshooting Tips for Low Current Probing

At The Micromanipulator Company, our job is to produce high performing, efficient analytical probe stations and accessories for both wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing along with the information and service to fully support our customers. With a worldwide reputation for innovative, state-of-the art designs, the semiconductor industry turns to us again and again for the tools it needs for a variety of applications and budgets. 

When you visit our website, you will find a great deal of technical details and specifications on each product.  Moreover we are personally available to answer your questions, just give us a call, email or use our online chat service to let us know what you need.  This includes seeking answers to problems you may be experiencing with our equipment or how to use our tools more effectively for your application.   

For example if you are having problems with low current probing, we direct you to our Application Notes where you will find “The Basics of Low Current Probing.”  Here you will discover an in-depth look at common problems users run into with low current probing, and suggestions on how to solve them. 

Summarizing a list of helpful tips for successful low level measurements, we begin by reminding users to pay attention to details as the nature of the very small physical values being observed mean there are various factors that may interfere with the desired measurements.  One of our recommendations includes getting into the habit of reviewing and practicing preventive measures to eliminate problems before they occur. 

You will find tips on how to diagnose noise sources and how to minimize their effects.  The Application Note also offers information on exploit filtering and averaging available in the instrument and topics such as guarding and settling time, cable isolation and noise, and cleanliness.  Please visit our website to read through the full article.  While you are there, take a look at our selection of probe stations and accessories that include probe positioners, probe holders, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators, DC and RF measurement hardware, and more.   

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, probe positions, probe holders and tips in the marketplace, please visit our website.