Showing posts with label manipulators. Show all posts
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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

The Industry's Best Analytical Tools are Available Globally

 At The Micromanipulator Company, we have an impressive range of expertise that includes: low current/low noise measurement, failure analysis, high and low temperature characterization, device reliability analysis, high speed digital analysis, ESD wafer level testing and much more. By offering our customers a specialized, custom approach with a broad range of options, we make it easy to put together the best system for your needs with our selection of probers and innovative, and in some cases, exclusive accessories. 

In addition, our tools are available to customers across the globe as we have regional sales and support representatives in the U.S., Canada and Mexico as well as throughout Europe, Asia, Russia, and the Middle East.  Many of our products including probe holders, probe positioners, and probe tips are also sold through our online store and shipped to anywhere in the world as are our best value Mechatronics Ace manual probe stations.  Designed for basic probing functionality, they provide the reliability and expertise the Micromanipulator name has long been known for and offer a choice of accessories and consumables for seamlessly integration.  


If you have questions regarding our products, we welcome calls from current customers as well as new customers and you will find phone numbers and email addresses on our website.  During our regular business hours, we also have an online Chat Service for immediate help.  Furthermore you will be able to speak to our talented engineers who have helped to design our products and can not only answer questions but help you put together a system perfect for your application needs, budget needs and personal preferences.  Micromanipulator has been around since 1956, and our history positions us to be an asset as we look forward to addressing tomorrow’s semiconductor testing needs. Please 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 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 as well as quality accessories such as probe holders & tips, thermal chucks, probe positioners, and more.

Saturday, October 31, 2020

Chucks for Any Application, Temperature Range and Performance Requirements



Along with a whole line of popular probe stations, The Micromanipulator Company also develops, engineers, and manufactures high-quality accessories and consumables that meet the semi-conductor industry’s every need.  This includes being one of the first companies to design and manufacture both thermal and non-thermal chucks that seamlessly integrate with our probe stations to address a variety of testing needs.  

One example of Micromanipulator’s leading-edge tools are our thermal chucks that offer the broadest temperature ranges and most advanced non-operator dependent performance in the industry.  Our exclusive H1000 Hot Chuck system offers configurations for: 


• Coaxial

• Triaxial

• High Power

• Ambient to 400°C

• 0° to 400° C

• -65° to 400° C

• Probe station or stand alone

• Host programmable


In addition the H1000 system has the best planarity at temperature and a sputter platinum surface that provides superior electrical conductivity to sample backsides.  This means thermal expansion isn’t an issue as the sputtered surface mimic’s the base material.  Moreover the base has a 2X stronger bond than traditional plating and is 2Xs more planar than traditional plating. Other features include the best isolation at temperature and fast ramp rate.  With field upgradeable configurations, it allows you to get what you need now and upgrade later.  In addition the exclusive high planarity, low expansion H1000 is available for all Micromanipulator probe stations and has versions for probing up to 300mm wafers.  


Along with cost-effective chucks, our other smartly-designed accessories include probe positioners, probe holders, and tips to suit your testing needs and budget.  There is a reason why our customers turn to Micromanipulator time and time for trusted solutions.  We invite you to visit our website for more information regarding industry-leading tools and welcome any questions you may have regarding our products or your application.  


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 for more information on our reliable, precision engineered chucks, probe stations, probe positioners and more.

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Comprehensive Service from Design to Manufacturing to Onsite Support


While our headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located here in the U.S., The Micromanipulator Company is the go-to-place for high-quality
probe stations and accessories throughout the world. As a Micromanipulator customer, you will find our engineers are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding our products or suggest a solution regarding any problems you are having with an application. Moreover we are happy to help you put together the ideal system for your needs, and once you buy, we can provide any technical onsite support you need for optimal performance. 

Contacting us is as easy as a phone call and we have engineers ready to answer your every question, or send us an email with the best times to contact you. We also have an Online Chat service staffed by one of our engineers for immediate help and answers to your questions. If it is after hours, just leave us a way to contact you as soon as possible. 

We are pleased to be able to offer a range of probe stations for virtually any application or budget. In fact if you are looking for a great buy, you may want to consider one of our refurbished probe stations that come with a Micromanipulator warranty. Currently our website lists two factory refurbished Micromanipulator probe stations, a 350PM and a 6200. The 350PM is a powerful, economical probe with outstanding flexibility. It has interchangeable vacuum pedestal stage assemblies available to facilitate probing up to 150mm (6”) wafers, up to 100 x 100mm (4”x 4”) hybrid substrates and packaged delidded devices.

The refurbished 6200 Micromanipulator probe station is the most widely used model by any manufacturer. Compatible with our extensive line of accessories, the 6200 series is very compact and economical making it an excellent foundation to build a complete probing system on. This particular probe station has a compound microscope for high magnification of small wafer structures.

As the world leader in high-performance probing since 1956, the semiconductor industry depends on Micromanipulator’s quality tools. Visit our website or contact us if you have any questions regarding our probe stations, thermal chucks, probe holders, probe tips or probe positioners / manipulators. 

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. Contact us if you would like help to put together a probe station with a compatible probe positioner, thermal chuck, and probe holder of your choice.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Accessories Designed to Enhance Your Probe Station’s Performance

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The Micromanipulator Company combines 60+ years of analytic probing experience with state-of-the-art design, testing and manufacturing capabilities. We proudly offer a comprehensive selection of probe stations and a wide range of accessories to give customers more choices than they will find anywhere else, and many with technological advancements not available through other manufacturers.

Our accessories are smartly designed to enhance your probe station’s performance and help you achieve the type of results you can count on.  One example of our innovative products is our Vibration Isolated Station with Rigid Mount Light Tight Enclosure.  The assembly allows the probe station to be supported on the vibration isolated surface while the light tight enclosure is mounted on a rigid surface (the vibration isolation table guard rails).  As a system user, you will appreciate the fact that the floating vibration isolated surface is not disturbed when the LTE doors are opened.  In addition the LTE setup means it is easier to both install and remove the probe station itself. 

The unit includes access holes in the bottom plate, which come with rubber “light shielding boots” that fit around the inner table’s extendable legs to prevent light leakage through the hole.  Your probe station sits on the inner platform that rests on the vibration isolated surface. 

Along with vibration isolation, Micromanipulator also specializes in thermal management and flexibility as well as open architectures and material selections, high-quality microscopes, manipulators, DC and RF measurement hardware.  In fact our cutting-edge technology allows system users to focus on data, not the prober.  Please visit our website to learn more about The Micromanipulator Company, our products and our exceptional customer service. We welcome questions and inquiries into our products and will do our best to assist you in whatever way we can.  

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 a quality selection of probe stations, probe holders, probe positioners, probe tips and more, please see our website.          

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Quality Probe Tips in a Variety of Materials & Tip Styles

Wafer Probes
The Micromanipulator Company is a leading supplier of analytical probe tips for the Semiconductor and OEM markets worldwide.  To make it easier for customers to take advantage of today’s fast paced, digital economy, our extensive line of probe tips as well as other products are available at our online store. 

In fact in you are placing an order with us, you may want to take advantage of our Model 7 Series Sample Kit of probe tips that is available at a low, promotional savings of 25% off.  This kit is an excellent opportunity to try 7 of Micromanipulator’s probe tips of different metals and tip styles without the need to buy a whole box of one particular tip.   

It starts with a 7A that has a tip diameter prior to sharpening of .005” and a point radius of 0.35um.  Along with an overall length of 1.4” that may be trimmed as needed and an angle of 14-deg, its Nickel shank has a diameter of .020” and a Tungsten tip. 

The kit also contains a 7Bs that is made from Tungsten, a 7C made from Dumet, and a 7F with a tip diameter prior to sharpening of .001”, an angle of 21-deg., and a Nickel shank and Tungsten tip.  The 7S has an overall length of 1.6” (which also can be trimmed as needed) and an S-shape Tungsten tip as well as a 7X with an angle of 13-deg., a Nickel shank and Tungsten tip.  And finally you will receive a 7X that has a .003” tip diameter prior to sharpening, an overall length of .5”, and a Nickel shank and Tungsten tip.  

Micromanipulator’s online store also has a range of probe positioners to meet any of your testing needs. Each one provides the highest stability on the market and feature direct leadscrew lead nut drives as well as ergonomic designs.  As always our engineers are available to answers any questions as well as ready to assist you in purchasing one of our high-quality systems. 

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, probe holders, probe positioners and more.         

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Thermal Management for Virtually Any Application Requirement or Budget

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The semiconductor industry trust The Micromanipulator Company to deliver the tools they need to succeed as our extensive experience positions us to react quickly to the changing needs and demands of our customers.  In fact we have been around to see belt-driven stages develop into high resolution lead screw lead nut designs offering the best positioning resolution on the market today.  Moreover we have seen microscope magnifications go from a few hundred times to tools that support >2000X magnification levels.  

In addition to pioneering the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations; we continue to lead the industry with the broadest temperature ranges available in our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chucks.  Along with the best planarity, lowest noise, and lowest cost of ownership, the H1000 supports wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees C.

To meet your application and budget requirements, the innovative thermal chuck comes in several configurations including a choice of two power supplies.  The AC heating supply is for anyone requiring fast heating and/or applications that do not require chuck noise in the femtoamp level.  Also if you need to achieve the very lowest noise levels, go with Micromanipulator’s DC heating supply. 
For above ambient testing and the most economical cooling, we recommend our C1000 simple heat exchange (HE) option, which offers a rapid cool down once the heat cycle is finished.   The C1000 zero degree thermal chuck is for testing to zero degrees C.  If you need to test at temperatures down to -65 degrees C, take a look at our high performance HC1000 cooling system.

We invite you to visit our website to learn more about Micromanipulator’s thermal chucks as well as a wide range of probe stations for virtually any application.  Our products also include a line of high-quality probe positioners, probe holders and probe tips designed to seamlessly integrate with our probe stations.  For immediate help, we have an online chat service available during business hours and welcome phone calls or emails. 

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 positioners, and probe holders and tips, please visit our website.          

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Take Advantage of Our Broad Scope of Expertise


At The Micromanipulator Company, we expertly provide the semiconductor industry with tools for virtually any application. This is accomplished by our talented team that has allowed us to develop such broad areas of expertise that 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
  • High frequency up to 200GHz
  • C-V measurements
  • Sub-micron probing
  • ESD wafer level testing
  • Laser cutting
  • High power device analysis

Examples of our exclusive Micromanipulator products include the H1000 Series Thermal Chuck Systems that support wafer testing from -65 to 400C. These innovative chucks are available with a choice of heating power supply including a fast AC model for those who do not require a femtoamp level. Our DC choice is perfect for applications that need to achieve the very lowest level measurements. In addition our hot chucks support 150 to 300 mm wafer in coaxial or triaxial configurations. 

Another area where Micromanipulator excels is in our probe positioners / manipulators, which are designed to not only meet your application demands but personal preference and budget. Available in manual, motorized or programmable versions, Micromanipulator’s probe positioners are stabilized by a vacuum or magnetic base and used to support a probe holder. We pride ourselves on offering the market’s highest stability with features that include ergonomic designs and direct leadscrew lead nut drives. Also in order for other probe holder shank widths to be firmly attached to the manipulator, collet and collet shaft are used. For your convenience we include a collect shaft with our manipulators and applicable collets are included with our probe holders

Please visit our website to learn more about our cutting-edge products that have continued to serve the needs of our customer for the last 60+ years. Our products are available world-wide and many of them ship directly from our online store. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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 probe stations and accessories that include thermal chucks, probe holders, and probe positioner, which offer the highest stability available in the marketplace.

Monday, May 25, 2020

Shop the Most Reliable Selection of Semi-automatic Probe Stations

Wafer Probes
Each and every one of The Micromanipulator Company’s probe stations fills a special niche for our customers’ needs.   This includes our selection of semi-automatic probe stations, which include the P200L (200mm), P300L (300mm), and P300A (300mm). 

The P200L 200mm semi-automatic is the station of choice for high performance, full capability and cost-effectiveness.  Standard features on the reliable, precision-engineered P200L include single-point ground and integrated thermal chuck plumbing with a leadscrew-leadnut stage and platen drives, and a stainless steel platen with a removable front wedge.  To ensure its versatility in a variety of applications, the P200L can be configured with a local dry/ shielded / dark environment as well as “Top Hat” for low level or low temperature, frost free probing.  It supports three temperature ranges: ambient to 400C; OC to 400C; and -65C to 400C.  The Micromanipulator’s P300L 300mm semi-automatic is very similar and is low current ready.  Both probe stations have comprehensive accessory support and are field upgradable with hot and cold thermal chucks.  

The other semi-automatic in our inventory is the model P300A, which is the highest performing 300mm for low current, sub-micron and temperature probing on the market.  The stable, reliable prober comes with a comprehensive software suite and is space efficient.  As does the P300L, it too features single-point ground, dry/dark environment and integrated thermal chuck plumbing

Our quality accessories include thermal chucks, probe holders and a full range of probe positioners (manipulators) to meet any budget or performance requirements from economy models to our multi-versatile WAVE probe positioners.  See our website for specifications and features of our semiautomatic, manual, and motorized probe stations as well as our full line of accessories.  During business hours, our website is staffed by one of our engineers on a live chat line.   

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. Please check out our selection of probe stations, probe holders and tips, thermal chucks and probe positioners.           

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Buy Quality Probe Tips Conveniently Online

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The Micromanipulator Company produces high performance, efficient analytical probe stations and accessories for both wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing.  We also offer a wide range of disposable probe tips commonly used for failure analysis, product development, and research department that are available through our online store.  Our product line includes a variety of tips designed, engineered, and manufactured by Micromanipulator’s talented team to support the diverse needs of our customers. 

We carry reliable needle probes for virtually all applications including general probing; low resistance; high power; compliant, thermal applications; sub-micron targets; delicate target or surface; and cutting.  Micromanipulator’s disposable tips additionally offer system users quick replacement and help to eliminate any down time associated with re-sharpening.  

One of our most popular probe tips, the 7B Tungsten or Gold Plated Tungsten, is ideal for most general probing applications and comes in a box of 10.  It is also available in a larger tip radius; however, if you need a shorter probe, just order the 7G probe tip. The 7A Tungsten Fine Probe Tip, also sold in a box of 10, is designed for small geometry probing and has a point thin enough for probing the finest lines on a small pitch. 

These are just a small sample of options.  Please visit our website to see our full inventory of probe tips as well as probe holders and manipulators.   Many of our customers buy their probe tips at a bulk-rate savings or submit a blanket purchase order that allows them to order smaller quantities throughout the year while still getting the bulk discount.   You will find that consolidating these purchases can result in a healthy savings for your organization. 

While you are on our website, we encourage you to take a look at our entire inventory of analytical probing tools.  To answer any questions, we suggest you use our online chat service for immediate help or email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  

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 one of the most comprehensive ranges of probe stations on the market today as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you require. 

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

A Company with the Expertise to Respond to an Ever-evolving Industry

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Throughout Micromanipulator’s long history, (we have been around since 1956), we have solicited feedback from our customers in order to take that information and develop better products for our customers and the semiconductor industry as a whole.  We have built a reputation on producing precise, reliable products, which has allowed us to be a dominant player in the industry and the company that system users turn to time and time again. 

By actively listening to our customers, we have continued to develop and manufacture the cutting-edge tools needed by today’s fast moving innovations.  This is especially true with our range of probe stations that address virtually every application need, budget and customer preferences. Our line includes high performance Semi-automatic and Manual probe stations designed for both wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing. 

In addition we have manual probe stations that are upgradeable as well as capable of high speed and low current measurements.  Our semi-automatic systems are designed to provide customers with effortless production of statistically significant data sets and decisive, high quality data you can count on. 

The information we gather from our customers has also helped us produce a full line of quality accessories and consumables.  These include the development of thermal chucks that lead the industry with the broadest available temperature ranges and the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance available on the market and much more.   

As a Micromanipulator customer, you will enjoy a consultative sales experience backed by a seasoned engineering staff to ensure you get the best, most efficient system configurations for your probing applications.  We invite you to visit our website for contact information as well as to browse through our products and take a look at our comprehensive descriptions and detailed specifications.  

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.

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Wafer Chucks with Choice of Heating Power Supply & Cooling Options

Wafer Probes
When you are looking for the world’s best analytical probing tools, put your trust in The Micromanipulator Company.  With over 60 years in the industry, we have earned a reputation throughout the world for innovative, high-quality products and for providing the state-of-the-art tools our customers need to develop the products of tomorrow.  Moreover our many decades in the industry mean you can feel confident buying from us as well as the fact that we intend to be around for at least another 60 years or more.

Right from the start, we have incorporated a philosophy of listening and learning from our customers.  This information is used to inspire designs for the industry’s top-of-the-line wafer probes, accessories and consumables.  One example of Micromanipulator’s leading-edge technology is our wafer chucks that are designed for comprehensive system integration.  Our thermal chucks offer features such as rapid heating up and cooling down, as well as minimize expansion into the probes and heat radiation into the stage to help prolong the life of the prober.  Our Frictionless Kinematic Mount also maintains incredible planarity over temperature changes. 

In addition Micromanipulator’s premium wafer chucks support wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees and support 150 to 300 mm wafers in choices of coaxial or triaxial configurations.  You also have the option of AC or DC heating power supplies. For those requiring fast heating but do not need chuck noise in the femtoamp level, you can go with an AC heating supply.  If your application needs to achieve the lowest level measurements, then choose a DC power supplied wafer chuck.  

It your application would benefit from the best planarity, lowest noise and lowest cost of ownership, we recommend taking a look at our exclusive H1000 series thermal chucks that provide several configurations designed to meet your application and budget needs. The C1000 is our most economical simple heat exchange (HE) option for above ambient testing.  Our HC1000 offers users the highest performance and can handle testing for temperatures as low as -65 degrees C. Moreover all control options work with our specialized thermal chucks.

The Micromanipulator Company welcomes questions and inquiries into our products as well as offers a worldwide network of service support engineers to provide full “system level” support.  For help with your application, please contact 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 learn more about our excellent range of wafer probes and accessories.  

Monday, February 24, 2020

Shop the World’s Most Reliable Analytical Tools Wherever You Live

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The Micromanipulator Company is a preeminent U.S. company headquartered in Carson City, NV.  Since 1956, we have proudly been the go-to-place for the semiconductor industry to turn to, and today are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of pre and post tape out wafer, package, and system level analytical probing tools.  Our reliable, stable tools are used by test labs around the world for design verification, device modeling and characterization, design and market FA, process verification, and quality control. 

We also are committed to making sure are products are available to system users wherever they live and have sales offices and representatives located on every major continent.  Our products come with extensive warranties; and we offer preventive maintenance programs and full support services to protect your investment.

For our customers that require newer more versatile probing tools, we also offer upgrade paths even on obsolete tools.  A great example of one of our newer products is the exclusive 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station (application, system, development, etc.).  This compatible probe station is specifically designed to migrate wafer level probe capability to the test board level to assist with post tape-out product testing.  The 2210-LS model is designed to probe decapsulated IC’s mounted onto test boards at above and below ambient temperature without limiting your board’s ability to exercise your chip and without limiting the probing capability employed at the wafer level.  The versatility of the prober makes it easier and faster to analyze issues that manifest only in the actual end application environment.

Our website also offers some great values on factory refurbished probe stations, such as our powerful, economical 350PM Micromanipulator Wafer Probe Station or our Model 6200 Wafer Probe Station.  We encourage you to visit our website and check out all of our various models of wafer probes and accessories. 

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 accessories and wafer probe stations.  

Monday, December 30, 2019

The Industry’s Top Tools are Designed to Meet Every Need!

Manual Probe Station
The Micromanipulator Company invites you to browse through our extensive selection of wafer probe stations designed to meet every application need, price range, and personal preferences.  All of our models are backed by the Micromanipulator name and include everything from our proprietary application board/probe station as well as some of the industry’s finest semi-automatic and manual stations.

If you need the world’s most versatile probe station, take a look at our patented model 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station.  It has been specifically designed to migrate wafer level probe capability to the test board level in order to assist with post tape-out product testing.  The upgradeable prober supports temperature ranges from -40C to 125C and can probe wafers up to 300mm. The 2210 is equipped with: an integrated vibration isolation base platform, microscope system of your choice, large translation manual microscope motion with precise fine motion, and two independent, moveable platens.  You also have a choice of manipulators (we offer up to ten options), as well as a choice of probe holders and tips. 

If your needs can be met with a more economical model, we recommend taking a look at our manual 450PM 8” wafer probe station.  It is designed to grow with your application and offers industry leading upgradeability options. The 450PM is designed to probe wafers from 150mm-200mm, and configurable for DC, RF, Microwave, and High Power applications. 

Once you find a model suited for your application, take a look at our extensive array of accessories and consumables that allow you to outfit it to your exacting needs.  One example of our cutting-edge products is the H1000 series thermal wafer chuck that leads the industry with the best planarity and the lowest noise. It also offers the lowest cost of ownership on the market. 

See our website for contact information, specification on our products or to request a quote.  If you cannot find what you need, contact us regarding custom tools or help with an application.  Micromanipulator looks forward to assisting with your innovation.

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 wafer probe stations and accessories.

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Find Great Deals on Specially Priced Mechatronics ACE Packages

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In addition to The Micromanipulator Company’s comprehensive selection of probe stations, accessories and consumables, we introduced a new brand a couple of years ago called the Mechatronics ACE.  These quality probing systems leverage the expertise of Micromanipulator’s designs and know-how and are perfect for system users that do not need the performance of a Micromanipulator wafer probe station.  In addition to adeptly handling your analytical probing needs, our discounted Mechatronics packages offer a winning combination of both value and price.

The low cost 150mm Mechatronics ACE offers basic probing functionality along with the capability for microprobing and a manual platform that is easy to learn and use.  Our pre-configured probing system also has a whole line of accessories to choose from including left or right-handed manipulators, a trinocular scope, 3.1MP digital camera and probe holders.  Mechatronics’ probe tips are ideal for general purpose probing and include bendable shanks and tips.

It is easy to order Mechatronics products, including complete systems, at our convenient on-line store.  If you wish to know more about our special packaged discounts (available for fast delivery), we invite you to give us a call or email us.  

Please visit Micromanipulator’s extensive website for information about our company, our products, and warranties and customer service.  There is a reason Micromanipulator has been in business for over 60 years and remains a leader in the industry today.  Our tools are sold and known around the world for their quality, performance & precision.  If you require a custom tool or information to assist with your application, please contact us. Micromanipulator’s engineers are ready to answer any question you may have as well as help you to build a system optimal for you needs. 

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 one of the most comprehensive ranges of wafer probe stations on the market today as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you require.        

Monday, November 18, 2019

Get an Excellent Deal on a Semi-automatic Probe Station

Manual Probe Station
At the Micromanipulator Company, we know our customers are making an investment when they purchase products for analytical probing, and thus require the very best tools for their specific needs.  As a system user, we recognize you want optimal performance, competitive prices, and warranties to help protect your investment.   

This is why we are committed to offering wafer probe stations the semiconductor industry can count on to perform as promised including our very popular semi-automatic models.  For example, if you are looking for a 300mm semi-automatic prober, we would like to direct your attention to Micromanipulator’s P300L 300mm that is configurable for DC, RF, Microwave, and High Power applications.  In addition it is configurable to -55C to 300C. 

The prober, build for reliability as well as precision, comes with standard features that include single-point ground and integrated thermal chuck plumbing and leadscrew – leadnut stage, and platen drives.  The P300L’s stainless steel platen has a removable front wedge and a high stability microscope bridge that supports all high resolution, long-working distance microscopes.

Micromanipulator is also proud of our versatile controller that supports USB and GPIB communications (configured with proper options and stage X-Y and platen (Z), which are both motorized and programmable.  You will be given the option for a motorized, programmable controlled microscope along with valuable parametric test analytical prober drivers. 

Included in the package is NETPROBE-7 control software that is loaded with features such as wafer map, sub-die, video, theta alignment, and pattern recognition as well as a driver for popular testers from such companies as Keysight, Keithley, and LabVIEW.  Thus when you take into account all of the standard features and options, it really is your best choice for a cost-effective 300 mm semi-automatic probe station.   

Please check out our website for more information of the P300L or take a look at our P200L or P300A semi-automatics.  Our engineers are ready to answer any questions you may have and help you put together a system that is ideal for your needs.   

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 wafer probe stations and accessories.  

Monday, October 28, 2019

Probe Holders from One of the Top Companies in the Industry

Manual Probe Station
The Micromanipulator Company’s ecommerce site is an easy way for our customers worldwide to safely and securely order products 24/7 including probe holders as well as probe stations and other consumables and accessories.  Our line of products are ideal for applications ranging from general purpose DC characterization to high speed, wide bandwidth as well as low current and high power. In addition with such a large selection you will find tools that meet your measurement equipment interface requirements, application demands and personal preferences. 

Micromanipulator’s probe holders also range in costs to meet every budget and are available with pin jack, spring load, or set screw tip insertions in single wire models as well as coaxial, triaxial, coplanar, certified triax or Kelvin configurations.  Models 75-79 High Attack Angle Probe Holders are specifically designed for hot stage probing and other applications where thermal expansion or vibration may make probing difficult. While the holders accept any Model 7 point, they are best used with high compliance points such as Models 7Fand 7S.

The popular Model 79 probe holder comes in either coaxial or triaxial versions with Kelvin force and sense and single wire configurations.  The coaxial version is designed for high frequency and low level signal testing and our triaxial model is optimized for low current. 

The Model 72 is designed to work with all Micromanipulator manipulators and 7-series tips that can be ordered separately.  The probe holder is bendable to accommodate custom setup needs and designed for general purpose DC measurement and bias, and is ideal for use with probe cards or application boards.

You will find our website provides lots of information on all of our probe holders, and for quick reference, we suggest you take a look at our Probe Holder Comparison Guide.  For more in-depth information, see our product documentation: Probe Tips and Probe Holder Reference Manual.  Also remember our team of experts is ready to help – just give us a call 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.           

Friday, April 26, 2019

Need a Probe Station with Basic Functionality & Low Cost?


Early last year the Micromanipulator Company introduced a new brand of probe stations we call the Mechatronics ACE.  Now more than a year later, we are pleased to report it is a popular option for many who recognize the superiority of the Micromanipulator brand but needed something a bit more economical.  By leveraging all of Micromanipulator’s extensive expertise and designs, our Mechatronics are built to give users efficient performances for basic probing applications. Along with their low cost of ownership, they are as easy to set up as they are to use.  And as everything designed by the Micromanipulator team, they are not short of innovative features.

The preconfigured 150mm Mechatronics ACE model comes with everything you need to get started and can be order through our online store.  We also offer package discounts (contact us to learn more!) Popular accessories include Mechatronics ACE right hand or left hand designed magnetic base manipulators; cameras with software for Microsoft OS.; and a camera-compatible trinocular scope.   

We also offer Mechatronics ACE Probe Tips, which are ideal for general purpose probing and have a bendable shank and tip.  They are available in boxes of 5. Our Mechatronics single wire probe holders are malleable and have a 1-4 inch shaft and set screw probe tip holder.  Call or e-mail us if you need another size. Our systems are in stock and we offer fast delivery.

At Micromanipulator, we proudly stand behind our products, and we want you to be 100% satisfied with your on-line purchase. If for any reason you are not, we are here to help. You have 14 days to return your like new, originally packaged product to us for a credit minus shipping and a small 15% restocking fee. Credit may be used for purchase of Micromanipulator or Mechatronics brand product within 6-months of return.  Please call if you have further 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.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Our High-quality Accessories Support Your Success


At the Micromanipulator Company, we just didn’t stop with designing an extensive selection of probe stations for virtually any application, but extended our broad expertise to designing quality accessories to integrate seamlessly with our products.  Our research and development is driven in part by the feedback we receive from our customers as well as our commitment to stay one step ahead of the industry.  While Micromanipulator’s accomplishments are many, we are proud to have been one of first in the field to take a “systems approach” to integration.

To support our customers’ successes, our accessories address vibration isolation, thermal management, flexible and open architectures, and come in a wide choice of materials.  We feel are products represent the best on the market and include exclusive thermal wafer chucks, microscopes, manipulators, DC and RF measurement hardware and more.  Our Vibration Isolated Station with Rigid Mount Light Tight Enclosure is just one example of our exceptional products.  

The design of the table allows the probe station to be supported on the vibration isolated surface while the light tight enclosure is mounted on the rigid surface of the table’s guard rails.  The assembly offers the advantage of not disturbing the floating vibration isolated surface when the LTE doors are opened. It also allows for an easier installation as well as removal of the probe station itself.

We are not newcomer to the industry and for well over 60 years have provided the state-of-the-art tools our customers need to develop the products of tomorrow.  We encourage you to take a look at our website to learn more about the superiority of Micromanipulator’s probe stations, accessories and consumables.  To protect your investment, we also offer extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and upgrade paths even for obsolete tools.  Please contact 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.  For the best probe stations, accessories and consumables, visit our website.

Saturday, April 20, 2019

See Something You Like? Fill Out Our Online Form and Get a Quote



The Micromanipulator Company prides itself on customer service and customer satisfaction.  We do not consider our job done until our products are providing customers with the performance they were promised.  To keep an open dialogue going between us and our customers, we welcome questions and promptly reply to requests for further information or for a quote.  You will find General Contact Information and Sales and Service info including email addresses and phone numbers on our website. We also supply information on how to buy our products regardless of where you live, and have sales reps ready to help stationed across the globe.   
   
If you have narrowed down your choice of Micromanipulator’s various models of probe stations and accessories, you can fill out our online “Request a Quotation” form.  The form also provides a space where you can let us know something about your application and what your needs are so we can make suggestions.  We ask that you include your preferred method of contact and/or the best time to contact you to ensure your availability.

Keep in mind our probe stations are designed to address a broad range of applications, and specialized in tools for wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing.  Micromanipulator offers everything from upgradeable high performance manual systems capable of high speed and low current measurements, to semiautomatic systems designed for effortless production of statistically significant data sets.  Using our tools, system users are able to consistently produce high quality, decisive data that can be depended on.  

Once you fill out our Request a Quotation form, you will hear back from us in a timely manner.  If you are unsure of what you need, Micromanipulator’s experts can help you configure the perfect system that meets your application needs, budget and personal preferences.   Visit our website to start using the world’s best analytical probing tools.


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.  Please contact us to find out more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.

Friday, February 22, 2019

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.