Picoprobes from the World Leader in Microwave Probes

 

At The Micromanipulator Company, we have spent decades inventing and manufacturing the tools our customers require for a wide range of testing needs.  Our areas of expertise is comprised of leading edge applications ranging from low current, to high speed testing including: low current / low noise measurement; failure analysis; high and low temperature characterization; C-V measurements; sub-micron probing; ESD wafer level testing; laser cutting and more.  

Our Picoprobe® series probe holders are manufactured by GGB Industries, Inc. and designed for probing applications of very high frequency (> 3GHz or microwave), low capacitive, and loading or high input impedance probing.  Models available in GGB’s picoprobes include the T-4 Series Tungsten and the ST-Series Solid Tungsten, with our most popular models being the PP12C; the PP18 and the PP34.  We do recommend using a Micromanipulator’s WAVE100 or WAVE200 RF/Microwave style probe positioner equipped with the appropriate probe link arms and cables when using our microwave probe heads.  

Along with our picoprobes, our accessories include a full line of probe tips, probe positioners, thermal chucks, probe card holders and more.  Also our probe stations are available in Specialty, Semi-automatic, High-performance, General-purpose Manual, and Economy Manual models.  Together, Micromanipulator products meet the needs of most wafer testing applications including general purpose DC characterization, high speed, wide bandwidth, and low current and high power.  

All of Micromanipulator’s products are available with extensive warranties and full support.  Our products have grown with the industry, and we have made it our business to listen and learn from our customers.  Micromanipulator also makes it simple to find the perfect tool to meet not only your personal preference and application demands but your budget as well. Please contact us for more information or to request a quote.  Our team is ready to help you put together a system.   

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 wide selection of probe stations and accessories including thermal chucks, probe holders & tips, and probe positioners, please see our website.         

Accessories Expertly Designed for Both Application Needs & Personal Preferences

 

At The Micromanipulator Company, our goal is to design, engineer and manufacture the tools our customers need for their success now and in the future.  The result is a wide range of analytical probing equipment for design verification, device modeling and characterization, design and FA, process verification, and quality control.  

To ensure timely deliveries and the utmost convenience for Micromanipulator’s customers, many of our consumables and accessories are available for purchase at our online store.  Products include a selection of probe holders, probe tips, and probe positioners as well as our economy brand, the Mechatronics ACE probe stations and accessories.    

At present, our online store offers a selection of probe holders that address a variety of applications ranging from general purpose DC characterization, high speed, wide bandwidth, to low current and high power. Our probe holders also vary in costs to meet every budget, and feature pin jack, spring load, or set screw tip insertions in single wire models.  We offer a variety of coaxial, triaxial, coplanar, certified triax or Kelvin configurations.  

One popular choice is the 72 Series that works with any of our manipulators as well as our 7-series tips that can be ordered separately.  The holder’s lead wire terminates in a circular eye connector with an approximately 1/16 inch (1.6mm) hole for connection to measurement instruments.  The malleable body allows you to shape the probe holder as needed and comes with a choice of body lengths from 1 - 4 inches.  Please email us if you need another length.   

You can also purchase one of our probe positioners through our online store.  Ranging in features and cost, options include our 425 Model, which is recommended for probing < 1-micron targets.  It has a compact footprint, left/right neutral controls at the rear of the manipulator and a choice of vacuum or magnetic base.  

As you can see, we have made it easy for customers across the globe to safely and securely order the type of products they need to support their success through our online store.  Please visit our website to learn 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, thermal chucks, probe holders and probe positioners on the market, please see our website.     

Discover a Wide Variety of Tools for Virtually Any Wafer Probe Testing

 

The Micromanipulator Company specializes in designing and manufacturing efficient system configurations with a selection of probe stations and accessories for basic to cutting-edge applications.  Offering system level probing and high performance, our manual, motorized and semi-automatic probe stations are also available to meet a range of budgets; and regardless of your needs, system users trust the Micromanipulator brand to deliver.  

An example of our ability to address the varying needs of the semiconductor industry, our R&D encompasses a broad range of capabilities including: low current / low noise measurement, failure analysis, and high and low temperature characterization.  You will also find tools to support device reliability analysis such as Interconnect, EM, HCI, Charge Pumping, NBTI, PBTI, and TDDB as well as high speed digital analysis and high frequency testing up to 200GHz.  

Customers trust Micromanipulator’s reliable probers for C-V measurements, sub-micron probing, ESD wafer level testing, laser cutting, and high power device analysis.  In addition to enhance your system’s capabilities, we offer thermal chucks that can handle testing from -65C to 400C.  Also if you need a sub-micron probe positioner, ours are equipped with a high performance probe head.

In other words, Micromanipulator has pretty much whatever you need, and if you don’t see what you need, please contact us to talk to one of our engineers.  In fact, we believe the metric of our success is measured by that of our customers’, and is core to our corporate values and what drives our business.  Thus we help customers to put together the optimal system for their needs and then support them throughout the entire design-to-production continuum from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test.  Please visit our website for more information regarding our probe stations, accessories, consumables and Micromanipulator’s history as an industry leader.  

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 broad selection of probe stations and accessories including thermal chucks, microscopes, probe holders & tips, probe positioners and more, check out our website.        

Looking for Affordable Solutions for Probing Basic Applications?

At The Micromanipulator Company, we recognize that some of our customers are working with basic applications that do not require our more high-performance, high-tech probe stations with all the bells and whistles. As your primary need is basic functionality, you are looking for tools that are reliable as well as affordable. 

Our Mechatronics ACE probe stations fit these criteria “to a T.” Designed and manufactured by The Micromanipulator Company, our Mechatronics brand leverages all of the best of Micromanipulator’s probe stations while adeptly handling all of your basic analytical probing needs including keeping you on budget. If you are new to probing, the ACE boasts all of the innovative features you need as well as an efficient performance. You will also appreciate the fact that they are designed with an easy setup and an easy-to-learn system. 

The Mechatronics ACE is a 150mm manual probe station and comes with everything you need to get started. Preconfigured packages offer the best value with a low cost of ownership and effortless operation. In addition it can be ordered and customized for your preferences and specifications through our online store. And we make it easy as all of our Mechatronics accessories are designed to seamlessly integrate and provide optimal performance. Accessories include microscopes, cameras, probe holders, probe tips and your choice of a left or right-hand probe positioner. 

Visit our website to learn more about the dependable Mechatronics ACE as well as the entire line of Micromanipulator probe stations intended for the most challenging, analytical probing applications. When you are on our site, please take advantage of our Live Chat line during regular business hours for immediate assistance. All of our engineers are very knowledgeable about our tools as well as the industry and look forward to helping you put together the optimal system to meet your application needs, budget needs, and personal preferences. 

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. Visit our website for the most comprehensive range of probe stations and accessories including a probe positioner with the highest stability available on the market and much more.

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

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.  

Get Help from the Experts!

There is a reason why The Micromanipulator Company has been successfully providing the semiconductor industry with all the tools they need for the last 60+ years.  We believe our longevity is due to the fact that we ask our customers for their feedback; and then use that information to develop products that address the on-going changes in the industry.  

In fact, our customers have been the motivation behind the development of a broad range of exceptional wafer probes that meet virtually any application needs.  Our most innovative, specialty model is the 2210-LS Application Board / Probe Station that we are proud to say is the world’s most versatile.  Next in our line-up is several semi-automatic models designed to probe 200mm and 300mm wafers. One example is our stable, intuitive, and space efficient P300A, which is the most advanced semi-automatic analytical wafer probe station on the market today.

In manual options, Micromanipulator’s 8060 Manual Probe Station offers users the highest manual performance for 150mm to 200mm wafer probing; and our most efficient manual 150mm to 200mm model is the 4060 Manual Probe Station. Another very popular choice in our manual line-up is the 450PM Manual Probe Station.  This prober is designed to grow with your application by offering industry leading upgradeable options such as: high resolution optics and optics positioning; thermal chuck systems for ambient (room temperature) to 400C; probe card hardware; and efficiency enablers.   

Most importantly however, beyond the extraordinary quality of our wafer probes is our talented, dedicated team.  And as we design, engineer and manufacture our extensive line of wafer probes and accessories, our team has had a hand is developing them and thus very knowledgeable.   And when you purchase your tools from us, you will get professional, on-going support and service for the lifetime of your system regardless of where you are located throughout the world.  Please visit our website to learn more about The Micromanipulator Company’s history and philosophy and our full line of 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 wafer probes, and accessories.

Trust One of the Leading Manufacturers of Analytical Probing Tools

The Micromanipulator Company has built a reputation across the globe for consistently providing products known for their quality, performance, and precision.  Our testing equipment ranges from high performance programmable, semi-automatic and manual wafer probes to cost-effective entry level systems. These analytical tools are used for both wafer level and decapsulated package part probing and are designed for effortless production of statistically significant data sets. 

If you are interested in purchasing Micromanipulators products, we are a global company with sales reps and service support throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, South American, Russia and more.  Our website has contact information and links to our worldwide sales and support providers; and there is no need to worry, as all of Micromanipulator’s global partners offer onsite support and service.

With the addition of our online store, you can also order many of our accessories such as our line of probe holders including coaxial, triaxial, high power and Kelvin models and a range of probe tips and manipulators safely and securely 24/7.  Our economy brand, Mechatronics ACE probe stations are also available online and offer a great value when the performance of a Micromanipulator wafer probe is not needed.  For the best combination of both value and price, take a look at our Mechatronics packages. 

To all of our customers, regardless of what you purchase, our goal is to ensure 100% satisfaction.  If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchases, we are here to help. Furthermore you have 14 days to return your like new, originally packaged products for a credit minus shipping and a small restocking fee (15%).  Please see our website for all the details.   

As you can see The Micromanipulator Company’s expertise is extensive, and we are ready to assist you if you need a custom tool or looking for answers to an application problem.  Please reach out to our experienced team for help. 

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.  Contact us to learn more about the finest range of wafer probe stations and accessories on the market today.

How About a Wafer Probe Designed to Grow with Your Needs?

If you choose one of Micromanipulator’s lower priced, more economical wafer probe stations, we guarantee you will not be disappointed.  All of our probe stations offer Micromanipulator’s trademark reliability and innovative technologies along with the full service support we have built a reputation on over our many decades in the industry. 

Many of Micromanipulators models are perfect for budget-conscious customers who do not require the higher performance of some of our more expensive models.  One example is our 450PM (150-200mm) Manual Analytical 8” wafer probe. In addition to its low purchase price and low cost of ownership, the 450 PM is used for many applications. 

In fact the 450PM is quickly becoming the probe station of choice for our cost-conscience customers across the globe for its stable, reliable probing performance and extensive application coverage.  It is hot chuck compatible (field upgradeable) and has comprehensive accessory support.  The 450 PM also offers flexible options and its design is based on our popular Model 4060.

Other standard features include manual lead screw control of the stage that helps ensure its long life and stable, quick positioning.  Moreover its ergonomic, compact design enhances ease of use, as well as increases stability and allows for an efficient use of lab space.  Outfitted with a stereo zoom or compound microscope on the stable boom, the 450PM offers manual X-Y positioning with precise focus control.  For more details and specifications, we direct you to our website. 

While you are on our website, please browse through our line of accessories.  All are expertly designed, tested and manufactured to meet application requirements, budget demands and personal preferences.  Micromanipulator’s experienced team is ready to answer any questions or help you put together the optimal system for your needs.  We are available by phone and email or use our online request for a quote.   

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 broad range of wafer probe stations and accessories.  

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

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.

Find Great Deals on Specially Priced Mechatronics ACE Packages

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.        

Take Advantage of Our Expertise to Get the Optimal System for Your Needs

Customer satisfaction is important to The Micromanipulator Company, and in fact, we do not consider our job done until our customers are completely satisfied with their purchases.  We are also proud to offer full life-cycle support to ensure our customers’ systems perform optimally throughout their lifespan.  You will discover our high-tech products have earned a reputation across the globe for reliability, performance, and versatility. 

As a leading wafer probe manufacturer, we combine 60+ years of analytic probing experience with state-of-the-art design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities. Micromanipulator’s areas of expertise include: Low current / low noise measurement; Failure Analysis; High and low temperature characterization; Device reliability analysis - Interconnect, EM, HCI, Charge Pumping, NBTI, PBTI, TDDB; and high speed digital analysis.  Our range of probe stations are designed for: high frequency up to 200GHz; C-V measurements; sub-micron probing; ESD wafer level testing; laser cutting; and high power device analysis.

To satisfy all of the above application needs we have a large selection of wafer probes along with an array of proprietary accessories and consumables.  Furthermore we invite customers to take advantage of our experienced team to help them put together a system most appropriate for their needs. Our talented engineers know our products from top to bottom as our probe stations and ancillary products are designed in-house.  In addition our range of manual, motorized and semi-automatic wafer probes mean we have one suited to your application, preference and budget.  

On our website you will find detailed brochures that highlight the features, benefits and specifications of each prober as well as list the full range of accessories and options available for the particular model.  Popular options include a variety of probe holders, thermal chucks, manipulators, microscopes, vibration isolation tables, and camera systems. 

Please visit our website and check out our exceptional values and premium quality from one of the world’s foremost wafer probe designers, engineers and manufacturers.  If you have any additional questions, please contact our engineers as they are happy to help. 

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 broad range of wafer probe stations and accessories.

Micromanipulator Products are Available Worldwide

The Micromanipulator Company has been designing analytical probe stations for semiconductor professionals since 1956 and provides solutions for almost every test requirement, from our classic manual probe stations to ones with a motorized stage.  While headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, our products are offered across the globe with sale centers located throughout Asia, Europe, Russia, the Middle East and South America. This means that regardless of where you live, you can contact your area’s sales rep for help in purchasing our quality products.

In addition our website is designed to help customers get a good start on finding the most appropriate products for their applications as well as providing information on troubleshooting with Micromanipulator’s “Applications Notes.”  Covering a broad range of issues and addressing common problems, Application Notes include topics such as: CV Probing; Identifying Low Current Probing Problems; Low Current Probing Basics; LCR Measurements with 4284A; LTE and Vibration Isolation Table Integration; and Proven Techniques for Thermal Probing. 

You will also find an online “Probe Tips and Probe Holders Reference Manual” that goes into detail regarding cleaning recommendations for probe holders and probe tips.  In addition it describes many of our products with suggestions and solutions for application use including RF/Microwave probing applications.  Another useful online resource is our pdf product documentations regarding our probe stations.  

We are proud of the fact that Micromanipulator has been a trusted partner of the semi-conductor industry for well over 60 years.  Our long history positions us be an asset to our customers’ success, and we look forward to addressing the future’s semiconductor testing needs for many more decades.  Please visit our website to learn more about our products and for contact information. To conveniently order probe tips, probe holders, manipulators and our Mechatronics ACE probe stations, use our online store. 

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 semi-conductor 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.       

Probe Holders from One of the Top Companies in the Industry

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.           

For the Best Products and Customer Service, Trust the Experts!

Over our many years in the industry, there have been a couple of stand-out reasons why customers trust Micromanipulator when it comes to buying their analytical tools – our cutting-edge technology, our reliable products, and our commitment to customer service and support.   Micromanipulator’s innovative products are loaded with the latest technology and designed to eliminate the “burden of performance” on system operators. This means our state-of-the-art wafer probes and accessories allow system users to focus on their data, not the prober.   

Our “system’s approach” to integration includes technologically advanced products for thermal management and vibration isolation.  Also our motorized controls at the front of stations offer a dynamic speed range that gives users precise positioning and long-distance moves.  Another hallmark of our professional probing systems is our pioneered adjustable microscope lift delay which prevents the driving of probes into the microscope objective.

The semiconductor industry turns to Micromanipulator for stable, intuitive wafer probes as well as for the most space-efficient models on the market.  Another example of our expertise is “Top Hat,” which is designed for low level, frost free below ambient testing that supports temperature ranges from: ambient to 300c, 0C to 300C, and -55 to 300C.  We also have probe stations configurable for DC, RF, microwave, and high power applications. Other popular options include NETPROBE-7 control software with wafer map, and drivers for popular tester companies such as Keysight, Keithley and LabVIEW.  

However the most important thing you can always count on from Micromanipulator is our commitment to customer satisfaction, which is backed by outstanding service and support.  Right from the beginning, we made it a priority to listen and learn from our customers, and it has helped immensely. Additionally we protect your investments with extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and upgrades for even obsolete tools.  Please visit our informative website to learn more about our products as well as contact information. 

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 semi-conductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. We offer one of broadest ranges of wafer probe stations on the market today along with consumables, accessories and on-site support.      

The Tools of Choice across the Globe are Proudly Made in the U.S.

The Micromanipulator Company is proud to be an industry leader for more than sixty years.  While our cutting-edge products are designed, engineered and manufactured in the U.S., we are honored to be one of the top choices of testing labs across the globe.  This is due to our excellent reputation, which is built on offering tools that consistently produce high quality, decisive data that customers can count on.  

Although our Micromanipulator headquarters are in Carson City, Nevada, we make it simple for customers worldwide to buy our wafer probe stations.  We have professional sales reps and support services scattered throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.  This means regardless of where you live, you can get top-of-the-line products; and with our Full Life-Cycle Support, you can get knowledgeable on-site technical support to ensure your system delivers all it promised. 

Our online store is available to buy Micromanipulator probe tips, probe holders, and manipulators as well as Mechatronics ACE, our newest brand that offers basic functionality in a low cost probe station.  These items can be purchased wherever and whenever you need them regardless of the time zone you are in. 

We welcome questions about our products and have contacts numbers on our website to email us, or call and talk directly to one of our engineers.  At Micromanipulator, our success has always been measured by that of our customers’. By partnering with them, it has allowed us to continue to advance the tools needed to develop the products of tomorrow, and we look forward to providing semiconductor testing needs for many more decades.  Please visit the Micromanipulator Company’s website for more information about our company and our exceptional products.

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 semi-conductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. With our broad range of wafer probe stations, you will find one for virtually any application.  

Don’t Need All of the Performance of a Micromanipulator Prober?

If you have not yet heard of Micromanipulator’s newest brand, Mechatronics, we encourage you to take a look.  Mechatronics products are designed for those who do not require the performance of Micromanipulator’s line of wafer probe stations but want to take advantage of the exceptional designs and engineering that come from the Micromanipulator name.

Leveraging Micromanipulator’s know how, Mechatronics ACE systems offer basic, economical probing capabilities that allow users to handle their analytical probing needs while staying on budget. In addition we routinely offer Mechatronics packages that provide our customers with the best combination of value and price.  Current deals include very economical Specialty Packages on the ACE probe stations that are available to order online.

If all you need is a basic functionality prober, our deal on a pre-configured Mechatronics ACE at the low, special price of $6,750.00 (down from $9,345.00) may be your answer.  This economical 150mm probe station is designed by our experienced Micromanipulator’s engineers and is as easy to learn and setup as it is to use. The <200mm, manual controlled system is capable of microprobing.

If you are looking for volume, please ask about our package discounts.  These systems are in stock and available for fast delivery. To learn more, visit our website and use our online form to request a quote or to ask further questions.  While on our website, take a look at the Mechatronics ACE Scope expertly designed for our wafer probe stations. With 20X eyepieces, it has a magnification range of 10.5X-67.5X and a resolution of 10 microns.  We also recommend looking at our ACE Manipulators, which are available with a left or right hand magnetic bas and miniarc motion.

Micromanipulator proudly offers one of the best selections of probe stations to fit any application need, preference and budget along with compatible accessories and consumables.  Give us a call or email. Our engineers are ready to help.

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 wafer probe stations and accessories.

Newly Listed Refurbished Wafer Probe Stations from the Industry’s Leader

The Micromanipulator Company recently has made available a couple of refurbished wafer probers straight from our line of exceptional products.  They are the flexible and highly adaptable 350PM Micromanipulator Probe Station as well as the most widely used probe station by any manufacturer, Micromanipulator’s Model 6200.

The 350PM features include: vacuum stabilized chuck, chuck removable to open stage, coarse and fine platen Z-control, a 2” x 2” X-Y microscope translation, and compound microscope.  The probe station was designed and manufactured with care and precision in the Micromanipulator tradition, and provides system users with a powerful, economical probe station with outstanding flexibility.  Micromanipulator also manufactures interchangeable vacuum pedestal stage assemblies that facilitate probing up to 150mm (6”) wafers, up to 100 x 100mm (4”x 4”) hybrid substrates, and packaged delidded devices.

The Model 6200 offers a permanently planarized stage & vacuum chuck, independent microscope lift, compound microscope, coarse & fine stage translation controls X & Y, and fine and fast lift platen controls in Z.  The probe station is designed to be compatible with Micromanipulator’s extensive line of quality probe tips, probe holders and other accessories. The economical and compact design also makes the 6200 an excellent foundation on which to build a complete probing system on.  

Our refurbished wafer probe stations are a great way to get the expertise, reliability and performance that Micromanipulator’s products are known for at a very economical price.  All of our refurbished products come with Micromanipulator’s warranties and are backed by our name. Please see our website for the complete information on the two probe stations and to request a quote or further information from our engineers.  Buy from a name you know and trust!

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 wafer probe stations and accessories.

Reliability? High Performance? Low Cost of Ownership?

Micromanipulator makes buying the ideal system for your semiconductor testing needs stress free.  Our products are designed and manufactured at our Carson City headquarters, by our very experienced team who are ready to assist you each step of the way.  We help you put together a system based on your application needs, and then provide “Full Life-Cycle Support” maintenance and service throughout its lifespan.   Moreover we do all this regardless of where you live as our service is worldwide with experienced sales reps and service engineers placed across the globe. To protect your investment, we offer extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and upgrade paths even for obsolete tools.  

As a Micromanipulator customer, you will have access to the finest selection of wafer probe stations, accessories and consumables in the marketplace.  Our wafer probers come in a range of system controls including manual, motorized, and semi-automatic models, and designed for <200mm, 200mm, 300mm.  Micromanipulator’s exclusive application/board probe station offers system capability that includes hot/cold and microprobing.

For instance if you are looking for a reliable, high performance probe station with a low cost of ownership, we might suggest Micromanipulator’s highest performance manual 150mm-200mm wafer prober, our Model 8060.  Configurable for DC, RF, Microwave, and High Power applications, the 8060 is a truly cost-effective answer to high performance analytical probing with its low cost of ownership, high efficiency features and rugged reliability.  Another great choice is Micromanipulator’s Model 4060 Manual prober. This general purpose analytical probe station offers high efficiency and is renowned for its ease of use in everyday failure analysis, device characterization, and reliability testing applications.

Along with these two examples, we have many more excellent wafer probe stations including our new brand, the Mechatronics ACE, which is ideal for anyone looking for basic functionality in a low cost probe station.  Please visit our website for contact information and to take a look at our full line of probe stations, accessories, and consumables. For reliable probing results – buy the best!

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the top name in the field.  As such 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.  Contact us to learn more about our exceptional line of wafer probe stations.

Quality Accessories that Seamlessly Integrate with Our Wafer Probe Stations

At the Micromanipulator Company, our goal is to provide the semiconductor industry with the high-tech tools and support they need for virtually any application.  As a result, we offer a line of high performance, efficient analytical probe stations that range from basic models to the most advanced on the market along with the supporting accessories and consumables.  Moreover Micromanipulator has been doing this for more than 60 years and still leads the industry in innovative designs, engineering and manufacturing!

We specialize in both wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing, and produce products for general purpose DC characterization; high speed, wide bandwidth; and low current and high power.  Micromanipulator’s upgradeable, high performance manual systems are capable of high speed and low current measurements; while our semiautomatic systems are designed for effortless production of significant data sets.

At Micromanipulator, we recognize that along with your application requirements, you want to outfit your system to meet personal preferences and budget needs and we can help with that.  You will find we have smartly-designed products for vibration isolation; thermal management; flexible, and open architectures as well as a broad selection of materials. So in other words, if you need it, we have it!

Our thermal wafer chuck systems are designed by our team of talented engineers to meet a wide range of application needs with features such as rapid heat up and cool down.  The Micromanipulator Light Tight Enclosure with Vibration Isolation Table allows you to support your wafer probe on the vibration isolated surface while the light tight enclosure is mounted on a rigid surface.

Along with an outstanding choice of manipulators and DC and RF measurement hardware, we also have probe tips and probe holders to fit your needs.  To see our full list of products, please visit our website, and if you have further questions, contact our engineers who will be happy to provide answers.  We will help you design your system as well as provide full service support to keep it performing at its best.

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 wafer probe stations and accessories.

Need Help Finding the Best Probe Station for Your Needs?

Being a first-time buyer of a probe station can be confusing as you will discover when you browse through the Micromanipulator Company’s wide range of manual, motorized or semiautomatic models.  While at first glance it may seem like “too many choices,” your buying decision will typically be determined by the features offered, your application requirements and budget as well as the ease of use of the prober.  While each of our models is designed with a variety of capabilities, whatever one you eventually decide on will be available with Micromanipulator’s full systems support.

Our selection of manual probe stations includes the world’s most versatile prober, our patented Model 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station.  Originally conceived as an application board probe station, the exclusive 2210-LS not only adeptly handles that application but its uses have grown and expanded.  In fact it is the only probe station in the world that allows users to probe application boards at low and high temperatures when used with the 2210-LS-T-ADPT Application Board Temperature adaptation unit.

Our other manual probe stations include the Model 8060, the highest performance manual 150mm-200mm  prober, the high efficiency 4060 also a 150mm-200mm wafer prober, and the 450PM, an upgradeable manual probe station. The 450PM is quickly becoming one of our more popular models as it provides Micromanipulator performance and configurability in a easy to upgrade platform.

Our Motorized models include the P200L Semi-Automatic Probe Station, a 200mm prober.  We also have the P300L Semi-Automatic Probe Station, a 300mm semiautomatic wafer prober and the P300J Motorized Manual Probe Station, a 300mm manual wafer prober.  For the most advanced semiautomatic 300mm prober, we suggest our Model P300A Semiautomatic Probe Station.

When you buy from us, you receive the benefit of a worldwide network of service support engineers that provide full system level support services on everything from optics to thermal chucks.  In addition we help you protect your investment by offering extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and upgrade paths even on obsolete 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 learn more about quality probe stations, accessories and consumables from one of the world’s leading test probe manufacturers.