Showing posts with label probe station accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label probe station accessories. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Our Manual Probe Stations Offer VALUE and RELIABILITY

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The Micromanipulator Company is known throughout the world for designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art analytical tools for the semiconductor industry including the 2210-LS Application Board / Probe Station and the VERSA Modular Probe System.  We are also proud of our excellent line of semiautomatics, motorized and manual probe stations.   

In terms of our manual models, they include the 8060, 4060, and 450PM, and offer customers both the best price-performance as well as cost-of-ownership.  They each start with the precise, dependable mechanics the Micromanipulator brand is built on, and gives users an exceptional value with stable, reliable probing performances and flexible designs.  

For example, the 8060 offers the highest performance available in a 6 – 8” (150 – 200mm) manual analytical probe station on the market today.  Designed for ease of use, the 8060 is suitable for demanding applications such as high and low temperature probing, very low current and voltage probing, and sub-micron target probing to the limits of visible optics.  When needed, the 8060 can be configured with an integrated environment that supports dark, shielded or dry probing.  

Once you settle on a probe station, we make it easy to outfit it with quality accessories and consumables that best meet your personal preference, measurement equipment interface requirements, application demands, and budget.  Our line of probe holders includes active; high frequency; Kelvin; and varying sizes of integrated probe holders along with male coaxial and triaxial connectors to connect to measurement instruments.  Probe positioners / manipulators, vibration isolation tables, camera systems, microscopes, light and noise shields, and DC and RF measurement hardware are some of our other accessories.   

We invite you to visit our website for detailed descriptions of all of our probe stations as well as much more information regarding our accessories.  If you need further guidance, our talented engineers are more than happy to answer questions and can help put together a system to meet your needs.    

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.  Visit our website for more info on how to outfit your probe station with a thermal chuck, probe holder, probe positioner and other accessories to enhance performance.       

Saturday, May 23, 2020

System Users Need Tools They Can Count On!

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The Micromanipulator Company has built a reputation over the past 60 + years of providing the semiconductor industry with the tools they need to perform at their best and we don’t intend to stop any time soon.  Our extremely talented team is designing, engineering and manufacturing high-tech solutions for virtually every testing requirement along with offering the support you need to keep you operating optimally.  

We also know that no one wants to spend money for inferior tools which is why we offer reliable, quality probe stations and accessories backed by the Micromanipulator name right from the start as well as full and extended warranties.  Just ask any one of our customers, and they will tell you we stand behind our products. All Micromanipulator brand products are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year, and 90-days for Mechatronics brands, from date of shipment. Please note this warranty excludes consumable items like probe tips.

In the very unlikely event of a warranty claim, Micromanipulator will repair or replace the equipment at the Micromanipulator factory in Carson City Nevada, 89706, USA. However, please note that our warranties do not cover damage incurred through negligence, misuse and dropping/impact, and tampering or exposure to corrosive substances, normal wear and tear, and lack of normal preventative maintenance.

As our company’s success has always been based on the success of our customers, our job is to provide you with the most appropriate tools to address your application, budget and needs.  Currently when you visit our website, we have someone ready to lend a hand and answer any questions you may have, or if it is off-hours, we encourage you to leave a message.  Our expertise includes designing products for a broad range of applications such as: failure analysis; characterization and modeling; reliability testing; IV/CV testing; low current; high voltage/high current; high temperature/low temperature probing; and RF microwave.  Also if you do not see what you need, please check with us to find out more about customized options or talk to us about helping you put together a system.   

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 our high-quality range of probe stations and accessories such as probe holders, thermal chucks and probe positioners.           

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Wafer Chucks with Choice of Heating Power Supply & Cooling Options

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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.  

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

For Test Results You Can Depend On, You Need Precise, Reliable Tools

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There are three things that continue to set The Micromanipulator Company apart from the competition – our advanced technologies, state-of-the-art products and an unwavering commitment to customer service and support.  Starting with the invention of analytical probing in 1956, we have pioneered the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations and lead the industry with the broadest available temperature ranges.

In addition we are proud to provide system users with the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance on the market today.  In other words, our job is to make sure you can focus on the data and not the prober. We also specialize in vibration isolation, thermal management, materials selections and flexible, open architectures. 

With Micromanipulator’s broad range of manual, motorized, or semi-automatic wafer probes, you will be able to find the model best suited for your needs.  Once you make a decision, now choose from the industry’s finest selection of accessories including our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chucks, which offer the best planarity, lowest noise and lowest cost of ownership.  Other popular options include microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators, and DC and RF measurement hardware.

Also we want you to know that the Micromanipulator team is fully committed to bringing you products that utilize our innovative technologies and superior designs.  Another strategy we have employed from the beginning is to listen and learn from our customers, and it is important as we base our success on that of our customers.  Please visit our website to learn more about wafer probes and accessories designed to meet the needs of virtually any application and/or budget. As an industry leader, our history positions us to be an asset to our customers today; and to continue to address the semiconductor testing needs of the future.

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, accessories and consumables.

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Quality Products that Support C-V Measurements

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At Micromanipulator we brings decades of experience to manufacturing reliable, high performing probe stations for a wide range of applications including supporting semi-conductor professionals who perform Capacitance-Voltage (C-V) measurement since 1970.  CV is a technique where the voltage is varied to measure the capacitance.

It is generally used to detect mobile ion contamination in oxide, and in particular very mobile sodium ion; and the technique requires varying the voltage in order to measure the capacitance.  A challenge of C-V measurement has been to design a device that not only passes manufacturers’ testing in a controlled environment but one that can also handle the migration of sodium ions within the device while in the field.  We know the failure to achieve this causes a multitude of problems including changing the parameters of the electrical performance, affecting the timing, and source and sink currents as well as the threshold voltages. 

Thus the team at Micromanipulator has been addressing these problems for almost 50 years and offers our customers tools specifically designed to obtain quality test results.  Our turnkey solution starts with several probe stations that provide the foundation for a highly accurate test environment for C-V measurements. C-V operators will also be interested in our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chuck, which leads the industry for the best planarity, lowest noise, and lowest cost of ownership.  The H1000 has the ability to support wafer testing from temperature ranges of –65 degrees C to 400 degrees C, and protects the station from the heat that is radiated down the body. 

If you perform C-V measurements, take a look at our LTE (light tight enclosure), which rests on the anti-vibration isolation table and completely encompasses the test station or the integrated shielded environment.  Please contact your local representative or the team at Micromanipulator directly for additional information on our quality C-V solutions.

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, November 30, 2019

Have Your Needs Changed or Wish to Trade-up to a Newer Probe Station?

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The Micromanipulator Company is committed to producing wafer probe stations to meet our customers’ application needs as well as budget and personal preferences.  In addition we are also committed to providing system users with an opportunity to upgrade their tools to newer, updated models.   

As designers, engineers and manufacturers of cutting-edge products, we understand your needs may have evolved over time and you would benefit from newer technology.  We make this easy with Micromanipulator’s active product upgrade and trade-in program. Our upgrade paths are even available for obsolete tools so you can take advantage of newer advancements in the field and get the features you need.  For example if you currently have a semi-automatic or manual wafer probe station, we can help move you into a fully automatic probe station.

Moreover we have used probe stations and equipment for sale at significantly lower prices.  You will find a list of current used products on our website, or if you have a particular model in mind, please give us a call and we will see what we can do about getting you one.  

Currently our website list a factory refurbished 350PM Micromanipulator Probe Station that is designed and manufactured with the utmost care and precision in the trusted Micromanipulator tradition.  The 350PM offers system users a powerful, economical probe station with outstanding flexibility. Also we have 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 wafer probe features a vacuum stabilized chuck removable to open stage; coarse and fine platen Z-control and a compound microscope among others. 

Our other factory refurbished model is the 6200 Micromanipulator Wafer Probe Station that features a permanently planarized stage & vacuum chuck; coarse & fine stage translation controls X & Y; fine & fast lift platen controls in Z; independent microscope lift; and compound microscope.  Designed for ease of use and the stability and precision you would expect from a Micromanipulator product, the 6200 series is the most widely used probe station from any manufacturer and is an excellent foundation to build your probing system on.  Please visit our website for more information on both of these great deals or to talk to our engineers about any other needs. 

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 probe stations, accessories and consumables.         

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Customize Your Probe Station with Innovative Accessories & Consumables

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As a system user, we support your success by designing analytical tools that give you exceptional choices in setting up the optimal wafer probe station.   The Micromanipulator Company is one of the leading global probe manufacturers and has a long history of providing the semiconductor industry with both high-tech tools and support.

We design our tools based the current as well as the future needs of our customers by staying one step ahead of the fast-moving industry.  Not only are Micromanipulator’s tools reliable, but they also come with outstanding service, which gives our customers confidence when they purchase our products.  Moreover when we say we have all of the accessories and consumables to address your needs, we mean it! This includes a range of choices in high-quality thermal chucks, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, a selection of manipulators, DC and RF measurement hardware, probe card holders, and camera systems. 

For example, we offer a Vibration Isolated Station with Rigid Mount Light Tight Enclosure.  This allows the user to support the wafer probe on a vibration isolated surface with the light tight enclosure mounted on the rigid surface of the vibration isolation table guard rails.  The advantage of this system is that the floating vibration isolated surface is not disturbed when the LTE doors are opened. In addition it offers easy installation and removal of the probe station. 

Other smart accessories include a line of exclusive thermal chucks such as our series H100 that offer the best planarity, lowest noise, and lowest cost of ownership on the market.  Moreover do not underestimate the benefits of Micromanipulator’s “Full Life-cycle Support” that begins in concept, and continues through production to maintaining your system.   We direct you to our website for contact information as well as details on our full line of wafer probes, accessories and consumables.   If you do not see the information you need, please give us a call and our engineers will get back to you. 

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.  

Monday, November 18, 2019

Get an Excellent Deal on a Semi-automatic Probe Station

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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.  

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Micromanipulator Products are Available Worldwide

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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.       

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Analytical Probing Tools from One of the Top Test Probe Manufacturers

The Micromanipulator Company is proud to be among one of the most reliable test probe manufacturers in the world. Over the years we have established a significant global presence with a substantial product installation base, and our probe stations, accessories and consumables are found in test labs across the globe. Furthermore since the metric by which we judge our success is based on that of our customers’, we will do whatever it takes to ensure Micromanipulator’s tools deliver what they promise and that we stand behind our products. 

Along with a large selection of probe stations designed for virtually any testing need, you will find quality products to fit your budget. Our inventory includes one of the widest assortments of specialty, semi-automatic, high performance, general purpose manual, and economy models on the market. In addition well-designed consumables and accessories integrate seamless with our probe stations allowing you to personalize your new equipment. 

On our website, you will find detailed brochures that highlight the various features, benefits and specifications of our products to help you make smart decisions. This includes information about our accessories and how they enhance your system’s capabilities such as our exclusive thermal chucks for -65C to 400C testing. If you need a special probe tip or holder, you will find we have a broad selection. 

Micromanipulator’s tools allow you to produce high quality, decisive data that you can depend on. For example our high performance manual systems are capable of high speed and low current measurements and our line of semiautomatic systems can perform an effortless production of statistically significant data sets. If you have additional questions or require more information, our engineers are ready to take your call. 

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 excellent products from one of the world’s top test probe manufacturers.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Can’t Find the Analytical Probing Tools You Need?

As the semiconductor industry grows, so do the demands of the innovations of tomorrow. Founded more than 60 years ago, the Micromanipulator Company has made it our business to provide our customers’ the tools known around the world for their precision and quality. Our large inventory has continued to grow alongside our customers’ needs as we have made it our mission to provide you exactly what you need. 

From the very first day, Micromanipulator has considered our customers’ success to be the only metric by which the success of our business would be measured by. This philosophy is at the very heart of our company and core to our corporate values. It is what drives our business and has positioned us to be an asset and partner to our customers. 

We are headquartered in Carson City, NV, which is where our team expertly develops, engineers, and manufactures our high-quality products. New development is spurred on by the needs of our customers who have always been encouraged to give us feedback; and our new products typically are a result of listening and learning from their comments. 

Our first job has always been to provide customers with reliable probing performances whether you are looking at one of our more budget-friendly products or a higher-end model. From entry level probe station to a top-of-the-line performer such as the world’s first true system level probe station with above and below ambient temperature, you will find it at Micromanipulator. We stand behind our products and are proud to have earned the trust of customers across the globe. 

To learn more about one of the top companies in the field, please visit our website. We offer lots of details and specifications on each of our products and are ready to answer any questions. Moreover we will work with you to make sure you are completely satisfied. 

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 probe stations and accessories.

Friday, November 30, 2018

Common Setup & Equipment Problems in Low Current Probing

The Micromanipulator Company offers solutions and tips to common problems encountered by system users as a way to help them use their tools most effectively. In our Application Note called, “Identifying Low Current Probing Problems,” we explain common equipment and setup problems encountered in low current probing applications that show up as characteristic distortions and problem “signatures” with the data. (We also offer more tips and info in our “Basics of Low Current Probing” Application Note)

We want customers to know that by using the right tools and proper setup, analytical probing at very low (femtoamp) current levels can reliably be achieved without anxiety. Many of the problems users encounter stem from the fact that there has been very little information available up to now on how to properly evaluate equipment as well as tips on how to setup the probing application. This has led to a misunderstanding of the effect this has on low current probing and confusion in how to troubleshooting the problem. 

One common application probe stations are used for is Capacitance versus Voltage measurements (CV measurements) of MOS devices. This is a prime example of how using the proper setup and techniques, Micromanipulator’s equipment gives users a broad frequency range and cleanliness of C-V measurements. Our Application Note guides you through a range of General Setup Considerations and Two-Point Wafer Surface Measurement. You will also find a discussion of C-V Measurements through the Prober Chuck. 

We encourage you to visit our website to read through the entire Application Note for great suggestions and tips. Furthermore while you are there, visit our online store to conveniently buy our probe holders, probe tips, probe positioners/manipulators, patch cords and our new Mechatronics Ace probe stations. Questions? Please give us a call or email us. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but 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 customer satisfaction. Along with offering one of the best selections of probe stations on the market today, we also have all of the consumables, accessories and on-site support you need.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Micromanipulator’s Chucks Offer the Broadest Temperature Range

The Micromanipulator Company prides itself on manufacturing a wide range of high quality probe stations and smartly-designed accessories to meet the semiconductor industry’s every need. As the first company to integrate thermal chucks with probe stations, our wafer chucks are just one example of how we design premium products for comprehensive system integration as well as to address a variety of applications.

Micromanipulator’s thermal chucks offer the broadest temperature ranges and most advanced non-operator dependent performance in the industry. In addition to their rapid heat up and cool down feature, our innovative chucks also minimize expansion into the probes and heat radiation into the stage, which helps to prolong the prober’s life. 

Our hot chuck systems are designed for wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees and support 150 to 300 mm wafers in coaxial or triaxial configurations. Micromanipulator’s Frictionless Kinematic Mount allows our thermal chucks to maintain a high degree of planarity over temperature changes. Furthermore we have several heating options. Our AC heating supply is recommended for applications that require fast heating without the need for chuck noise in the femtoamp level. To achieve the very lowest level measurements, we suggest you purchase your system with a DC heating supply. 

We also offer a choice of three cooling options depending on your application needs and budget. The most economical choice for high (above ambient) testing is the C1000 simple heat exchanger (HE), which provides rapid cool down of the chuck after a heat cycle is finished. The C1000 Zero Degree option is designed to test to zero degrees C. Micromanipulator’s third choice, the HC1000 high performance cooling system has the ability to test at temperatures as low as -65 degrees C.

In addition to our thermal chucks, we design, engineer and manufacture a wide assortment of other high-quality accessories and consumables as well as our entire line of probe stations. Please visit our website for more information regarding our innovative 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 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 and accessories.

Friday, November 23, 2018

Professional Full Life-Cycle Support & Upgrade Paths

The Micromanipulator Company has always taken a different approach from that of our competitors. To start with, we are committed to customer satisfaction and have always encouraged feedback from our customers. This has allowed us to design products that better serve our customers’ needs, and today we proudly manufacture one of the most extensive lines of probe stations and accessories on the market. In addition we offer an online store as well as a demonstration hub that allows customers to use our products in a real-world setting. 


As the leading manufacturer of system level analytical probing tools, our products are used for device modeling and characterization, design verification, design and market FA, process verification, quality control, and more. Our wide range of probe stations means we are able to provide products to meet application needs along with personal preferences and budgets. Micromanipulator also offers a large inventory of high-quality accessories and consumables to meet your measurement equipment interface requirements and budget.

Furthermore we recognize that buying the right products is an investment and that our customers need reliable tools that allow them to succeed in their pursuit of developing products for the future. This is why we offer upgrade paths even for obsolete tools along with extended warranties and preventive maintenance programs to protection your investment. And as we have a worldwide presence, we can provide full support wherever you are located.

Please contact us to learn more about one of the most trusted global test probe manufacturers in the industry. Our 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; High speed digital analysis; and High frequency up to 200GHz. We also specialize in C-V measurements, Sub-micron probing, ESD wafer level testing, and Laser cutting. For more information visit our website or give us a call. 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 probe stations and accessories.

Monday, November 19, 2018

The Mechatronics ACE Manual Probe Station - Built to Your Needs

Micromanipulator’s newest brand, our Mechatronics probe stations, are ideal for a wide variety of applications. Mechatronics probers are designed by the same team of talented engineers who design our state-of-the-art Micromanipulator line, and are perfect for budget-conscious system users looking for stable, reliable performance. In addition the Mechatronics Ace can be ordered from our online store and is available with a choice of high quality accessories and consumables. 

One of the accessory choices for the Mechatronics includes two microscope options – our Binocular microscope (ACE-SCP-BINO) and the Trinocular microscope (ACE-SCP-TRI). Both of the microscopes provide a wide field of view and long working distances as well as offer a StereoZoom on a super flexible boom stand for more than 6″x 6″ (150x 150mm) X-Y positioning. Please note that the Binocular microscope does not support camera mounting while the Trinocular microscope does. 

Our Mechatronics probe stations also have a choice of either a magnetic or vacuum manipulator (formerly the Micromanipulator 110/210). Available in either a left hand or right hand version, the XYZ controls face forward when placed on right side of probing setup. An optional MINI-VAC vacuum pump is designed for our Mechatronics accessories and/or an ACE-VAC-PUC collection plate.

When you order a Mechatronics Ace, you will have the opportunity to select a Single Wire (Pair) (ACE-PRB-HLDR-S) or Coaxial (Pair) (ACE-PRB-HLDR-C) probe holder, or to just skip that step altogether. At the same time, you can also order Mechatronics ACE Probe Tips (ACE-PRB-TIP-B) in the amount you need. 

Please visit our website to learn more about our high-quality probe stations and all of our excellent choices in accessories and consumables. Our engineers are ready to answer any questions you may have and can be contacted via phone 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.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Best Probe Stations on the Market for Probing 3mm Wafers

If you are looking for a high-quality probe station for probing 3mm wafers, we encourage you to take a looks at the Micromanipulator Company’s website. Our selection includes three smartly-designed probers, the P300A and P300L Semi-automatic Probe Stations and the P300J Motorized Manual Probe Station. 

If you are looking for the best value in a semi-automatic 3mm probe station, we recommend taking a look at the P300L. This station offers customers a great deal, in addition to the fact that the automation can be incrementally upgraded as needed. It is low current ready and is built with your application and budget in mind. Equipped with a coaxial chuck, it is thermal and triaxial chuck upgradable. The P300L is designed for a wide range of testing applications and offers reliability as well as precision.

If your application requires a high-performance probe station, the P300A Semi-automatic provides users with the highest performance. Designed for low current and sub-micron applications, the P300A is the most stable, intuitive, and space efficient 3mm probe station on the market. It comes with a comprehensive software suite, a standard coaxial chuck (thermal & triaxial chuck upgradeable) and features such as single-point ground and dry/dark environment.

Our P300J Motorized Manual Probe Station not only offers the highest performance but is the most stable, intuitive, and space efficient manual 300mm analytical probe station on the market. Designed for low current, sub-micron positioning applications, it features a fA current resolution; sub-micron motorized positioning, and a standard coaxial chuck (thermal & triaxial chuck upgradable). 

The Micromanipulator website provides much more information regarding our selection of 3mm probe stations including our 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station designed for <200mm, 200mm, 300mm probing. You will also find details and specifications on our entire line of probe stations and accessories. If you have any questions, please give us a call or email us. 

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.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Smart Solutions from Micromanipulator!

Along with designing, engineering and manufacturing the tools the semiconductor industry depends on, Micromanipulator is committed to the success of our customers.  This is why we provide “system level” support and performance guarantees on all of our products.  We also provide a whole host of information and troubleshooting guidance on our website. 

On good resource we offer regarding probe holders and probe tips is our Probe Tips and Probe Holders Reference Manual.  Inside this guide, you will find detailed information on the best products to use for your application, how to best clean your probe tips and holders, and much more.  In addition we have included some answers to FAQs regarding Micromanipulator’s probe holders and tips.      

One such question comes from a system user who has a complicated arrangement on their test station.  They were looking for a uniquely shaped probe holder and wondered what options we offer.  We answered that we have malleable (bendable) probe holders such as our Model 72 that can be shaped and reshaped as desired.  If you need a more exact configuration, we suggest you look into the options available for a customized probe holder.  

Another customer would like to know if we have probe holders with a built-in probe tip.  The answer is yes we do.  Our popular Model 44 is just such a holder and is ideal for high frequency, low level signal testing or cutting.  With a frequency range from DC to 3 GHz, this economical probe is ideal for the most common microwave tests.  Since the Model 44 offers so many options, we feel it is almost a customized probe.  

Another handy solution is to order your probe holders and tips through our online store, which now accepts orders worldwide.  All Micromanipulator manufactured products are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year for Micromanipulator brands, and 90-days for Mechatronics brands, from date of shipment.


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 the most comprehensive range of accessories available anywhere including our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chuck.         

Friday, June 8, 2018

Optimal Performance and Reliability




The number one reason that the Micromanipulator Company has been around for more than 60 years, is our exceptional products.  We are proud to offer the semiconductor industry the most reliability and highest performing probe stations, accessories and consumables.

Yes, at 60 years old and counting, we were pioneers in the analytical probing field and have helped to design and manufacture state-of-the-art products that allow our customers to advance their goals.  Throughout the years, rather than resting on prior successes, we have used our broad experience to improve our current line of products as well as develop brand new ones.    

Our team has always been conscious of the need to not only provide the industry with the best products but to produce tools in a range of price-points to ensure they are affordable.  We start with a wide range of probe stations that includes System Level, Semi-automatic, High-performance Manual, General-purpose Manual, and our new Mechatronics ACE models. 

After you have decided which probe station suits your application needs, we invite you to shop our full line of accessories to outfit it to your personal preference and budget.  You will find options that include high quality thermal chucks, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators and DC and RF measurement hardware.

Also when you shop with Micromanipulator, you will have a talented team assisting you throughout the process.   Our “Full Life-Cycle Support” begins at concept, on to production, and goes right through to on-site maintenance.  Regardless of where you live, we have a worldwide network of sales representatives and service support engineers that will help you buy the best and keep it operating at optimal performance.  Additionally we protect your investment by offering extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and upgrade paths even for obsolete tools.   


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 top-of-the-line probe stations.         

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Get “Solutions Engineering” from the Best!


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

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

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

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

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are leaders in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semi-conductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. For one of the most comprehensive selections of probe stations, consumables and accessories on the market, please see our website.          

Thursday, May 24, 2018

As the Industry Leader, We Continue to Grow Our Line




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

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

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

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

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field.  As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on.  As part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction.  We invite you to contact us to find out more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.