Accessories Designed to Enhance Your Probe Station’s Performance

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

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

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

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

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are leaders in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semi-conductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. For a quality selection of probe stations, probe holders, probe positioners, probe tips and more, please see our website.          

Troubleshooting Tips for Low Current Probing

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Users Need Tools They Can Count On!

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.           

Purchase a Probe Station from a Company with a History in the Industry!

The Micromanipulator name is known throughout the world for designing, engineering and manufacturing reliable and highly innovative semiconductor testing needs.  This is the reason our customers remain loyal to our company and our products and have kept us an industry leader for many, many years. 

Not only was our company started way back in 1956 but our products have grown along with the industry.  What were once belt-driven stages have now been developed into high resolution lead screw / lead nut designs that offer the best positioning resolution available on the market today.  We have also been around to see the evolution of microscopes grow from magnifications of just a few hundreds to our tools of today that support microscope magnifications of more than 2000X.  

The Micromanipulator team was there to pioneer the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations; and we still continue to lead the field by offering the broadest temperature range on the market today.  We also are proud to provide our customers with the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance available anywhere.   

However in spite of all of our accomplishments throughout the years, we have never lost sight of the fact that our customers’ success is the only metric by which we measure our own success.  This philosophy is the heart of Micromanipulator and core to our corporate values and is what drives our business.  

Please see our website for more information regarding the Micromanipulator Company and our two outstanding brands.  Leading the line-up is our high performance, efficient Micromanipulator analytical probe stations and accessories designed for both wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing.  Our budget-friendly Mechatronics, while only a few years old, has quickly become a popular choice for system users requiring reliable, economical tools that are easy to use and easy to learn.

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.

Consumables Designed by the Experts

The Micromanipulator Company is pleased to offer our customers not only the best line-up of premium wafer probe stations but one of the most comprehensive selections of consumables on the market.  This range of products allows you to outfit your new probe station to suit both your personal preferences and application or equipment interface requirements as well as stay within budget.

As we have been in the industry for over 60 years, we have learned a thing or two about analytical probing; and right from the start, we have listened closely to our customers in order to develop products that meet their needs.  To ensure optimal performance of our equipment, our consumables include a wide selection of probe holders such as active probe holders and high frequency probe holders as well as ones with integrated tips.  We also carry probe tips in a range of materials and sizes. 

Our Model 72 Series Probe Holders have a malleable 1-4” shaft and a set screw probe tip holder.  They are designed to work with all Micromanipulator manipulators (order separately) and 7-series tips, which are also sold separately.  The 72 series’ lead wire terminates in a circular eye connector with an approximately 1/16 inch (1.6mm) hole for connection to measurement instruments.  The malleable shaft lets you shape it as needed. If you need another length other than the 1 to 4” size available on online, please email us.  

Our 79 Series Coaxial Probe Holders are a coaxially shielded probe holder, which is ideal for measurements of high frequency or low level signals.  They offer a 30″ long signal wire with male coaxial connector for connection to measurement instruments and come in total body lengths of 1-7/8” or 3-1/8”.

Micromanipulator’s 79-6000-TD-03 Kelvin Triaxial Probe Holders have a two tubular body construction that is perfect for applications where platen space is at a premium and contact space is difficult or limited.  The probe holder’s single point eliminates the problem of planarity and contact uniformity as well as the need and expense of two probe holders and two manipulators. Please see our website for more information on our full line of probe holders and probe tips. 


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, accessories and consumables.

Tips for Dealing with Uncontrolled Movement When Probing

At the Micromanipulator Company, we have always based our success on that of our customers. By listening (and learning) to our customers, we have been able to explore and develop solutions to a range of common and sometimes not so common problems encountered during the wafer probing process. 

One such problem is uncontrolled movement that causes the probe to slide or jump off its contact when using a hot stage at extremely elevated temperatures or for CV measurement. (You will find detailed information on this topic in one of Application Notes under our website’s “About” tab.) While likely due to thermal expansion, research has found that for every 100 ºC temperature change, the movement may account for as much as one mil at any given location. On a six or eight-inch wafer, this type of movement may affect your testing results. 

As a way to solve these problems, we offer equipment solutions such as our high compliance 7F probe point. The 7F’s very fine wire tip flexes and is designed to follow a target device as it moves in the X, Y, Z axes. The high temperature, bendable shank and tip offers the largest radius for probe contact as well as the shortest conical taper length to minimize the skating or slipping effect of the probe tip on the wafer site. Using it with a small amount of flexure on the tip and at the near vertical angle of about 80o ± 5o, it is steep enough for the application and still visible under the microscope. 

Micromanipulator works hard to find solutions to application problems and is proud to bring customers the finest equipment on the market for probing small geometries. For your convenience, the 7F Tungsten Cat Whisker Probe Tip is available at our online store. Please visit our website to see our full line of probe tips and probe holders as well as our probe stations and accessories. 

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. 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.

The World’s Most Trusted Manufacturer of Analytical Probing Tools

At the Micromanipulator Company, we understand that our customers need reliable, high-performing tools to develop the innovative products of the future. This is why we proudly produce the market’s best high performance, efficient analytical probe stations and accessories for both wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing. 

While Micromanipulator has been around for more than 60 years, we say that our “history positions us well to continue to be an asset to our customers.” And as to our future – it will see us continuing to address tomorrow’s semiconductor testing needs. As we grow with the industry, we listen and learn from our customers, and our talented R&D team works hard to develop products that meet those needs. No doubt this is why our products have earned a reputation for their quality and precision and are used by the top test labs around the world. 

In addition to updating, improving and developing new products, our goal is to help you find the best probe station for your application. Our extensive website is a good place to start as it is loaded with useful technical specifications regarding performance and our Micromanipulator’s team is also ready to help answer questions. If you are interested in evaluating the performance and capabilities of Micromanipulator’s tools in a real world setting, we encourage you to schedule a visit to our California demonstration facility. 

Our online Request Quotation form is another way to begin the process of finding the best tools for your application. By answering a couple of basic questions including the product category you would like to get a quotation for such as: a wafer probe station, application board probe station, accessories, thermal chuck or product service/support, helps us to serve you better. We also ask about your area of interest: is it failure analysis, wafer level reliability, device characterization, process modeling or process monitoring (i.e. CV)? Additionally are you currently using probing equipment? 

As we design, engineer and manufacture an extensive line of accessories and consumables, you can outfit your probe station to meet your application needs as well as your budget and personal preferences. Contact us to learn more. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field. As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. As part of 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.

For High Frequency Applications, Consider Our Exclusive “WAVE” Series

The Micromanipulator Company prides itself on offering our customers quality products that meet the needs of virtually every application as well as budget.  This includes designing and manufacturing a range of probe positioners/manipulators from an economy model for basic probing needs to our most versatile high-performance model, the WAVE series. 

Regardless of which model you choose, including our budget-wise Model 110, Micromanipulator’s probe positioners are designed to provide seamless system integration with any of our probe stations.   Each is stabilized by either a vacuum base or a magnetic base that sits on the probe station platen and supports the probe holder.  They are available in manual, motorized or programmable versions and guaranteed for 5-years.  Whether it’s an economy model or high-end, you will receive an ergonomic designed product that offers the highest stability on the market and direct leadscrew/leadnut drives. 

We recommend for high frequency applications that you take a look at one of our top-of-the-line multi-versatile “Wave” 100/200 series manipulators.  Available in multiple configurations, the positioner offers up to 200 GHz and comes in a choice of vacuum or magnetic bases to support and stabilize the probe holder.  The WAVE has theta and planarity controls for the alignment of microwave as well as a choice of multi-probe or mini-probe cards including Celadon’s “Versa Tile” and coplanar probes.  Its 5-axis control features X-Y and Z leadscrew-leadnut control. 

Micromanipulator’s WAVE positioners have a theta and planarity range of 4 degrees and provide a resolution of 40 TPI =1.7 µm with maximum travel of 12.7mm (0.5”) for each axis.  The PLF/PLS link arm is also adjustable up to 3 inches.

Most importantly regardless of which manipulator, probe station or accessories you decide to buy, Micromanipulator’s customers know they can trust us to stand behind our products.     Please see our website to learn more about our products or to order from our online store.

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 probe stations and accessories.  

Proudly Manufactured in the USA

Headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, the Micromanipulator Company proudly designs, engineers, and manufactures our exceptional products right here in the USA.   With over 60 years in business and a reputation for being the first name in analytical probing, we have established a significant worldwide presence.   

We got our start by inventing analytical probing in 1956 and through the years have been responsible for pioneering many of the industry’s advancements including the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations.  Our excellent line of probe stations provide the most technologically advanced, non-operator dependent performance on the market.  Furthermore while we have worked hard to expand both our product line as well as our geographic footprint, the one thing that has not changed is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

It has also been a priority of ours to provide customers with the products that allow them to excel in their field.  This has led us to develop probe stations and tools that have a reputation for stability, open, flexible designs, and precise dependable mechanics.  With both our Micromanipulator probe stations and our new economical brand, Mechatronics ACE preconfigured probe stations; system users have more choices than ever to get products that fit their application needs, budget and personal preference. 

While we design, test and manufacture our probe stations at our U.S. facilities, we are able to bring that same level of expertise and resources to produce a broad range of compatible consumables and accessories.  Regardless of whether you chose a system level prober or one of our more economical models, you will find products that support your entire system from manipulators, probe holders and probe tips to thermal chucks, optics and more.  Please visit our website to see our entire line of products proudly produced in the USA and sold worldwide. 

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 visit our website.           

The Industry’s Finest Probe Positioners/Manipulators

Micromanipulator designs and manufactures a wide range of probe positioners, which means it is easy to buy one that meets your application needs, your personal preference and your budget.  Along with offering the highest stability on the market, all of our probe positioners are ergonomically designed and feature direct lead screw-lead nut drives. 

Additionally our probe positioners are stabilized by a vacuum or magnetic base used to support the probe holder.  To ensure that different probe holder shanks can be firmly attached to the manipulator, we include collet shafts with our probe positioners and the appropriate collet with our probe holders.  

One of our most economical manipulators is the Model 110, which offers a low acquisition cost and a small footprint that is designed for easy placement.  The Model 110/210 is a mini-arc style with a resolution of 32 threads per inch (TPI) = 2.2 µm and 10 mm (0.4”) maximum travel along each axis.

In the medium price range, our 450/560 magnetic base or vacuum base manipulators offer customers great flexibility and performance.  The probe positioners even provide a choice of seven possible setup options and positioning adjustments. 

Our premium “Wave” series manipulators feature X-Y and Z lead screw-lead nut control plus theta and planarity controls for alignment of microwave, multi-probe or mini-probe cards (such as Celadon’s“ Versa Tile”).  The Wave series has a resolution of 40 TPI =1.7 µm and 12.7mm (0.5”) maximum travel along each axis.  The Theta and Planarity range is 4 degrees.  

In addition to the introduction of our newest brand, the Mechatronics Ace, we have a line of compatible manipulators.  One example is the Mechatronics ACE left hand or right hand vacuum base manipulator, which is designed for 6-micron geometries.  In the left hand probe positioner, the XYZ controls are forward facing when placed on the left side of the probing setup.  Please visit our ecommerce store to purchase our probe positioners, probe holders and probe tips conveniently online.

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. 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.        

Products & Services that Ensure Your Success

At Micromanipulator it is important to us to provide “Full Life-Cycle Support” that starts from concept, to production, right through to maintenance.  In addition to ensuring each customers is satisfied with their products, our experienced team will help get your system up and running as well as keep it operating at peak performance. 

When you are shopping for our products, Micromanipulator’s engineers are ready to answer any questions you may have about our extensive line of probe stations and accessories.  Once you do buy, you will benefit from our top-quality onsite technical support team.  To make it convenient to contact us, you can do it by phone or through our website using our online form to let us know how we can help.  Depending on your needs, one of our engineers or a sales rep will get back to as soon as possible.  

You will also find on our home page an online “Request a Quotation” form.  This is a great way for us to understand your needs.  When you fill it out, please remember to make note of your preferred contact method and availability.  

Please keep in mind that there is a reason why the semiconductor industry depends on the high quality products of Micromanipulator.  As the world leader in high performance probing since 1956 and an early pioneer in the field, we have continued to produce the tools the industry needs now to develop the products of the future. 

Another reason Micromanipulator remains the go-to-place for quality probe stations and accessories is while our headquarters and engineering and manufacturing facilities are in the U.S., our products are readily available and sold throughout the world.  To learn more about the best products for your needs, please visit our website for contact information and one of our knowledgeable team will get back to you. 

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. 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.        

Why Buy a Micromanipulator Product Over the Competition?

At Micromanipulator, we think knowledge is critical to making good decisions, which is why the more you learn about our company and our products; the easier it will be to make the decision to buy from us.  One of the things that sets us apart from the competition is that throughout our many decades in the business, we have always listened and learned from our customers.  In fact, this is what drives our quest for innovative designs and product development.   

Also Micromanipulator is not a newcomer to the industry.  We have over 60 years of analytic probing experience that has allowed us to successfully provide customers with the state-of-the-art tools they need to develop the products of the future.  One example is our advanced technology that allows system operators to concentrate on their data and not the prober.  Micromanipulator’s “systems approach” to integration additionally includes quality accessories designed for vibration isolation and thermal management along with flexible and open architectures and a choice of materials.   

Now along with an extensive selection of Micromanipulator’s manual, motorized, and semi-automatic probers, we offer our most economical probe stations, the new Mechatronics ACE Systems.  This means customers can choose a probe station for basic probing applications that meets their personal preferences as well as their budget.   Also our accessories are the best on the market and include thermal wafer chucks, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators, DC and RF measurement hardware and more. 

As a Micromanipulator customer, you get the benefit of our worldwide network of service support engineers who offer full system level support services for everything from optics to thermal chucks.  To protect your investment, we offer extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and upgrade paths even for obsolete tools.  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.        

The Model 8060 is an Excellent Value

Micromanipulator is pleased to offer our customers a full line of probe stations that range from our system level probers and semi-automatics, to our high performance manual and general purpose manual probe stations.  With such a large line of probers, we have a wafer probe station for virtually any testing application.  Furthermore, as we design and manufacture an extensive line of options, you can configure your equipment to get exactly what you need.

One high performance manual probe station that continues to be a popular choice among customers is the Model 8060 (150-200mm).  Along with offering the value of efficiency as well as consistent, accurate electrical and mechanical performance, the 8060 is the manual 150-200mm probe station of choice for demanding analytical testing applications across the globe.

It is designed for ease of use in demanding applications such as very low current and voltage probing, sub-micron target probing to the limits of visible optics, and high and low temperature probing.  The highest performance 8060 is also the highest value 200mm analytical prober on the market today.

In addition the prober offers comprehensive accessory support to broaden testing applications such as an integrated environment that supports dark – shielded – dry probing.  It is also hot and cold chuck compatible (field upgradeable).  Other popular accessories include probe card holders, manipulators, unique probe holders, vibration isolation tables, and camera systems.   We also offer light tight enclosures (LTEs).   

You will discover that the low cost of ownership and the price-performance value of the model 8060’s high efficiency features and rugged reliability make it a truly cost-effective answer for high performance analytical probing.  Please visit our website to learn more about this impressive probe station and our other models.  If you have any questions, please give us a call and we will be glad to help. 

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. 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.        

“Systems Approach” to Integration

Micromanipulator’s advanced technology includes taking a “systems approach” to thermal management; vibration isolation; flexible and, open architectures; as well as offering a wide selection of materials.  Our company got its start in 1956 by pioneering many of the advancements in the semi conductor industry, and now more than 60 years later, we are proud to say we are still leading the way.   

 Along with our broad range of probe stations designed to meet the needs of virtually any application, we design, engineer and manufacture a line of exceptional accessories.  All of these products seamlessly integrate with our probe stations and include high-quality microscopes, vibration isolation, thermal chucks, light and noise shields, and manipulators along with DC and RF measurement hardware. 

One example of our accessories is the Light Tight Enclosure (LTE) with Vibration Isolation Table.  It offers the benefit of allowing the probe station be supported on the vibration isolated surface and the light tight enclosure to be mounted on the rigid surface of the table’s guard rails.  Our well-designed product does not disturb the floating vibration isolated surface when the LTE doors are opened as with other such systems.    In addition ours is easy to install and allows for easy removal of the probe station.  

In terms of our manipulators/probe positioners, our selection provides the highest stability available and is designed to meet your application needs as well as personal preference and budget.  All of our manipulators feature direct leadscrew / lead nut drives and ergonomic designs, and range from our economy Model 110 manipulator to the multi-versatile WAVE manipulator.

To guarantee customer success with all of our various high-tech tools, we offer Micromanipulator’s exclusive Full Life-Cycle Support worldwide.   Along with onsite support, our team of engineers is available to answer questions about our probe stations and accessories and will help you get the best products for 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.  Please contact us to find out more about our exceptional line of probe stations and accessories.        

Helpful Guidelines for Successful Low Level Measurements

Micromanipulator wants our customers to succeed, which is why we design high-quality products for a wide range of applications.  We also understand it is important to provide information on each product and to be available to answer our customers’ questions.  For technical details and troubleshooting, we offer a variety of pdfs and Application Notes.   

One of our Application Notes deals with “The Basics of Low Current Probing.”  Included in the comprehensive discussion are common problems users run into with low current probing, and suggestions for how to solve them.  The document summarizes a list of helpful guidelines for successful low level measurements. 

We start by reminding users to pay attention to details as the nature of the very small physical values being observed mean there are a variety of factors that can interfere with the desired measurements.  Micromanipulator’s experts recommend getting into the habit of reviewing and practicing preventive measures to eliminate problems before they occur. 

We also offer a tip on how to diagnose noise sources and to minimize their effects.  Since analog time domain measurement techniques are not readily available for direct observation at femtoampere levels, this can be challenging.  One of our suggestions is to use a parametric tester that is configured to provide a sampled sweep of current versus time with a constant source voltage. 

Another area we discuss is system grounds, shields and connections.  We provide a couple diagrams that show the ideal grounding, shielding and connection scheme for surface to surface and surface to substrate current measurements. 

You will also find information regarding exploit filtering and averaging available in the instrument.  We suggest parametric measurements such as subthreshold and TDDL that lend themselves to filtering and averaging.  In addition our guidelines handle topics such as guarding and settling time, cable isolation and noise, and cleanliness.  See our website to read the full report and to see our full line of high-quality probe stations and accessories. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are leaders in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semi-conductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. Please contact us to learn more about our wide range of probe stations and accessories. 

Highly Experienced “Solutions Engineering”

At Micromanipulator our team is invested in designing, testing and manufacturing a range of probe stations as well as smartly designed consumables and accessories to meet our customers’ every need.  Right from our company’s start, we have measured our success by the success of our customers.  This philosophy is at the heart of Micromanipulator, and core to our corporate values as well as the motivation that drives our business. 

We make a point of actively listening and learning from our customers, and then taking that information to produce the type of creative solutions our customers require.  It is one of the reasons we offer such a large selection of wafer probers ranging from Specialty, Semi-automatic, and High-performance to our General-purpose Manual and Economy Manual models.  It is also why we continue to research and develop our line of exclusive accessories and consumables.

Micromanipulator’s “solutions engineering” is responsible for creating probe stations that place the burden of performance on system operators, allowing them to focus on their data, not the prober.  We also provide the industry with advanced technologies that incorporate a systems approach to integration for thermal management; vibration isolation; flexible, open architectures; and materials selections.   

Our solutions engineering also includes producing the exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chuck that leads the wafer probing industry with the best planarity, lowest noise, and lowest cost.  Our systems support wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees C, and we offer several configurations to fit your application and budget.  Other examples of Micromanipulator listening to customers is realized in our line of high conductance probe tips (HCT) manufactured specifically to increase tip conductance, while at the same time reducing the probe scrub needed by a factor of 5 or more. 

As a customer of Micromanipulator, you will receive support services from our worldwide network of experience engineers who will provide “system level” support for your entire system from optics to thermal chucks.  Check out our website to learn more about how our services and products continue to set us apart from our competitors.      

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.