Meet Our Proprietary, Exclusive Thermal Chucks

 

The Micromanipulator Company is proud of the fact that the semiconductor industry has trusted us for 65 years to design, engineer and manufacture all of the tools they count on. Our extensive history and expertise allows us to be a huge asset in our customers’ success today; as we look forward to addressing tomorrow’s semiconductor testing needs for many years to come.  

So why buy a Micromanipulator thermal chuck?  Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that we have been manufacturing thermal chuck systems for more than 40-years!  In fact our background includes not only pioneering the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations, but we continue to lead the industry with the broadest available temperature range and the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance available on the market today. 

Features of the Micromanipulator H1000 Thermal System include the best planarity at temperature, a sputter platinum surface, and the best isolation at temperature.  Configurations include Coaxial, Triaxial, and High Power.  It is host programmable and offers probe station or stand-alone capabilities.  The H1000 is ambient to:  400°C;   0° to 400° C;   -65° to 400° C.

Highlights also include fast ramp rates, and a cooled radiator that improves safety and stage integration.  Our thermal chucks are upgradeable as your needs change and support 150 to 300 mm wafers in coaxial or triaxial configurations.  Choose an AC heating supply for fast heating when chuck noise in the femtoamp level is not needed, or a DC heating supply to achieve the very lowest level measurements.  In addition there are three cooling options.  The most economical is the C1000 simple heat exchanger (HE) cooling for high (above ambient) testing and offers rapid cool down of the chuck after a heat cycle is finished. The C1000 zero degree option is for testing to zero degrees C.  The third choice is the HC1000 high performance cooling system to test at temperatures down to -65 degrees C.

While headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, our products are readily available to customers across the globe.  We have sale centers located throughout the USA, Canada and Mexico as well as Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.  Therefore regardless of your location, we have area sales reps available to help you purchase our high-quality products.  Contact us to learn more.  

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. Check out our website for more details on our thermal chucks, probe stations, probe holders & tips, and probe positioners.        

Micromanipulator's 3mm Semi-automatic Probers

 The Micromanipulator’s high performance 300mm, semi-automatic P300A and P300L probe stations offer the industry’s best low current, sub-micron & temperature performances along with a standard coaxial chuck that is upgradable to a thermal and triaxial chuck.   Features include leadscrew – leadnut stage and platen drives; and a large magnetic stainless steel platen with plenty of room for multiple manipulators and/or a probe card as well as a removable wedge for easy loading and sample access.  The high stability microscope bridge supports all high resolution, long-working distance microscopes.  

In addition programmable axes are also controllable via our netProbe7 software that is included and offers users robust and intuitive navigation along with an easy-to-install setup.  It includes Setup modules, extensive GUI featuring Navigation, Wafer Map, Sub-die and Video applications and Router app for GPIB connectivity to provide users with full functionality and a whole range of high level features.  

The Navigator module gives users complete inter-active navigation control of stage, platen, theta alignment, pattern recognition and microscope.  The Wafer Map module offers programming as well as step and repeat functions.  Also the prober’s motorized controls are conveniently placed at the front of the station to allow simple manual control of the semi-automatic station whenever programmability is not needed. Moreover if your application requirements change, we can move you into a fully automatic probe station if needed.

With the P300A and P300L, you will get drivers for popular testers from companies such as Keysight, Keithley, and LabVIEW.  The probers are configurable for DE, R, Microwave, and high power applications.  They may also be configured with a local dry / shielded / dark environment “Top Hat” for low level or low temperature, frost free probing.  In addition three temperature ranges are supported:

• Ambient (room temperature) to 300C 

• 0C to 300C

• -55C to 300C

Please visit our website for more information on our semi-automatics as well as our manual and motorized models.  We pride ourselves on offering tools for virtually any application or budget and our accessories include probe positioners, thermal chucks, probe holders and more.  We look forward to hearing from you.  

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 learn more about our wide range of probe stations as well as thermal chucks, probe holders and tips, probe positioners and more.

Micromanipulator Makes it Easy to Get the Ideal System

 At The Micromanipulator Company, we strive to provide customers with the tools they need from a broad inventory of stock items or customized ones; along with all the detailed information and expertise to ensure accurate test results.  Our long history includes not only inventing analytical probing way back in 1956 but continuing to grow alongside the industries we serve.  Today our products have a worldwide reputation for reliability, quality and precision.   

To ensure you get the perfect system for your application and your personal preferences; our talented team is ready to help.  In addition our website provides technical specifications and information on each product and the applications they are best suited to.  We also provide printable pdfs and brochures that highlight the many features of our probe stations such as the configurable temperature ranges to practical information like actual dimensions of the equipment.  

For outfitting your probe station, we engineer and manufacture top-of-the-line accessories and consumables that seamlessly integrate with our probers and enhance system capabilities.  These include probe card holders, light tight enclosures, thermal chucks for -65C to 400C testing, video accessories, and manual / motorized probe positioners all competitively priced.  Along with our Micromanipulator brand, we offer Mechatronics ACE Manual probe stations for basic probing functionality, which leverage Micromanipulator expertise and designs, are easy to use and learn, and available at industry leading prices.

 

As a Micromanipulator customer, you will enjoy a consultative sales experience backed by our seasoned Micromanipulator engineering staff, assuring convenient, efficient system configurations for critical probing applications. You can also feel confident purchasing our products as they come with factory warranties and backed by the Micromanipulator name.  As a proud American-based company headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, customers around the globe have come to depend on the industry’s most reliable products.   If you have any questions, please contact our talented engineers via email or give us a call.  

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 the best selection of probe stations and accessories on the market including your choice of a probe positioner, probe holder, or thermal chuck, please visit our website.

Take a Look at Our Patented 2210-LS

 When you visit The Micromanipulator Company’s LinkedIn page, you will find a video of our state-of-the-art 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station.  As the world’s most versatile probe station, the patented 2210 is a micron level probe station designed for testing application boards, chips or individual die with temperature.  In addition it can be used just as easily to test traditional wafers.  

By marrying the probe station to an application board, benefits include high magnification imaging, high resolution probe placement and temperature capability.  Its flexible design allows you to customize your station for most any analytical probing scenario such as double-sided probing, magnetic stimulation and atmospheric as well as high voltage and high frequency.  

The 2210’s two stainless steel platens glide easily toward your sample and are simply locked into place during testing.  Along with accommodating vacuum or magnetic probe positioners, it offers easy access to cable connectors for ideal data acquisition.  The built-in vibration isolation ensures your data is not wrongly influenced.  

Users will also appreciate the intuitive sample window that lets you change your test area while maintaining the dark and dry environment even while testing below ambient.   The microscope has the same ease of movement as it travels the entire sample area.  Moreover if you need dual sided visualizing and probing, just ask and we can help you.  

The model 2210-LS additionally offers a patented thermal chamber, which envelops your device with precision; and lets you test in its complete operational mode.   While we offer an 18” x 18” thermal chamber with temperature ranges from -40°C to 125°C, if your needs extend beyond these parameters, let us know as we are happy to discuss other solutions.  Please visit our website to learn more about the 2210-LS Model as well our other high-quality probe stations, chucks, probe holders and tips, probe positioners 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. We offer a wide selection of probe stations and accessories to outfit your probe station including a probe holder, chuck, and probe positioner to suit your budget and preference.

Analytical Probing Tools to Meet All of Your Testing Needs

To address the huge growth within the automotive, mobile communications and other industries in RF and microwave devices, The Micromanipulator Company has continued to develop and manufacture products configurable for DC, RF, Microwave, and High Power applications.  We offer efficient analytical probe stations for both wafer level and decapsulated packaged part probing in upgradeable high performance manual systems capable of high speed and low current measurements as well as semiautomatic systems designed for effortless production of statistically significant data sets.

In addition our extensive line of accessories is designed to enhance system capabilities and includes thermal chucks for -65C to 400C testing, sub-micron probe positioners equipped with high performance probe heads, and probe holders and tips to meet every user’s preference and testing needs.  To assist your selection, one of our seasoned engineers will help you put together the perfect system equipped with your choice of thermal chuck, probe positioner, probe holder and probe tips.  

For technical specifications regarding our probe stations’ performances, we wish to direct you to our website.  Moreover our Micromanipulator’s team is also ready to help answer questions.  If you would like pricing information, use our online Request Quotation form or request information from our online Chat Line to speak directly to one of our engineers.   

The Micromanipulator Company is proud of the fact that our products are used by the top test labs around the world.  We believe our history positions us to be an asset to our customers, and our future will see us continuing to address tomorrow’s semiconductor testing needs.  Our entire team is committed to growing with the industry, listening to our customers, and learning from them as we work toward developing products to meet those needs.  Please contact us to learn more. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field.  As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on.  As part of the company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction.  Visit our website to see our extensive line of analytical tools including thermal chucks, probe holders and tips, and probe positioners.

A Modular Probe System that is Every Device Capable

For the past 60+ years, The Micromanipulator Company’s priority has been to deliver the tools our customers need to create the products of tomorrow.  This kind of thinking has resulted in another highly revolutionary probe station, the patented VERSA probe system, which is the most versatile probing system on the market.  Not only is it the only system that can probe all your devices in any configuration at above and below ambient temperature but do it frost free with ease and efficiency.  

The VERSA Probe system’s versatility makes it ideal for wafer and individual die probing, thermal probing, and packaged parts & package parts on boards probing of wafers up to 300mm.  It probes hot and cold for full wafers/pieces, packaged chips, and board mounted devices and is above and below ambient capable (frost free).  

VERSA’s many features include supporting all optical microscope options and allows for quick, painless positioning of wafers under the optics.  It also supports 200mm wafer temperature testing up to 400C (300mm = 300C) and all wafer level tests including DC, RF, mmW, high power and more. 

Another benefit of the system is an open platform and flexible device placement that allows efficient management of cabling, holding needs, and other setup requirements.  VERSA’s ability to easily support both very large and small samples with exceptional optical performance and mechanical stability means users successfully probe the smallest devices, including small FIB pads.  Additionally it supports both a magnetic and vacuum based probe positioner.   

With its versatility, temperature capabilities, easy assembly, and engineered stability, Micromanipulator’s patented VERSA is a great value and fast becoming the tool of choice in every lab across the globe.  Visit our website for contact information and let us help you configure a system that meets your testing needs and budget.   

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.  Contact us to learn more about our full line of probe stations and accessories including which thermal chuck and probe positioner meets your needs.

Comprehensive Service from Design to Manufacturing to Onsite Support

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

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

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

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

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

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field. As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. As part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction. Contact us if you would like help to put together a probe station with a compatible probe positioner, thermal chuck, and probe holder of your choice.

Looking for Affordable Solutions for Probing Basic Applications?

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

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

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

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

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are the leading name in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. Visit our website for the most comprehensive range of probe stations and accessories including a probe positioner with the highest stability available on the market and much more.

Our Specialty Probe Stations

The Micromanipulator Company offers the industry’s widest range of probe stations as well as the most versatile - the patented 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station and the patented VERSA Modular Probe System. Both are designed to change into the probe system you need in any given moment and provide wafer level probe capability right through to board level testing to make post tape-out product testing easier than ever.

The Model 2210-LS is the world’s most versatile, true system probe station that offers above and below ambient temperature capabilities. The test board (application, system, development, etc.) compatible probe station provides state-of-the-art features that include: Probe decapsulated IC’s, wafers, and large boards, all at temperature; -40C to 125C configurable; Integrated vibration isolation platform; and Customization – such as: Double Sided Probing & Magnetic Stimulation. Users will love the fact that it lets you trace and analyze issues that manifest only in the actual end application environment faster, easier and with a whole lot less trouble than ever possible before. 

The newest Micromanipulator addition to our specialty probe stations is the VERSA Modular Probe System, which is based on the versatility of the 2210LS. Features include customized thermal options, hot and cold (frost free), and an integrated vibration isolation platform. It also can be used as an optical inspection platform. The modular design allows for all device testing including: Backside & Double Sided; High-power, DC, high frequency, & mmW; High-speed signal acquisition; and Test wafers, boards, pieces, packaged parts, & individual die, all at temperatures.

We encourage you to take a look at our website to see the complete specifications and details regarding these two exceptional examples of Micromanipulator’s innovation and expertise. In addition as we continue to develop new products, we have probe stations for virtually any testing application. Also check out our excellent selection of accessories and consumables including thermal chucks, holders, probe positioners 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 holders & tips, thermal chucks, and probe positioners on the market, please see our website.

Our Decades of Experience has Led to Extensive Areas of Expertise

With over 60 years of developing analytical probing tools for the semiconductor industry, the Micromanipulator Company has continued to expand our areas of expertise.  If you are looking for high-quality wafer probes and accessories, we encourage you to take a look at our products.  Micromanipulator’s vast experience and corporate values translate into confidence in purchasing from us, and most importantly, customer satisfaction.   

Our expertise includes offering innovative solutions for leading-edge applications ranging from low current to high speed testing.  Micromanipulator has developed products for low current/low noise measurement; failure analysis; high and low temperature characterization; and device reliability analysis – Interconnect, EM, HCI, Charge Pumping, NBTI, PBTI, and TDDB.  You will also find tools for high speed digital analysis, high frequency up to 200GHz, C-V measurements, sub-micron probing, ESD wafer level testing, laser cutting and high power device analysis.
 
Micromanipulator’s knowledgeable engineers are more than happy to answers questions, just email or give us a call; or check out our online Application Notes as they too provide lots of information.  Note topics include: Proven Techniques for Thermal Probing, Low Current Probing Basics, CV Probing, Identifying Low Current Probing Problems and more. 

For example, the Low Current Probing Basics’ note is a “primer for beginners and a refresher for those experienced in making low current measurements.”  It goes into the fundamentals of making low current (femtoampere level) measurements using a wafer probe station. From our Proven Techniques for Thermal Probing note, the discussion revolves around “Hot Stage Probing Techniques” and offers equipment solutions for the causes and effect problems commonly encountered.   

So along with providing all of the quality tools you need for your success, we also provide answers.  Visit our website for contact information and extensive details on our products. At Micromanipulator, we have been working with and learning from our customers since 1956, and consider ourselves to be a partner in their success.

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are the leading name in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. Visit our website for a wide range of probe stations, and use our online store to shop for accessories as well as our economical Mechatronics ACE wafer probes.         

Confused as to Which Analytical Probing Tools are Best for Your Needs?

At the Micromanipulator Company, we recognize that our job is to produce the state-of-the-art tools our customers need to successfully develop the innovative products of the future.  If you are new to our company, we encourage you to visit our website to take a look at our large selection of probe stations and compatible accessories and consumables. 

Using our convenient product finder guide along the left-hand side of the website, you will be able to narrow down your search options.  If you need a probe station, we have them sorted by system control type - manual (4), motorized (3), and semi-automatic (3) as well as by systems from <200mm to our System Level/Package Part. You will also find probers sorted by system capabilities and value considerations.  If you need Accessories, you will be directed to an inventory of probe tips, probe holders, manipulators, hot chucks and more.  

However, while our comprehensive website is loaded with technical details and specifications, we know you may still have questions regarding which products best match your application needs, personal preferences, and perhaps most importantly, your budget, This is where our expert engineers come in as they are ready to answer any questions you may have and will help put together a complete system that addresses all of your needs.  

To contact us, our phone number (both a U.S. and toll-free number) is on our website.  You are welcome to give us a call or go to our “Contact Us” page where you will find contact information for general information, sales, and service information as well as where to buy Micromanipulator or Mechatronics products.  You can also use our link to send a message with your contact info and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  

If you already have an idea of the products you are interested in and would like a quote, use our “Request a Quotation” page.  Please add your preferred contact method and availability to make it easier for us to touch base with you. The team at Micromanipulator looks forward to hearing from you!

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 semiconductor 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.         

Our Manual Probe Stations Offer Excellent Value & Performance

If price-performance and cost-of-ownership is something you are looking for, please check out the Micromanipulator Company’s exceptional line of manual wafer probe stations.  Whether you choose from one of our high performance manuals, general purpose or economy models, these probers provide system users with reliable, stable probing performances and flexible designs.  In addition you will find one for most testing requirements. 

All of our products are built with precise, dependable mechanics, and offer standard options so you can customize your station to meet your measurement equipment interface requirements, your personal preferences, and your budget.   Several of our manual probe stations are upgradeable and designed to grow with your application such as our Model 450PM 150mm-200mm. The station is configurable for DC, RF, microwave and high power applications as well as configurable from ambient (room temperature) to 400c.  

The design of our 450PM is built on that of our very popular Model 4060, and given its application coverage and flexibility options, it is not surprising that it has become one of the most requested probe station for budget-conscious testing labs across the globe.  Upgrade options for the 450PM include thermal chuck systems for ambient to 400c and high resolution optic and optics positioning.  In addition the prober is upgraded to efficiency enablers and its probe card hardware.

Please keep in mind that Micromanipulator’s accessories and consumables are designed with the same level of attention to detail and expertise as our probe stations.  All of our products integrate seamlessly with our wafer probes and include quality accessories such as vibration isolation tables, camera systems, microscopes, light and noise shields, manipulators, and DC and RF measurement hardware.  We also manufacture a full line of passive probe holders, active probe holders, high frequency probe holders and probe tips. 

If you need further help, our engineers are ready to provide assistance and are just a call away.  Please visit our website for contact information. 

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

Need Help Finding the Best Probe Station for Your Needs?

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

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

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

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

When you buy from us, you receive the benefit of a worldwide network of service support engineers that provide full system level support services on everything from optics to thermal chucks.  In addition we help you protect your investment by offering extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and upgrade paths even on obsolete tools.

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field.  As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. As part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction.  Please contact us to learn more about quality probe stations, accessories and consumables from one of the world’s leading test probe manufacturers.         

Doing C-V Measurements? Our Tools Ensure a Highly Accurate Test Environment

Capacitance-Voltage measurement or C-V is a probing technique which varies the voltage in order to measure the capacitance. Historically C-V has been used to detect mobile ion contamination in oxide, which takes the form of sodium ions. The problem in the past has been dealing with extremely mobile sodium that was known to migrate within the device structure. This resulted in many devices passing the final test in the factory to fail in the field. Since 1970, the Micromanipulator Company has been the leader in supporting semiconductor professionals who perform C-V measurements.

The Micromanipulator Company’s turnkey solution provides a highly accurate test environment for C-V measurements. Our Model 8060 (150-200mm) manual analytical probe station is an excellent base or foundation for quality test results. It is designed for ease of use in demanding applications including very low current and voltage probing, high and low temperature probing and sub-micron target probing to the limits of visible optics. By combining the value of efficient use with the confidence of a consistent, accurate electrical and mechanical performance, it has become the manual 150/200mm probe station of choice for demanding analytical test professionals around the world.

As with all of our probe stations, the Model 8060 has a wide range of accessories and consumables that were expertly designed to allow our users to be successful with C-V testing applications. One accessory is our exclusive Micromanipulator’s H1000 Thermal System that offers a single chuck with a temperature range from –65 degrees C to 400 degrees C. The H1000 is specifically guarded to protect the prober from radiating heat down into the body of the station, and the cooling fluid hoses feature self-sealing, quick disconnects to prevent any fluid leakage. Additionally the chuck’s plumbing is entirely contained within the footprint of the 8060. 

Visit our website or reach out to one of our engineers to learn more the state-of-the-art products we offer to help you get the most accurate C-V measurement testing results. Our team is ready to help. 

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.

Micromanipulator – A Name You Trust!

In today’s marketplace, it is tough to make a go of it, and as such, there are not all that many companies that have been in business for as long as Micromanipulator. In 2016, the Micromanipulator Company not only proudly celebrated 60 years in business but has continued our tradition of setting industry standards. 

If you are wondering what lies behind our success; the answer is leading-edge technology, precision-engineered products and a laser-sharp focus on customer service and support. In fact, part of our philosophy has always included the belief that our success is based on the success of our customers. 

Micromanipulator’s extraordinarily talented team has continued to deliver products that allow our customers to produce the innovations of the future. Starting in 1956 with the invention of analytical probing, we have proudly produced many industry firsts including pioneering the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations. Then we introduced the broadest temperature range and the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance available on the market. 

We have also been proud to deliver to our customers a system approach that removes the “burden of performance” on users and lets them focus on their data, not the prober. Moreover customers can outfit their prober to meet the demands of their application with vibration isolation, thermal management, and materials selections as well as flexible, open architectures. Our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chucks not only provides the best planarity and lowest noise but also offers the lowest cost of ownership. Micromanipulator’s accessories include high-quality microscopes, light and noise shields, vibration isolation, DC and RF measurement hardware and a line of manipulators. 

Finally we provide our customers with a broad range of tools we proudly stand by and back up with warranties and professional full system level support. So if reliability and high performance from an industry leader sounds like a good investment, please visit our website or contact us for assistance. 

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

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.

Great Deal on a Factory Refurbished Station!

The Micromanipulator Company is offering a factory refurbished P200L Semi-automatic Probe Station for sale. The probe station provides the best value on a semi-automatic and allows users to incrementally upgrade the automation. It comes equipped with a standard coaxial chuck but is thermal & triaxial chuck upgradable. 

The reliable P200L is designed for a wide range of testing applications and has standard features such as a single-point ground and integrated thermal chuck plumbing. In addition to the leadscrew – leadnut stage and platen drives, it has a stainless steel platen with a removable front wedge as well as a high stability microscope bridge, which supports all high resolution, long-working distance microscopes. 

The probe station also provides system users with a versatile controller that supports USB, GPIB, and RS-232 communications (configured with proper options). The budget-friendly P200L additionally provides a motorized and programmable stage X-Y and platen (Z), and an optional microscope. For those times when programmability is not required, it offers joystick control for quick and easy intuitive operation of the station stage, platen and microscope when configured. 

You will find the P200L is the station of choice for a high performance, full capability and cost-effective 200 mm semi-automatic probe station, and the opportunity to get a refurbished model is an excellent deal. Furthermore we stand behind all of our refurbished probe stations and tools, which come with warranties and full support. Please visit our website to learn more about our other refurbished probe stations as well as the rest of our line. Micromanipulator has proudly been serving the semiconductor industry for more than 60 years and look forward to helping you find the right tools! Please call or email us with any questions. 

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

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed with Every On-line Purchase!

While the Micromanipulator Company now offers an online store, we want you to know we are still as committed as ever to excellent customer service and want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchases. Whether you buy a product from Micromanipulator or from our new brand, Mechatronics, we proudly stand behind our products. 

If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with an online purchase, we ask that you send the like new, originally packaged product back to us within 14 days of receipt. Once we receive the item, we will issue a credit (minus shipping and a small 15% restocking fee) that can be used toward a Micromanipulator or Mechatronics product within 6-month of the return. 

Micromanipulator also wants you to know our products are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for up to one year for Micromanipulator brands, and 90-days for Mechatronics brands, from the date of shipment. Please note consumable products such as probe tips are excluded from such warranties. Also warranties do not cover damage from negligence, misuse, dropping/impact, tampering, exposure to corrosive substances, normal wear and tear, or failure to do proper maintenance. In the unlikelihood that you do need to take advantage of our warranty, we will repair or replace the equipment at our factory in Carson City, Nevada. 

Change your mind about an order? We will gladly cancel an online order if it has not already shipped. Just give us a call or email us. You will be charged a cancellation fee of 25% of the purchased price of the item or items to the credit card used for the online purchase. Please see our website for the full terms and conditions regarding online purchases and instructions for returning a product under warranty from the USA or outside the USA. 

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 probe stations and accessories.

Probe Stations Recommended for Hot/Cold Applications

When Micromanipulator says we have the best selection of tools for virtually any application, we are not kidding. For example we offer eight, high-quality probe stations ideal for hot/cold applications. Starting with the premium 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station, which is capable of probing wafers up to 300mm, it offers independent platens and scope travel across the entire station. The 2210-LS also comes with a large vibration isolated open stage as well as a patent pending thermal chamber system. 

Another excellent probe station for hot/cold probing is the 450PM General Purpose Manual. Built with your budget and application in mind, the station is a great value as it is designed to grow with your application. The 450PM offers a stable, reliable probing performance, and while equipped with a coaxial chuck, it is thermal and triaxial chuck upgradable. The design of the 450PM is based on the popular 4060. 

The balanced, manual Model 4060 probe station is yet another option for hot/cold probing and offers system users high magnification and stability and a quick platen lift. While a coaxial chuck is standard, it too is thermal and triaxial chuck upgradable and has lots of compatible accessories available. 

Micromanipulator’s best values in our semi-automatic stations are our P200L Semi-Automatic Probe Station and P300L Semi-Automatic Probe Station. Both offer automation that can be incrementally upgraded. Low current ready, the probers are built with your application and budget in mind. 

Does your hot/cold application require high performance? We recommend taking a look at the Model 8060, our highest performance manual that features sub-micron positioning and fA resolution. Along with a quick lift platen, it is designed 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. The 8060 is thermal and triaxial chuck upgradeable. 

Please visit Micromanipulator’s website to find out more about our probe stations designed for hot/cold probing and other applications as well as our quality consumables and accessories. If you have any questions, please contact us. 

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.

Can't Find What You're Looking For?

While the Micromanipulator website has been specifically designed to be user-friendly and answers lots of frequently asked questions regarding our products, we know customers may still want some help. If after browsing through our products, you have further questions on or need help putting together a system, we invite you to give one of our engineers a call or send us an email. 

As we design, engineer and manufacture our products in the USA at our Carson City, NV headquarters, our knowledgeable engineers and sales reps are ready to answer questions or put together a quote. If you visit our “Contact Us” page, you will find contact information for general information, sales, and service information as well as where to buy Micromanipulator or Mechatronics products. You can also use our link to send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

On our “Request Quotation” page, we ask that you fill out the provided form as completely as possible. In addition be sure to let us know your preferred contact method and availability if applicable. 

We also have added a convenient product finder guide along the left-hand side of website. Just pick a category such as Accessories, and you will get a full list of probe tips, probe holders, manipulators, hot chucks and more. Within each product, we provide a description of the technical specifications along with suitable applications. For example our 79-6000-R-03 Coaxial Probe Holder requires a manipulator (order separately) and is designed to work with all Micromanipulator manipulators and 7-series tips (order separately). The straight body is designed to be used with stations that have the wafer chuck above the platen (Micromanipulator models 6000, 6150, 6200, and 6640 probe stations).

If you are on the market for state-of-the-art semiconductor tools that will allow you to develop the products of the future, we encourage you to visit Micromanipulator’s website. We have a reputation throughout the world for offering the highest quality & precision. 

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 semiconductor 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.