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.        

The Industry's Best Analytical Tools are Available Globally

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

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

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

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

Meet the Highest Performance Manual 150mm-200mm Wafer Prober on the Market

 At The Micromanipulator Company, we carry a full-line of reliable, precise probe stations that range from the world’s most versatile true system level prober with above and below ambient temperature capabilities to the Mechatronics ACE that offers basic functionality at a low cost.  Our exceptional selection includes semi-automatic, motorized, and manual probers that are designed to meet virtually any application need.  

One example of our expertise is the Model 8030 200mm manual probe station.  As the highest manual performance on the market, it is the perfect combination of efficient use with a consistent, accurate electrical and mechanical performance.  In fact the 6-8” model has gained recognition across the globe 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.    

We also give you plenty of choices to outfit the 8060 to your application needs and personal preferences with our full line of accessories and consumables including a left/right neutral (all controls are at the rear) probe positioner with a vacuum or magnetic base.  We also have an extensive inventory of probe holders such as the malleable Model 72 Series with a 1-4 inch shaft and set screw probe tip holder as well as coaxial, triaxial, high power and Kelvin models.   In addition we have a large selection of quality probe tips.  

Another exclusive product from Micromanipulator is the H1000 series thermal chuck, which leads the wafer probing industry with the best planarity, lowest noise, and lowest cost of ownership.  At Micromanipulator, we are known for our many industry’s “firsts” including the invention of analytical probing way back in 1956.  Please visit our website for more 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 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 and accessories such as probe holders, tips, thermal chucks 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.

Buy Quality Probe Tips Conveniently Online

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

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

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

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

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

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are the leading name in the field. We reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. We offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of probe stations on the market today as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you require. 

Customize Your Probe Station with Innovative Accessories & Consumables

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

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

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

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

At Micromanipulator, we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but are still the top name in the field.  As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. A key part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customers’ satisfaction.  Please contact us to learn more about our wide range of wafer probe stations and accessories.  

Buy from a Company with a Focus on Customer Service and Support!

We think we have learned a thing or two about analytical probing since our company was founded in 1956.  Moreover we attribute much of The Micromanipulator Company’s longevity to the fact that we have always focused on designing products that meet the needs of our customers; and then providing the level of service and support to ensure our products perform as promised. 

One thing that has guided our efforts to support Micromanipulator’s customers is we have always encouraged feedback.  In fact our design selections are based on many of those needs. We have also made it a priority to keep up with the rapidly changing demands of the industry, and in many cases, have been the forerunner of manufacturing just such products to fulfill those demands. 

As a result, we offer some of the most reliable, high-performance probe stations on the market for virtually any wafer testing application.  In addition we have products designed to facilitate optimal probing performances including a wide range of passive probe holders, active probe holders, and high frequency probe holders as well as one of the finest selections of probe tips. 

Whether you need a probe tip for low resistance or low current, high power or high frequency, durability, or high or low temperature contact optimization, you will find it at Micromanipulator.  We also have straight or bent probe holders as well as single unit holders such as our Model 44 that offers a fixed probe tip engineered for high frequency or low level signal testing.

Please contact us if you need more information about any of our products including our excellent selection of probe stations.   Many of our products can now be ordered at our online store including probe holders, probe tips and our economical Mechatronics ACE probe stations. 

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.      

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reliability? High Performance? Low Cost of Ownership?

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

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

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

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

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

Quality Accessories that Seamlessly Integrate with Our Wafer Probe Stations

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome in the New Year with a New Probe Station!

If it has been a while since you have checked out the Micromanipulator Company’s website, you will discover that we are bigger and better than ever. Through our many years in the industry, we have kept to our commitment to produce quality probe stations that meet our customers’ every application need and budget. Our wide inventory not only includes Micromanipulator products but our new brand, Mechatronics. Offering customers a great value, the Mechatronics Ace probe station is ideal for applications that do not require temperature tests, extremely high magnification imaging, or low-level data acquisition. 

If you bought a Micromanipulator probe station several years ago, chances are your needs may have changed or you could benefit from the technology behind our newer models. We recognize this, which is why we offer an active product upgrade and trade-in program. Even one of our used factory-refurbished probe stations (either from the result of someone trading up or one of our demonstration models) may be an upgrade from the prober you are currently using and is available at a significantly reduced price. 

Our impressive line-up of Micromanipulator probe stations include manual, motorized, and semi-automatic models with a range of standard features to suit everyone’s needs. In addition our probe stations are priced to fit a variety of budgets. Add to that our large inventory of quality, exclusive accessories including thermal chucks, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators, and DC and FR measurement hardware. 

In terms of our economy Mechatronics line, it leverages Micromanipulator’s designs and knowhow and expertly fills the need for easy to learn and easy to use probing equipment at industry leading prices. Sold as a preconfigured prober, purchasing Mechatronics products are effortless as you can order the products, including complete systems, through our convenient on-line store. Please visit our website and browse through a selection of quality probe stations. 

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.

Probe Station Equipped with Our Innovative netProbe™ Software

One probe stations worthy of a look for anyone requiring the highest performance semi-automatic is Micromanipulator’s Model P300A 300mm. The probe station not only comes with our revolutionary comprehensive software suite but offers users the best low current, sub-micron & temperature performance. Furthermore the P300A has a standard coaxial chuck and is thermal & triaxial chuck upgradable. 

Our proprietary netProbe™ software offers users robust and intuitive navigation along with an easy-to-install setup. The software suite includes Navigator, Inter-active Video, Memory List, Wafer Map and Setup modules to provide users with full functionality and a whole range of high level features. These include Video Positioning and Snap Alignment, Die to Die and In-Die stepping, and a prober interface that can emulate other station commands. Also the prober’s motorized controls are conveniently placed at the front of the station to allow simple manual control of this semi-automatic station whenever programmability is not needed.

The Navigator module provides users with complete inter-active navigation control of stage, platen, theta and microscope. The Wafer Map module offers programming as well as step and repeat functions. It has complete edit functions that include a choice of coordinate orientation, and stepping through the Wafer Map can be triggered by the software or through an external trigger pulse. 

The Memory module stores locations by coordinates or with the find and save function, and the Memory List lets you move to a location with a simple click or programmability in order to step through all listed locations. The Navigation and setup functions are accessible through the touch-screen, and the data entry is simplified with a pop-up keypad that appears as needed. 

We invite you to take a closer look at our P300A as well as our entire line of exceptional probe stations on our website. Micromanipulator is proud to offer our customers products that are smartly-designed and available in a variety of models and budgets to meet virtually any need. 

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, accessories and consumables.

Why Choose Micromanipulator Products?

The easy answer is that if you need the highest quality tool, whether it is a stock item or custom or more detailed information to ensure your wafer testing is successful, Micromanipulator has the products and expertise to help. Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we have continued to grow with the industries. Today we are proud to have earned a worldwide reputation for developing tools known for both their quality and precision. 

On our website, we provide lots of technical specifications and details regarding each product and the type of applications they are best suited to. In addition printable pdfs highlight the many features of our probe stations including practical information on the dimensions of the equipment. We also design, engineer and manufacture high quality accessories and consumables for seamless integration with our stations. Micromanipulator’s probe card holders, light tight enclosures, thermal chucks, video accessories, and manual / motorized manipulators are competitively priced and state-of-the-art. 

To meet the needs of virtually all wafer testing applications, Micromanipulator probe stations are available in Specialty, Semi-automatic, High-performance, General-purpose Manual, and Economy Manual models. In addition to our exceptional Micromanipulator brand, we recently introduced our Mechatronics ACE Manual Probe Stations, which leverage Micromanipulator designs and know how to provide easy to use and learn probing equipment at industry leading prices.

Please feel confident buying any one of our products as they come with factory warranties and support. Micromanipulator is proud to be an American-based company headquartered in Carson City, Nevada. If you have any questions, please contact our talented engineers via email or give us a call. Join our many customers around the globe who have come to depend on the industry’s most reliable products. 

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, consumables and accessories on the market, visit our website.

Best Probe Stations on the Market for Probing 3mm Wafers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please Contact Us if You Need Custom Tools

To ensure customers can conveniently get their hands on quality Micromanipulator tools, our online store now accepts orders from anywhere in the world.  When you visit our site, you will find a wide assortment of products including coaxial, triaxial and Kelvin (single point dual wire) probe holders, high frequency manipulators, probe tips, and more.  We also sell our new brand, Mechatronics, through our online store. 

If you do not find a probe holder that fits your needs, please email or call us and we will be glad to discuss the parameter of your application and to assist you with your order.  For example, while our Model 75 Series probe holders come in a wide range of standard options, it can also be customized.  These general purpose, single wire probe holders are available for 6000 series probe stations, or 4000/8000 (200mm) through 9000/300 (300 mm) series stations. The Model 75 FPC versions are designed for use with fixed position probe cards.   The model 75 will accept all Model 7 disposable probe points.

For probe tips, browse through our wide selection of already engineered tips, or to meet your exact specifications, take a look at our customized options that are available for a nominal setup charge.  From choices including Dumet, high temperature, Tungsten and gold tip, Micromanipulator is the leading supplier of analytical probe tips to semiconductor and OEM markets worldwide. With our large selection of probe tips (we have more than 90), it means whether you need low resistance, high power, low current, high frequency, durability, high or low temperature contact optimization, we have it. 

To see our full inventory of products, please visit our website.  There you will find lots of useful information and specifications regarding each product as well as contact information to speak directly to an engineer. 

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.           

Get the Technical Support You Need

Our success in the industry lies in the fact that we do not just design and manufacture the broadest range of probe stations and compatible accessories and consumable, but we also provide “Full Life-Cycle Support.”  With a global reach that now includes countries throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South American, we have sales reps and engineers stationed throughout our service areas to provide customers with sales and technical support.   On our website, you will find contact information and links to your area’s providers. 

Micromanipulator’s Full Life-Cycle Support starts at conception and continues with production, right through to maintaining your equipment to ensure you get optimal performance from your system.  This means our team is here to help you put together the best products for your testing application and see it is outfitted with the right accessories and consumables. 

Our experienced engineers are available to answer questions regarding our products and to provide on-going support.  Furthermore when you buy your tools from Micromanipulator, we help you protect your investment by offering extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs, and upgrade paths even for obsolete tools.

To get to know us better, please visit our website and discover the innovative technologies that go into each and every one of our products.   We are proud to offer probe stations that remove the “burden of performance” from system users, and allow them to focus on the data, not the prober.  Also you will find that we take a “systems approach” to integration with: vibration isolation, thermal management, and flexible, open architectures as well as materials selections.  And remember, if you cannot find what you are looking for talk to one of our engineers.   

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

The Most Economical Solution for Probing Basic Applications

Micromanipulator is pleased to introduce a brand new line of economical, efficient probe stations.  The Mechatronics ACE prober is ideal for customers who need a tool for probing basic applications and is designed to allow users to intuitively and easily learn the system.  It also offers a range of innovative features.

The line currently includes several preconfigured Mechatronics ACE models that come with everything you need to get started.  These dependable probe stations offer the best value with their low cost of ownership and effortless operation.  The Mechatronics probers are also easy to set up and use.  Furthermore, even though our new line is budget friendly, we have leveraged all of Micromanipulator’s extensive expertise and designs to ensure users an efficient performance for basic probing applications.

In addition the preconfigured packaged probe stations can be conveniently ordered through our ecommerce store.  Moreover if you want to configure a Mechatronics probe station to meet your specifications, we make it easy to do so by offering a broad range of accessories including manipulators, microscopes, probe holders, and probe tips.

One example of our brand new line is the Mechatronics ACE Binocular Scope probe station that supports 3” to 6” (75-150mm) wafers (small pieces with Vac Puc accessory).   Featuring a binocular stereo zoom microscope, the ACE probe station’s specifications include a 6″ (150mm) x 6″ (150mm) X, Y, Quick 90 degree theta rotation detent with ergonomically controls located outside the station platen footprint.   The probe station is nickel plated and fixed and supports up to 10 magnetic or vacuum base manipulators.

Please visit our website to learn more about the new Mechatronics as well as our Micromanipulator probe stations.  If you have further questions, do not hesitant to give us a call.

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 Experts Explain “Proven Techniques for Thermal Probing”

The goal of the Micromanipulator Company is to provide the semiconductor industry with the cutting-edge tools they need to develop the products of the future.  Our high-quality products allow our customers to focus on the data, not on the performance of the prober.   

In addition we provide specifications and details regarding what type of applications our products are best suited for as well as how to get the most out of our tools.  One important resource is our Application Notes that discuss in detail a myriad of common application problems encountered by users along with information on how to most effectively use Micromanipulator’s products.       

A prime example is our Application Note titled; Proven Techniques for Thermal Probing that provides expert recommendations for customers that use a hot stage for elevated temperature probing or CV Measurement.   A common problem of this type of probing is the uncontrolled movement that can cause the probe to slide or jump off its contact resulting in a movement of up to one mil at any location on a six or eight-inch wafer.  Along with thoroughly discussing and analyzing the causes and effects of these kinds of problems, we offer effective equipment solutions. 

In addition to exploring the problem of movement of a device under the probe and the probe point due to thermal expansion, we give you solutions for maintaining probe contact during temperature stressing of wafers.  This includes discussing the merits of several of our probe holders and the advantages of each one.  Our primary advice is “a little technique can go a long way” when it comes to probing all forms of small geometries, and that with a little experimenting, operators will find the most suitable probing angle and/ or technique.   

We encourage you to visit our website and read through our complete hot stage probing techniques.  Finally if you still have questions, please give us a call as we not only manufacture our probe stations, accessories, and consumables, but we design and engineer them to meet our customers’ needs.     

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on.  Part of our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to customer satisfaction. Along with offering one of the best selections of probe stations on the market today, we also have all of the consumables, accessories and on-site support you need.        

Quality Manipulators Now Available at Our E-commerce Store

If it has been a while since you last visited Micromanipulator’s website, you may be unaware that we now have an e-commerce store that makes it easier than ever for our customers to buy their consumable and accessory products.  Along with probe tips, probe holders, and other products, you will find a wide selection of our quality manipulators.

All of our manipulators including our most economical models feature direct leadscrew-leadnut drives, ergonomic design and the highest stability available in the marketplace.  The 110 and 210 models are a mini-arc style with a resolution of 32 threads per inch (TPI) = 2.2 µm and a 10 mm 10 mm (0.4”) max travel along each axis.   The 450 and 550 models, also a mini-arc style, have a resolution of 100 TPI =0.7 µm (450/550) and a 6.4 mm (0.25”) max travel for each axis.   

Our e-commerce store additionally offers manipulators in a recti-linear style design with models 525 and 2525.  The 525 has a resolution of 100 TPI =0.7 µm and 200 TPI =0.35 µm for the 2525.  Both manipulators have a 12.7mm (0.5”) maximum travel along each axis. 

Currently Micromanipulator’s online store does not offer our “Wave” series manipulators but it is still available and can be purchased directly from us.  Our Wave manipulators feature X-Y and Z leadscrew-leadnut control plus theta and planarity controls for alignment of microwave, multi-probe, or mini-probe cards (such as Celadon’s “Versa Tile”).  The theta and planarity is provided through PLF and PLS Link arms that are purchased separately. 

Please visit our website for more information regarding our products as well as to order your consumable and accessory products at our e-commerce store.  If you have any questions, please give us a call.    

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.        

Wafer Chucks with the Broadest Temperature Range on the Market

The Micromanipulator Company has a reputation throughout the world for innovation and high-quality products.  Our customers feel confident purchasing from us as they know we stand behind our products and will still be around for many years in the future to help out with any problems.   

Our team proudly provides the semiconductor industry with the state-of-the-art products it needs in order to develop the products of tomorrow.  By listening and learning from our customers, Micromanipulator’s probe stations as well as our accessories and consumables are the products system users trust to serve their needs.   

One product that is a perfect example of our innovative thinking is Micromanipulator’s advanced thermal wafer chuck systems.  Regardless of which one of our probe stations you purchase, our wafer chucks are designed as part of the comprehensive system integration with features that include a rapid heating up and cooling down.  Our thermal chucks minimize expansion into the probes and heat radiation into the stage to help prolong the prober life.  Micromanipulator’s chucks also maintain incredible planarity over temperature changes with our Frictionless Kinematic Mount.   

Designed to support wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees, our wafer chuck systems have a choice of AC and DC heating power supply.  If you do not require chuck noise in the femtoamp level and need fast heating, our recommendation is to go with an AC heating supply.  The DC power supply is for applications that need to achieve the lowest level measurements.  Furthermor, Micromanipulator’s quality hot chucks are designed to support 150 to 300 mm wafers in either coaxial or triaxial configurations. 

For the best planarity, lowest noise and lowest cost of ownership, we proudly offer our customers the exclusive H1000 series thermal chuck.  Along with having several configurations to meet your application and budget needs, all control options will work with our specialized thermal chuck.  From our most economical C1000 simple heat exchange (HE) option for above ambient testing to our high performance HC1000 system that can handle testing for temperatures as low as -65 degrees C., Micromanipulator has it.  Please see our website for more information.   

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.