Our Current List of Used Probe Stations

We think everyone deserves a probe station that allows system operators to focus on their data rather than on the performance of the machine.  This is why Micromanipulator offers customers the opportunity to buy a high-quality used probe station at a significant savings.  Currently our used inventory includes a broad range of machines such as the: High Performance Manual P300J, the Semi-Automatic P300A, the General Purpose Manual 4060, and the Economy Manual 450PM.  In addition if we do not list a used product that you are interested in, we invite you to contact us as we may be able to locate one for you.   

Our used probe stations may have been one of our demonstration tools, or may have been traded in for a different model as one of our services includes an active product upgrade and trade-in program.  Another reason why we may be offering a price reduction on a probe station is that it is one of our refurbished units.  However, regardless of the reason why a probe station is at a discounted price, you can buy it with confidence as we stand behind our products - new or used.  Every one of them comes with the same factory warranty and full support as our brand new products.  

To help you protect your investment, we also offer extended warranties and preventative maintenance programs as well as upgrade paths even on obsolete tools.   Furthermore, with over 60 years in the industry under our belt, you can bet that Micromanipulator will be around for at least another 60 years.  Browse our website to see the full descriptions of our used probe stations, and while you are there, take a look at our high-tech accessories.   You will find a large selection of thermal chucks, light and noise shields, vibration isolation, microscopes, manipulators, and DC and RF measurement hardware. 

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.        

Our Customers Focus on the Data, Not the Prober

One of the things we are proud of at Micromanipulator is that our highly advanced technology relieves the “burden of performance” from system operators and lets them focus on the data, not on the prober.  By taking a “systems approach” to the design, engineering and manufacturing of our probe stations, we integrate the complete process with our exceptional line of expertly designed consumables and accessories and consumables.     

Since we offer such a broad selection of products, you will be able to configure your prober to suit your personal preference and application needs. Our extensive list of options includes: high-quality thermal wafer chucks, vibration isolation tables, microscopes, light and noise shields, camera systems, manipulators, and DC and RF measurement hardware. You will find that Micromanipulator’s line up of probe holders and tips is the most comprehensive on the market today.  

You may also want to take a look at our exclusive wafer chuck systems.  They offer a range of features such as rapidly heating up and cooling down; minimizing expansion into the probes; maintaining incredible planarity over temperature changes with our Frictionless Kinematic Mount; and minimizing heat radiation into the stage to prolong prober life. 

As one of the top test probe designers and manufacturers in the world, we have extensive experience in cutting-edge applications that range from low current, to high speed testing.  Our areas of expertise include failure analysis, low current/low noise measurement, high and low temperature characterization, high speed digital analysis, device reliability analysis, ESD wafer level testing and more.   

See our website to learn more about all of our outstanding products.  If you do not find the information you need online, please give us a call and one of our engineers will answer your questions.     

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field.    We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of probe stations on the market today as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you require.  Contact us to learn more.

Industry Leading Innovations

At Micromanipulator we are proud of our long history of designing, engineering and manufacturing innovative, industry-changing products.  Advancements include the progression of belt-driven stages into high resolution lead screw lead nut designs that now provide the industry with unsurpassed positioning resolution.  Also the evolution of tools that once supported microscope magnifications of a few hundred times to today’s high-tech tools that now support >2000X magnification levels.   

Our company is also proud to have pioneered the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations and to continue to lead the industry with the broadest available temperature range and the most advanced, non-operator dependent performance.  Yet another exciting industry first from Micromanipulator is our newly patented 2210 application board probe station with above/below ambient temperature stress that addresses today’s advanced system level FA challenges.   

The exclusive, state-of-the-art 2210LS combines traditional wafer probe to the device exercising capabilities of the application board.  One of the problems in the past has been that when application boards were used as part of a post tape out test plan, they were not suitable for in-circuit probing with traditional techniques optimized for the wafer level. 

Micromanipulator’s innovative application board compatible probe station was specifically designed to migrate wafer level probe capability to the system level application board to assist with post tape-out product spins.  This also significantly helps to expedite the identification of root cause.  Designed for above and below ambient temperatures, extensive application coverage is offered including basic DC, to E and K-Band analysis.  Among other features, the probe station provides system operators flexible setups, a large area and vibration isolation as well as an open and stable platform for high magnification sample viewing and probing.  See our website for more information.    

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.           

H1000 Series Thermal Wafer Chuck

At Micromanipulator we are pleased to offer our customers smartly-designed, high-tech accessories.  One such product is our exclusive H1000 series thermal wafer chuck, which provides system users with the best planarity and lowest noise.  We are also proud of the fact that it offers the lowest cost of ownership on the market.  The H1000 supports wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees C, and is available in several configurations to meet your application requirements as well as budget.

Options for the thermal chuck include a choice of two power supplies.  The AC heating power supply is designed for fast heating and for applications that do not require chuck noise in the femtoamp level.  Our DC heating supply is the appropriate choice when you need to achieve the very lowest noise levels. 

Our C1000 simple heat exchange (HE) option also offers customers the most economical cooling for above ambient testing.  Once the heat cycle is finished, the wafer chuck rapidly cools down.  For testing to zero degrees**, choose the zero degree option of the C1000.  This gives users the best performance in holding temperatures at room ambient temperatures. 

Our thermal wafer chucks are designed to work with all control options.  Other highlights include: rapidly heating up and cooling down; minimizing expansion into the probes; maintaining incredible planarity over temperature changes with our Frictionless Kinematic Mount; and minimizing heat radiation into the stage to prolong prober life.   Our hot chucks support 150 to 300 mm wafers in coaxial or triaxial configurations. 

Please see our website or contact one of our engineers to learn more about our line of probe stations and high-quality accessories.  We are constantly reviewing and improving our products and are always happy to hear feedback from our customers in order to continue to design products that meet their needs. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field. From concept, to production, right through to maintenance, our exclusive Full Life-Cycle Support guarantees customers’ success with our high-tech tools.  Please contact us to find out more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.        

Helpful Guidelines for Successful Low Level Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We Offer an Active Product Upgrade and Trade-in Program

Along with our commitment to produce probe stations that meet our customers’ application and budget needs, we also offer an opportunity to upgrade your present machine with one of our newer models.  We recognize that needs change which is why we support an active product upgrade and trade-in program.  In addition our upgrade paths are even available for obsolete tools so it is much easier than you may have thought to take advantage of some of the newer advancements in the field and get the features you need. 

Furthermore, for those on a limited budget these trade-ins along with demonstration products are offered for sale at a significate discount.  All of these tools come with a factory warranty and support just as our new products do. Please check our website for the current offering of used tools and if you don’t see the model you want, contact us.  We might have what you are looking for! 

Micromanipulator is the leading manufacturer of probe stations and with 16 different models to choose from and new products currently under development, you are certain to find a system perfect for your requirements.  In fact we are proud to offer our customers the most comprehensive selection of high-quality probe stations and accessories available on the market today. 

Our selection includes Manual, Motorized, or Semiautomatic models that offer a variety of different price points to match both budget and application needs.  We develop and produce an extensive list of consumables and accessories so you can determine how best to outfit your station. Your choice includes Micromanipulator’s high-quality thermal chucks, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators, DC and RF measurement hardware. 

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field. From concept, to production, right through to maintenance, our exclusive Full Life-Cycle Support guarantees customers’ success with our high-tech tools.  Please contact us to find out more about our wide range of probe stations, accessories and consumables.        

Our Probe Stations Offer Optimal Performance

Regardless of what your probing requirements are, Micromanipulator has a high-quality probe station that will suit your needs.  We proudly offer one of the largest selections on the market along with a wide assortment of consumables, accessories and on-site support. 

We make it easy to shop for one of our Specialty, Semi-automatic, High-performance, General-purpose Manual, and Economy Manual probe stations by providing comprehensive specifications and details on each model.  This enables you to find a probe station that meets your technical needs as well as your price range and personal preferences.  You will discover models such as our 2210 LS, the world’s first true system level probe station with above and below ambient temperature capabilities to our reliable Economy 450PM Manual station.   Furthermore, you can feel confident buying any of our products as they all come with factory warranties and support.    

Our website also offers a printable brochure highlighting the various features and benefits of the probe stations.  We include practical information such as the test station dimensions and X-Y stage movement along with the full range of accessories and options available including: probe card holders, light tight enclosures, thermal chucks, video accessories, manual / motorized manipulators. 

System users will find our extensive selection of probe stations are designed for applications such as: high frequency up to 200GHz; C-V measurements; sub-micron probing; ESD wafer level testing; laser cutting; and high power device analysis.  In addition our areas of expertise include: low current / low noise measurement; failure analysis; high and low temperature characterization; device reliability analysis - Interconnect, EM, HCI, Charge Pumping, NBTI, PBTI, TDDB; and high speed digital analysis. 

We are an American-based company with state-of-the-art design, test, and manufacturing capabilities, and produce our entire line of probe stations and accessories at our Carson City, Nevada headquarters.  Please visit our website or give our engineers a call for more information.  

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.