“Systems Approach” to Integration

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answers to FAQs Regarding Probe Tips & Probe Holders

Micromanipulator’s philosophy and the driving force behind our success is our strong commitment to customer satisfaction.  We strive to provide customers with all the information they need to purchase the most appropriate tools for their needs.  To achieve this goal, our website is filled with detailed specifications regarding our probe stations, accessories, and consumables along with application notes and reference manuals.   

In our Probe Tips and Probe Holders Reference Manual, we provide customers with information regarding the elements of a probe and how to clean both probe tips and holders along with a full description of these products and their recommended uses.  The manual also provides answers to a few frequently asked questions about our probe tips and holders. 

In one example, we explain to a system user who requires a uniquely shaped probe holder in order to satisfy a complicated arrangement is to purchase one of our malleable (bendable) holders.  A great choice is our Model 72 that can be shaped and reshaped as desired.  If you need a more exact configuration, we also offer custom probe holders. 

The manual addresses the issue of using a probe holder with a built-in tip as we understand that many system users who are doing high frequency, low level signal testing or cutting prefer this style.  If this is case, may we recommend our low cost Model 44 that has a frequency range from DC to 3 GHz and is ideally suited for the most common microwave tests.   

Another commonly asked question we have had in the past is how to order one of our high-quality probe tips or probe holders?  We are pleased to report that we recently  launched an ecommerce store and now sell our probe holders, probe tips, probe positioners/manipulators and patch cords conveniently online.   Please visit our website to learn more. 

   

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.        

Need a Customizable Probe Tip?

If you have not visited the Micromanipulator website in a while, you may be unaware that you can now order a variety of products at any time through our convenient online store.  One of the products you may be interested in is our high-quality customizable probe tips in the 7B Series as well as the overall shorter length of the 7G Series.  

Our 7B Series has a Tungsten tip for general purpose probing along with a bendable shank and tip.  We offer a choice of point radiuses from 1.0um point taper length, all the way to a 200.0um point taper length.  The tips come 10 per box and we have gold plated tungsten and tungsten versions available. We include a description of each tip such as the 50G, which has a tip diameter prior to sharpening: .020” Point radius: 50.0um Point taper length: .080” Included angle: 11-deg Overall length: 1.4".  The tip can be trimmed as needed.  The shank diameter is .020” and available in gold plated Tungsten.  

Micromanipulator’s customizable 7G Series tips are also for general purpose probing and offer a bendable shank and tip.  As stated it is just like the 7B Series but with a shorter overall length.  It also comes 10 tips to a box with a choice of point radius from 1.0um point taper length to 200.0um point taper length and in gold plating variations.  On our website you will find a detailed diagram of the 7B and the 7G that shows the various parts of the tip. 

If you do not need to customize a point radius or need gold plating, check out our great selection of standard probe tips now available at our online store.  Visit our website to learn more.    

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 mostcomprehensive selections of probe stations on the market today as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you require.        

Thermal Chuck Systems for a Range of Testing Needs

Along with Micromanipulator’s excellent choice of probe stations, we also offer customers the best selection of accessories to ensure their success.  Our wafer chucks are one example.  Our company is responsible for pioneering the integration of thermal chucks with probe stations, and today we provide our customers with high-quality products that offer comprehensive system integration. 

Our thermal chucks offer the broadest temperature range and the most advanced non-operator dependent performance on the market today including rapid heat up and cool down features.  They are also designed to minimize expansion into the probes and heat radiation into the stage to prolong prober life and our Frictionless Kinematic Mount maintains incredible planarity over temperature changes.  

Designed to support wafer testing from -65 to 400 degrees, Micromanipulator’s hot chuck systems offers an AC heating supply for customers that need fast heating and do not require chuck noise in the femtoamp level.   For those that need to achieve the lowest level measurements, we recommend you chose the DC power supply.  Any one of our hot chucks is capable of supporting 150 to 300 mm wafers in coaxial or triaxial configurations. 

For the most economical cooling for above ambient testing, we suggest the C1000 simple heat exchange (HE) option as it offers the advantage of rapid cooling of the chuck once the heat cycle is finished.  If you want the best performance in holding temperatures at room ambient temperatures and need to test to zero degrees, we advise that you consider our C1000 zero degree cooling option.  To handle testing for temperatures as low as -65 degrees C, you will want to take a look at the HC1000 high performance cooling system, which was specifically designed for the task.   

Visit our website to find products that allow you to configure your probe station to meet your performance, budget and probing application requirements.  In addition to our thermal chucks, we have wide assortment of other high-quality accessories and consumables.   

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.        

Looking for Quality Semi-conductor Tools You Can Rely On?

When you make a purchase from Micromanipulator, we are ready to assist you throughout the whole process.  Our “Full Life-Cycle Support” starts from concept, to production, and continues right through to maintenance.  With our worldwide network of service support engineers, we have the ability to provide system level support that guarantees you will operate at maximum performance.  Furthermore, Micromanipulator’s extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and upgrade paths (even for obsolete tools) ensure your investment is well-protected.     

As a Micromanipulator customer, you have access to the best selection of probe stations and accessories in the marketplace that will most certainly exceed your expectations.  Our variety of probe stations is one of the largest in the industry and includes our System Level/Application Board, Semi-automatic, High-performance Manual, and General-purpose Manual models.  Also along with providing lots of detailed information regarding each prober, we will help you determine the best model for your application and budget.  Once you decide on a probe station, you can then outfit it with our quality accessories and consumables.  Find the industry’s best products whether it is thermal chucks, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators, or DC and RF measurement hardware at Micromanipulator.  

With more than sixty years in the industry, it means we were early pioneers in the analytical probing field and are proud to say that we continue to lead the way by improving upon our current products as well as developing brand new ones.  All of our products are not only expertly designed, engineered, and manufactured but meticulously tested.   

We invite you to visit our website to read our extensive details and specifications regarding each product.  The Micromanipulator site also offers downloads of product data sheets and application notes along with side-by-side product comparison information. 

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

Get it All - Superior Products & Excellent Customer Service!

One of the things that have always set the Micromanipulator Company apart from our competitors is an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.  Since we base our success on the success of our customers, our goal right from the start was to design, engineer, and manufacture the best selection of probe stations, accessories and consumables in the marketplace.  By leveraging our vast collective experience, we expertly supply the semiconductor industry the tools its needs to develop the products of tomorrow.  

As part of our commitment to customer satisfaction, we encourage feedback from system users and then use the information to design products that address their every need.  In addition we started an ecommerce store in response to the demand so you can now place credit card orders for Micromanipulator’s products securely and conveniently from your tablet, mobile device or PC.  Also as Micromanipulator products are used across the globe, our online store eliminates all of the hassle of different time zones and allows you to easily order products 24 hours a day, 7-days a week. 

Please visit our website to browse through our extensive inventory of products that includes system level analytical probing tools for device modeling and characterization, design verification, design and market FA, process verification, and quality control and more. Micromanipulator is proud to offer one of the best selections of probe stations that are designed to fit any application need, preference and budget as well as exceptional accessories and consumables.  If you need more information or have further questions, our engineers are ready to help.  Give us a call or email. 

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.        

The Industry’s Highest Performing Semi-automatic Probe Stations

Among our many industry “firsts” and leading-edge products, Micromanipulator is proud to offer our customers 200mm and 300mm semi-automatic probe stations with the highest performance on the market.  The field upgradeable P200A (200mm) and P300A (300mm) are the most stable, intuitive, and versatile probe station in the world and are the perfect choice for low current, sub-micron positioning applications. 

These probers offer users a high degree of reliability and precision and are loaded with standard features including a dry/dark environment, integrated thermal chuck plumbing, and a single-point ground.  In addition they have closed-loop operations with massive stage and platen drives, a robust chuck mount and harmonic theta drive as well as comprehensive accessory support.   

When programmability is not required, the probe stations’ joystick controls are easy to operate.  The joystick intuitively operates the station stage, platen (Z), and theta as well as the microscope’s X-Y and Z drives locally to the probe station hardware.  They use our proprietary prober control software, netProbeTM; available with Navigator, Inter-active Video, Memory List, Wafer Map and Setup modules for complete functionality and a high level of features.  The library includes Video Positioning and Snap Alignment, Die to Die and In-Die stepping and a host of other prober interfaces for popular parametric test programs. 

If you need a more cost-efficient semi-automatic, consider either our P200L or P300L that offer system users high performance and full capability.  The probe stations can be configured with a local dry / shielded / dark environment and “Top Hat” for low level or low temperature, frost free probing. 

Please visit our website for more information on the P200A or P300A along with the rest of our semi-automatics.  If you would like a quote on one of our probe stations or another product, fill out our request quotation form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

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.