Demo Our Exclusive 2210-LS Application Board Probe Station

Micromanipulator is pleased to be able to offer our customers a chance to demo the world’s first true system level probe station with above and below ambient temperature capabilities.  In partnership with TEC Associates, we have setup a demonstration hub to provide interested customers the opportunity to evaluate the performance and capabilities of our tools including our 2210-LS in a real world setting. 

Our California Demonstration Facility is located in Fremont California and is just minutes away from the San Jose International Airport and the Bay Area.  During your scheduled private demo, we encourage you to bring your devices and measurement hardware to verify our products with actual devices.   

As one of our first products at the testing facility, the patented 2210-LS Application Board probe station was specifically designed to assist development teams working with post tape-out product spins.  Use of application boards for system level testing can significantly expedite the failure analysis operation.  It allows you to probe at the application board block or system level while exercising your chip in mission mode.  Furthermore, the 2210-LS allows you to trace and analyze issues that manifest only in the actual end application environment faster and easier than ever before.   

Please contact TEC Associates, our exclusive sales representative in Northern California, or visit Micromanipulator’s website for contact information to schedule a demo appointment.  The cost of test and setup are controlled with flexibility to test different systems on one platform.  While at our website, we invite you to take a look at our extensive line of probe stations, consumables and accessories.  Also remember that Micromanipulator now has an online store that conveniently sells our probe holders, probe tips, manipulators/probe positioners and patch cords. 

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.        

Compare Our High Performance Manual Probe Station

At Micromanipulator we work closely with our customers to design, engineer and manufacture the tools they need to meet their application requirements, personal preferences and budget.  As we offer one of the most comprehensive selections of probe stations on the market, we recognize that it can be confusing to know which of our probers is best suited for your needs.  This is why we make sure to provide an abundant amount of information and specifications for each of our models.  In addition we provide customers with a detailed comparison chart of all of our High Performance Manual probe stations.    

The chart compares Micromanipulator’s 450PM, 450PM-MW, and 450PM-HR as well as the 4060 and 8060 by: Model, Wafer Size, Control, Accessory, Options, Upgrade Path, Target Application and the Value.  For instance, you will see that the 4060 model is designed for 4-6-8” wafer sizes, is a manual control prober, has accessory options that include Hot Chuck, Cold Chuck, LTE (Light Tight Enclosure), Probe Card, and Laser/ Micrometer.   

The target applications for the Model 4060 includes: General Purpose, RF / DC, Failure Analysis, Reliability, and General device characterization.  The chart also shows you the value of the 4060 and that it is offered at a good price for its performance.  Available at a medium acquisition cost, the probe station offers system users good application coverage and good COO for general purpose applications.    

We encourage you to visit our website to compare each of our High Performance Manual probe stations so you may easily figure out which one best meets your needs.  While you are on our site, please take a look at our high-quality probe holders, probe tips and manipulators that can now be conveniently ordered through our new online store.   

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.           

The Market’s Best Semi-Automatic Probe Station

If you are looking for one of the industry’s most stable and intuitive probe stations, we invite you to take a look at Micromanipulator’s semi-automatic probers.  Our P200L (200mm), P200A (200mm), P300L (300mm), and P300A (300mm) Semi-automatic state-of-the-art probe stations offer space efficiency with their compact design and are suitable for a wide range of testing applications.  They also have comprehensive accessory support and are field upgradeable for hot and cold thermal chucks.  

The low current-ready P200L (200mm) and P300L (300mm) has a high stability machined base as well as a microscope bridge designed for small target probing.  It supports all high resolution microscopes.  Also in addition to its durable and attractive finish, the probe station’s stainless steel platen supports vacuum or magnetic base manipulators.   

A removable front wedge provides additional room for manipulators as well as an entry port when configured with a local dry/dark environment.  The P200L and P300L feature standard leadscrew / leadnut stage and platen drives that provide high precision in addition to a long life as it distributes the drive force over a large contact area.  The stage X-Y and platen (Z) are motorized and programmable, and a motorized and programmable control is also available for a microscope. The probe stations can be configured with a local dry / shielded / dark environment and “Top Hat” for low level or low temperature probing. 

The P200A and the P300A are the highest performing 200mm and 300mm semiautomatic probe stations on the market today and are designed for low current, sub-micron positioning applications.  Built for reliability and precision, the probe stations feature closed-loop operation with massive stage and platen drives, a robust chuck mount and a harmonic theta drive.  

In addition Micromanipulator offers a broad range of quality consumables, accessories and options for our systems including thermal wafer chucks, probe holders and probe tips, manual/motorized manipulators, light tight enclosures, microscopes, DC and RF measurement hardware, and more.  Please visit our website or contact us to learn more about putting together a system to meet your specific application 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 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.        

Products Designed to Meet the Needs of Virtually Any Application

Since Micromanipulator offers one of the widest ranges of probe stations on the market, they are designed to meet virtually every application need from low current to high speed testing.  As industry leaders, our vast areas of expertise includes: Failure analysis; Low current / low noise measurement; High and low temperature characterization; Device reliability analysis – Interconnect; ESD wafer level testing; Device reliability analysis – Interconnect, EM, HCI, Charge Pumping, NBTI, PBTI, TDDB; C-V measurements; High speed digital analysis and more.  

We invite you to visit our website and to browse through our extensive selection of probe stations that have been designed, engineered and manufactured to meet our customers’ needs.  Also be sure to take a look at our well-designed consumables and accessories that allows you to outfit your prober to meet not only your application needs but your budget and personal preferences.  Micromanipulator’s selection of probe stations includes Specialty, Semi-automatic, High-performance Manual and General-purpose Manual.   

One excellent example of both the quality and economy of Micromanipulator’s probe stations is the popular 450PM-MW (150-200mm) General Purpose Manual model.  Offering a low purchase price as well as a low cost of ownership, the 450PM’s stable, reliable probing performance has made it the probe station of choice for test labs around the world.   

Headquartered in Carson City, NV, we have been an industry leader for more than 60 years and attribute our success to listening and learning from our customers.  Furthermore, we recently launched an e-commerce store due to customer demand, which offers an assortment of our probe holders, probe tips, manipulators/probe positioners and patch cords.  Also if you would like to request a quote on one of our probe stations or other products, please use our convenient online request form.   

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. 

The Semiconductor Industry’s Most Trusted Global Provider

Micromanipulator is the leading provider of the tools required by the semiconductor industry and we proudly serve countries throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.  Our worldwide presence means our customers are not only able to buy the  finest selection of probe stations, accessories and consumables on the market but to also get full life cycle support regardless of where they live.  Our high-quality products are used in applications that range from failure analysis and Wafer Level Reliability (WLR), new device test and characterization, yield enhancement, to application board level testing.    

One example of the benefits of partnering with companies worldwide is HTT, our Sales and Service representative in Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.  HTT’s commitment to quality customer support and service is in-line with Micromanipulator’s core values and their strong technical background provides the high level of support our customers have come to expect and deserve. 

In addition, you may be unaware that Micromanipulator has opened an ecommerce store that sells a range of products including our most requested probe tips, probes holders, manipulators/probe positioners and patch cords.  This is especially convenient for our global customers as we allow you to safely and securely buy these products whenever you need regardless of the time zone you reside in.   

Be sure to check out our website for a list of contact information and links to our trusted global representatives that are ready to help you buy products for your probing needs.  In addition our worldwide network of service support engineers provides the support you need to keep your entire system running from optics to thermal chucks.  Please contact Micromanipulator’s U.S. headquarters if you need more information on how to buy our products globally. 

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. 

Need a Really High Frequency Probe Holder?

One look at our website and you will see that Micromanipulator offers high frequency probe holders for ranges greater than 3 GHz (or microwave) as well as low for capacitive loading or high input impedance.  As a distributor of the Picoprobe® series, our selection of probe holders include the Model PP40A that offers a frequency range of DC to 40GHz right through to the highest frequency range of 220GHz to 325GHz available from the Model PP325 WR3.  All of our microwave probe heads require the WAVE100 or WAVE200 RF/Microwave style manipulator along with the use of the appropriate probe link arms (PLS or PLF) and cables. 

One of our popular models is the PP120 WR10 that offers a high frequency range from 75 to 100 GHz.  Specifications include an insertion loss of 1.75 db max (75 to 110 GHz) and a return loss of 15 db max (75 to 110 GHz).  The measurement repeatability is 50 db and is available with or without a bias T.    

Another option is our PP220 WR5 that has a frequency range from 140 to 220GHz.  The probe holder has an insertion loss of 2.0 dB typ and a return loss of 15 dB typ.  It too is available with or without the bias T.   

If you just require a DC to 3 GHz range, we recommend you consider our popular fixed-tip and economical Model 44RF that is perfect for the most common microwave tests.  The probe holder has been designed for testing ground and signal contacts on high frequency hybrid and integrated circuits.  With Kelvin force and sense and single wire configurations, the Model 44 is available at our online store.  For more information regarding our very high frequency probe holders, please visit our website to take a look at our Probe Tip and Probe Holder Reference Manual or give one of our engineers 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 one of the most comprehensive selections of probe stations, consumables and accessories on the market, please see our website.           

“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.