A State-of-the-art System Level Prober

Micromanipulator introduced our patented 2210-LS System Level Probe Station a few years ago, and we since then we have received all kinds of excellent feedback from customers.  The 2210-LS offers the world’s first true system level probe station with above and below ambient temperature capabilities.  

By expertly combining a traditional wafer probe to the device exercising capabilities of the application board, the 2210 assists with post tape-out product spins and offers extensive application coverage including basic DC, to E and K-Band analysis.  Features include a 30” x 36” optical vibration isolation table that accommodates application boards measuring approximately 26” square.  In addition there are two independent moveable stainless steel platens that can accommodate up to 10 individual probe positioners.  The platen movement allows for probe placement across the application board area.

The system level prober allows you to probe at the application board block or system level while exercising your chip in mission mode.  The prober can trace and analyze issues that manifest only in the actual end application environment including power issues, inter-block device interface and tolerance issues, and between-block issues such as mixed-signal interface related issues.  The 2210-LS also allows users to analyze race conditions and clocking domain.  Micromanipulator’s accessories expertly complement the system level prober and include removable ambient and thermal chucks for wafer level probing needs, stereo zoom and compound microscopes, shroud enclosure for light shielding and more. 

To allow customers to get to know our 2210-LS System Level Probe Station, we have a demonstration hub set up in partnership with TEC Associates in Fremont California.  Minutes from the San Jose International Airport and the Bay Area, the hub allows Micromanipulator customers to evaluate the performance and capabilities of our tools in a real world setting.  Please visit our website to learn more about our products and let us know if you would like to take advantage of our demo hub.  

At Micromanipulator we not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but remain the leading name in the field.  As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on.  Part of the 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 probe stations and accessories.         

Job Opportunity from a Leading Analytical Probing Manufacturer

Micromanipulator is seeking a talented individual to fill a Field Service Technician position.  The job calls for a highly motivated individual with a technical background who will perform field service work in the US as well as internationally.  The individual will travel 35-40 percent of the time installing and servicing Micromanipulator’s high precision mechanical motion ((manual and motorized / programmable drives) equipment.  Trips may be up to 2-weeks in duration both in the US and internationally. 

Primary duties include installing, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing our new and legacy manual and mechanical positioning and thermal chuck equipment and accessories. As a Micromanipulator Technician, you will help to develop training information and tools as well as train customers and field service representatives on using, maintaining and servicing our products.

The position also requires troubleshooting software problems with the assistance of our in-house software engineers.  Other job duties include assisting in product demonstrations, and when service work is slow, assisting our team in actual product builds. 

Qualifications for the Field Service Technician position include a minimum of an Associates’ degree in a technical discipline along with an understanding of electronics, mechanical assembly and software.  The right candidate must also possess good communication and customer relations skills as well as have the ability to coordination and complete tasks on time without direct supervision.  Micromanipulator also requires the individual to have or be able to acquire a passport, pass a drug test, and be able to rent a car. 

As an industry leader, Micromanipulator is a challenging and exciting work environment where employees have the opportunity to make a strong impact in the industry.  Furthermore the position offers a competitive benefits package along with a quarterly bonus program and more.  To read the entire job posting and details on how to submit your resume, please visit our LinkedIn site.  

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.         

Live Outside of the US and Want to Buy Our Products?

Now with our ecommerce store, Micromanipulator’s worldwide customers can order the industry’s finest products easier and faster than ever.  In addition if you wish to purchase one of Micromanipulator’s quality probe stations and live outside the US, we have a network of professional sales representatives and engineers throughout Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East. 

From our website’s “Support” tab, you will see Worldwide Locations that provide a list of contact information to buy or provide technical support for any of our Micromanipulator products.  If you are interested in our newest brand, the Mechatronics ACE, we have worldwide contact information for that too.  Mechatronics are preconfigured probe stations designed to provide economical value and efficient performance for basic probing applications and leverage essential Micromanipulator designs and expertise.

In terms of using our online store, we offer a range of products that include Mechatronics ACE probe stations, manipulators, probe holders, probe tips and patch cords.  The store even offers our popular 7B Series and 7G Series customizable probe tips.  You will also find Mechatronics Probe Tips ACE-PRB-TIP-B for our new brand online.  Furthermore if you are interested in the Mechatronics brand, and know which one you would like to buy, you can order one of the preconfigured stations or configure your own at our online store.   

When you visit our website, you will find all kinds of technical specifications and details regarding all of our products.  If you need help, want to talk to an engineer, or get a quote, we have those phone numbers available or online forms to contact us or to request a quote.  Micromanipulator always puts customer service first and our aim is to please.  Please let us know how we can help.  

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.         

Optimal Performance and Reliability

The number one reason that the Micromanipulator Company has been around for more than 60 years, is our exceptional products.  We are proud to offer the semiconductor industry the most reliability and highest performing probe stations, accessories and consumables.

Yes, at 60 years old and counting, we were pioneers in the analytical probing field and have helped to design and manufacture state-of-the-art products that allow our customers to advance their goals.  Throughout the years, rather than resting on prior successes, we have used our broad experience to improve our current line of products as well as develop brand new ones.    

Our team has always been conscious of the need to not only provide the industry with the best products but to produce tools in a range of price-points to ensure they are affordable.  We start with a wide range of probe stations that includes System Level, Semi-automatic, High-performance Manual, General-purpose Manual, and our new Mechatronics ACE models. 

After you have decided which probe station suits your application needs, we invite you to shop our full line of accessories to outfit it to your personal preference and budget.  You will find options that include high quality thermal chucks, microscopes, vibration isolation, light and noise shields, manipulators and DC and RF measurement hardware.

Also when you shop with Micromanipulator, you will have a talented team assisting you throughout the process.   Our “Full Life-Cycle Support” begins at concept, on to production, and goes right through to on-site maintenance.  Regardless of where you live, we have a worldwide network of sales representatives and service support engineers that will help you buy the best and keep it operating at optimal performance.  Additionally we protect your investment by offering extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and upgrade paths even for obsolete tools.   

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 “Solutions Engineering” from the Best!

At Micromanipulator our company’s philosophy includes “solutions engineering,” which is what continues to motivate us to develop probe stations that removes the burden of performance from system operators, allowing them to focus on their data, not the prober.  We proudly provide the industry with a range of advanced technologies that incorporate a system’s approach to integration for thermal management; vibration isolation; flexible, open architectures; and materials selections.   

Our team is invested in designing, testing and manufacturing a range of probe stations that meet our customers every need such as our budget friendly newest brand, the Mechatronics ACE.  This intuitive probe station gives users the ability to get up and running quickly as it has an easy-to-learn system as well as lots of innovative features that make probing in basic applications extremely efficient and cost-effective.  

In fact much of our R&D comes from actively listening to our customers and then taking that information to produce the type of creative solutions our customers require.  This is why we offer such a large selection of wafer probers that range from our system level prober, to our semi-automatic, high-performance manual and general-purpose manual models, and now our economy Mechatronics ACE.  In addition to ensure seamless integration with our probe stations, we have continued to develop an exclusive line accessories and consumables. 

Whether you purchase products at our ecommerce store, from one of sales reps located throughout the world, or directly from Micromanipulator’s headquarters in Carson City, NV, we want you to be 100% satisfied.  Our team includes experienced engineers as part of our worldwide network who provide “system level” support for your entire system from optics to thermal chucks.  Additionally we provide a wealth of specifications and information regarding our products on our website.  Please visit Micromanipulator’s website to learn more about how our services and products continue to set us apart from the competition.     

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.          

As the Industry Leader, We Continue to Grow Our Line

While we have been in business for over 60 years, it isn’t in Micromanipulator’s DNA to rest on our laurels and not continue to improve and develop new products that address the changing needs of our customers.  In fact our talented team of professionals is hard at work designing, engineering and manufacturing industry-changing probe stations, accessories and consumables.  We are also proud of the fact that we offer products to fit every budget and designed for ease of use so system users can focus on the data and not on the prober.   

If it has been a while since you last visit Micromanipulator’s website, you will be surprised to see all of the changes that have occurred over the last year or so.  We now have an ecommerce store that allows you to securely purchase many of our products online 24/7 regardless of where you live.  We sell and ship internationally, which makes it convenient to order not only your probe tips and holders, manipulators, and patch cords but our new    economy brand, the preconfigured Mechatronics ACE probe stations.  Designed for basic probing applications, our new Mechatronics ACE leverages all of the essential Micromanipulator designs and expertise to provide customers with a tremendous value.  

Another addition to Micromanipulator on-going commitment to providing the utmost customer service is our California demonstration hub that gives system users the ability to evaluate the performance and capabilities of Micromanipulator tools in a real world setting.   Partnering with TEC Associates in Fremont California, our demonstration facility is minutes away from the San Jose International Airport and the Bay Area. 

From products such as state-of-the-art probe stations and an application board/probe station, an exclusive H1000 series thermal chuck, a range of probe tips and holders, manipulators, and more, the Micromanipulator Company remains the industry leader.  Please visit our website 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, accessories and consumables.        

Making Low Current (Femtoampere Level) Measurements?

The Micromanipulator Company has established an excellent reputation by not only selling the industry’s best state-of-the-art probe stations but making it a priority to help our customers’ succeed by providing useful information.  One area we feel it important for both beginners and experienced user to have more details available is when using a probe station to make low current (femtoampere level) measurements.   

While our engineers are ready to help customers use our tools effectively, our Basics of Low Current Probing application note concisely and clearly goes over the required steps for the proper setup, shielding and guarding.  In addition the equipment needed to provide the correct probing environment is described along with many of the common problems users encounter and the best ways to solve them.  By elaborating on the many factors that can adversely affect low level measurements, it gives users a better chance to identify and minimize the noise source or the noise coupling mechanism and to learn how to isolate noise from the signal.  

Here you will a description of the two typical probe contact configurations used in the grounding and shielding techniques for low current measurements.  The first configuration is surface to surface and is represented by MOSFET subthreshold measurements.  The second one is defined as surface to substrate measurements and represented by time dependent dielectric leakage observations (TDDL).  Our note contains figures of these configurations to make it easier to understand.  The note also discusses the issue of cable isolation and noise.   

Micromanipulator’s Basics of Low Current Probing guidelines for successful low level measurements remind users to pay attention to details.  As you will discover many factors can interfere with the desired measurement because of the very small physical values being observed.  Our recommendation is to review and practice the prevention measures provided to help eliminate problems before they occur.  Another tip to avoid problems is to keep your probe station clean.  Please visit our website to read the complete application note as well as take a look at our many products.   

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we remain the leading name in the field.  As such we reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on.  As part of 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.